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The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.

Voter Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues.


Action/Advocacy: we are nonpartisan, but, after study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.

To conduct our voter service and citizen education activities, we use funds from the League of Women Voters Education Fund, which is a 501(c)(3) corporation, a nonprofit educational organization. The League of Women Voters, a membership organization, conducts action and advocacy and is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) corporation.

Our Vision, Beliefs, and Intentions guide our activities.

The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization which:
acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels; builds citizen participation in the democratic process; engages communities in promoting positive solutions to public policy issues through education and advocacy.

We believe in:

respect for individuals
the value of diversity
the empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in communities


We will: act with trust, integrity and professionalism
operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of those we serve, both members and the public
take the initiative in seeking diversity in membership
acknowledge our heritage as we seek our path to the future.


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

LWV 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 future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.


Who are the members?

Membership in the League of Women Voters, the most respected and effective grassroots organization in the country, is open to men and women of all ages.

Our members make a visible difference by serving as community leaders using their experience to create positive, lasting change in our communities.

Why should I join?

Through participation in League projects, you will contribute valuable service to the community;
gain knowledge and experience through the study and discussion of timely and important topics;
discover new interests, develop new skills and learn about crucial issues in your community;
make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships as you meet others in League who share your interests.

How much time does it take?

It's up to you! Many members choose to support the League only with their annual dues. Your membership alone gives us the political influence needed to build a voice for citizens and a force for change. We cover a broad spectrum of issues and concerns; you may choose to become involved in one or more of them by actively participating in a group study, or listening to a panel of experts at a meeting or just reading about them in one of our publications.

What do I get?

You automatically become a member of LWV South Carolina and LWV of the United States. You will receive their publications. You will have the knowledge that you are adding your voice to a powerful force of members from all 50 states, Washington DC, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.

How do I join?
It's easy! Contact us at gtownleaguemail@aol.com. We'd be happy to answer any questions you might have.
If you prefer to donate to us without joining our organization, we would appreciate your support.



Serving The Voters Of Georgetown County Since 1981

The League of Women Voters of Georgetown County was founded in 1981 by a few dedicated individuals who came together in response to voting rights violations throughout the county. Over time, there followed poll manager education by the State Elections Commission, a new Election Commission Chairperson and a referendum for single member districts for County Council. A year after our charter, this League held the first Georgetown County Candidates night.

When President Reagan opposed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the League stood up in protest to any dilution of this act. Civil rights were at stake! A Georgetown County League member wrote the testimony in support of the Voting Rights Act read by the National League President at a Congressional hearing in Washington, D. C. We have continued to support and monitor voters' rights and voter ID requirements that do not disenfranchise the voter. We continue to poll watch, register voters and hold public forums.

Environmental issues came to the forefront about 1984 when members became concerned about the brown air emissions from the local steel plant. The League, the steel mill and EPA worked together to resolve this issue. We continued to challenge permits and plans that would adversely affect our natural resources.

In 1989, The LWV of Georgetown County received: "The 1989 Organization Conservation Award." The award, a ten-point buck perched on a nine-inch platform reads:

"The 1989 Organization Conservation Award," presented to the LWV of Georgetown County by the South Carolina Wildlife Federation, The National Wildlife Federation, and The Sears Roebuck and Company for Outstanding Contributions to the wise use and management of the Nation's Natural Resources."

Our biggest challenge came when it was discovered that our paper mill was discharging Dioxin. The discharge amount was considerably above the median of mill discharges in the nation. We studied, became experts in areas heretofore unknown to us, and we pulled in local, state and national environmental regulatory and legal agencies, Greenpeace, NRDC, and the media. (We even made the New York Times on this one.)

We continue to monitor growth in our county with particular regard for the natural resources so vital to our coastal community. The League has been actively involved in land use planning; are advocates for smart growth and we continue to work to preserve our water bodies, wetlands, estuaries and inlets.

Our participation in the SC State Transportation study in 2001 led us to acknowledge the local need for public transportation, and to that end, in about 2003, we established a Transportation Committee within the League. We were successful in advocating for a line item in the Georgetown County budget for public transportation. We continue this advocacy through member participation on our Transportation Committee, on the Coast RTA Advisory committee and by working with the local Chamber of Commerce to assist in marketing public transportation and with state League.

We champion quality public education for all South Carolina students. Early on, we worked successfully to end corporal punishment in the schools. We were early advocates of all-day kindergarten in Georgetown and were instrumental in getting it in our schools before the state mandated such a program. Recently, the League helped to begin a SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) program in the schools. We advocated for the First Steps program to obtain much needed funding. We have publicly opposed the voucher system for the public schools.

Over the League's 30-plus years, the League has taken concerted action in areas of conservation, transportation, sustainable growth, family health and safety, as well as education of the public on other issues supported by our national, state and local Leagues. Our history includes being a part of a wider community, and we work with many other community organizations.

(This history written by a member in the early 2000s.)


The Local League abides by the nationwide and statewide positions on issues, and works to sustain those on the county level.


For national issues and positions: http://lwv.org/our-work