League of Women Voters of Northern Valley: Educate, Advocate, Empower
League of Women Voters of Northern Valley·Wednesday, August 7, 2019·
The League of Women Voters is a citizens’ organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all citizens in the decisions impacting their lives. The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organiz
ation, is one of more than 700 local Leagues found in all 50 states, as well as in Washington, D.C., the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remains to expand active participation in the electoral process and give a voice to all Americans. Our issues are grounded in a respected history of making democracy work for all citizens. We accomplish this at all three levels of government, engaging in both broad educational efforts, increasing an understanding of public policy issues, and influencing public policy through advocacy. The organization develops grassroots leadership and achieves widespread credibility because it is strictly nonpartisan. History
Founded in 1946 as the League of Women Voters of Closter, the chapter expanded and attracted members from several towns. By 1964, it included 11 municipalities in the Northern Valley and was renamed the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley. The LWVNV provides services to these 29 municipalities in eastern Bergen County, New Jersy: Alpine, Bergenfield, Cliffside Park, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Edgewater, Emerson, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Hackensack, Harrington Park, Haworth, Hillsdale, Leonia, Montvale, New Milford, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Park Ridge, River Vale, Rockleigh, Tenafly, Washington Township, Westwood and Woodcliff Lake. Voters Education Services
Throughout the year, the LWVNV provides these Voters Services and programs:
hosts candidates' forums;
provides nonpartisan information about candidates and ballot initiatives;
presents informational, public meetings on issues of national, state, and local interest;
conducts voter registration drives; and
disseminates updates about voting procedures and requirements. The League is happy to assist you in finding voter information, where to vote, who is running, etc. Become a Member
The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley welcomes new members. Membership in the League is open to both women and men, who are at least sixteen years of age and supportive of our mission. Learn more about what we do. Join us at our monthly Board of Directors meetings or attend a League sponsored public meeting to find out about a current issue. When you join the LWVNV, you also belong automatically to the national and state Leagues. With your membership, several opportunities exist to:
learn about and make a difference in your community;
develop leadership skills;
assume leadership positions;
cultivate tangible and transferable skills, such as identifying and researching issues, public speaking, interviewing, organizing projects, and writing;
grow a professional network from a range of fields; and
meet and make new friends. Membership dues are: $55 - individual, $75 - families, $10 - students. Checks should be made out to LWVNV and sent c/o Treasurer Vicki Sidrow at 1- Horizon House, Apt 1405, Fort Lee, NJ 07024. Download a membership brochure at this site: https://bit.ly/LWVNVMembership
Contact Us
For further information about the LWVNV, membership or to get involved in Voters Service activities, contact (201) 947-0756 or [email protected]. Visit our local website for activities, events, and Voters Service information. Follow us on Twitter at
Sign up to receive our newsletter at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/lGTPViO. Learn more about the League of Women Voters of US on their website, on Facebook , on Instagram and on Twitter, . For information about the League of Women Voters of New Jersey and their work, visit their website and receive updates on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
