Albany Port Employers Association

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization based in Albany, NY, that aims to promote informed and active participation in government. With a membership open to individuals aged 16 and above, the League conducts voter outreach activities such as candidate debates, voter registration drives, and providing information about voting to the public. They also engage in advocacy actions, including lobbying, writing letters, and testifying at public hearings, to influence public policy and clarify laws in the public interest. Additionally, the League focuses on education, aiming to educate New Yorkers about the importance of their participation in government and instill in young people and new citizens the knowledge of their role and responsibilities in managing their own government. Through their efforts, the League of Women Voters works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and shape tomorrow by empowering citizens to have an impact on their government at the local, state, and national levels. Their activities span across New York State, from Montauk to Plattsburgh to Buffalo, and they utilize their large grassroots membership network to reach communities throughout the region. As a nonpartisan organization, the League neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate, focusing instead on providing information, education, and advocacy to encourage civic engagement and informed decision-making.Generated from the website