Why should I join the LWV of Livingston County?
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 the League who share your interests.
How much time does participation 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. Read more about our local activities.
What do I get?
You automatically become a member of LWV Michigan and LWV of the United States. You will receive their publications, via email, along with the newsletter and event announcements from the Livingston County League of Women Voters. 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.
Membership dues support voter service activities including the national Vote411 system and, in Michigan, the production of nonpartisan Voter Guides, and Who's Who pamphlets to connect voters to their representatives. As the most trusted source of non-partisan election information in the state, citizens have come to rely on the wealth of information the League's Voter Guides provide prior to every statewide election. Besides on-line editions, we distribute - at no charge - print versions to all counties in the state. Your support so we can continue to provide Voter Guides to Michigan voters, to work on other voter engagement projects and to combat voter suppression.
How do I join? Two choices:
You may complete an Online Membership Application which includes instruction for payment of dues via PayPal or mailed check.
If you prefer, you may Download a Print Friendly Membership Application print and complete and mail the application along with a check for the appropriate dues to:
LWV of Livingston County
P.O. Box 362
Howell, MI 48844
Memberships renewals are requested by January 1 of each year.
Membership dues are not tax deductible.
How about additional contributions?
We welcome contributions in addition (and in some cases in lieu) of membership dues. These may be paid directly to LWV of Livingston County along with the membership/ renewal application, and are used to support local efforts to empower voters. These contributions are not tax deductible.
If you would like to support us in providing educational services, contributions may also be made directly to the LWV of Michigan Education Fund, which is a 501c-3 (tax deductible) foundation. Checks for this fund should be made out to the League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund (LWVMIEF) and mailed to The League of Women Voters of Michigan, 600 W. St. Joseph St., Suite 3G, Lansing, MI 48933-2288. The LWVMI provides educational support and grants to leagues through out the state.
Our 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.