About Us

The League of Women Voters of Cazenovia is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that was established in Cazenovia, New York, more than eighty years ago. Members work to protect and expand voting rights and ensure equal representation in our democracy. We empower voters and increase the understanding of public policy issues through advocacy and education. Joining the LWV of Cazenovia provides membership at the local, state, and national levels. 

What We Do

• Provide voter services including voter registration, candidate forums for local elections, and voter information through Vote 411.org
• Organize program studies and discussions on local, statewide and national issues such as natural resources and social policy.
• Sponsor Cazenovia High School students that travel to Albany where they meet politicians at the State Capitol and learn about New York State government
• Offer an annual civic scholarship award to a graduating Cazenovia High School senior Collaborate with Cazenovia community organizations to further the goals of the LWV

Member Rights and Responsibilities

Member Rights and Responsibilities Policy

Nonpartisanship

The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any political party or any candidate. As an organization dedicated to both voter education and advocacy, the League takes strong stances on policy issues relating to voting rights, civil rights, and other issues of importance to members and the public. To learn more about our nonpartisan stance, read this blog post from the League of Women Voters of the United States.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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V is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and fut

ure success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policymakers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Federated Model

LWV operates at three levels: local, state, and national. The federated structure of LWV comprises a national League and affiliated state and local Leagues that are separately incorporated. Those who join the League become members of their local League, their state League, and the national League.