Program of Work: 2023-2024

Our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy is always front and center each year, and the work is carried out by our standing and operational committees. In addition, League members vote on a specific focus for each fiscal year.  We have identified two focus areas for this year.

• Continue  to shepherd the proposed Urban Tree Canopy Policy through the adoption of the Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan Update in Sept. 2024
• Advocate for protection of mature forests in Snohomish County. We will seek support from our County Council to participate in the Natural Climate Solutions funds available through the Legislature to protect mature forests. We will advocate for nomination of forest lands to be conserved through the Trust Land Transfer Program. We will seek better forest management practices on public lands.
  

• Continue to convene our local Redistricting Committee to manage local redistricting reform campaign activities.
  
• Build relationships with local organizations who will support redistricting reform.
• Train local speakers. Deliver presentations to at least two outside organizations.
• Help market the LWVWA informational survey as needed in our local area.
• Build relationships with legislators and make them aware of the League’s objective.
• Include a question on redistricting reform in our 2024 candidate forums.
• Build a plan for a local event to educate residents and push for needed reforms.
• Build our social media capacity. Work local website. Make it lively and current.

1. Centennial/History Committee: Focus is on the history of LWVSC and will continue researching and writing profiles of early members of LWVSC.
2. Health Care Committee: Will follow/support health care access bills; Study proposals for universal health care; Investigate proposals to fund.
3. Natural Resources: Creation of an Urban Tree Canopy brochure. Research resource speakers on broad environmental concerns for county sea rise, youth programs, agriculture, Green Snohomish.  Visit to farm to view new agricultural equipment; revisit Qwuloolt Estuary in Marysville; plan field trips for committee and League members.
4. Transportation Committee: Will continue to keep us informed about transportation plans for Snohomish County and all legislation regarding transportation.
5. New! Marketing and Advertising Team: Build public awareness of LWVSC actions and activities. Design and implement interactive activities for tabling and other public events. Create social media strategies and outreach campaigns targeted to young voters and civic engagement.

Operational Committees – work throughout the year as needed

1. Budget
2. Bylaws
3. Communications (including the Voter, Facebook, Website, Twitter, TRY, KSER, Action Alerts)
4. Membership
5. Nominating
6. Observer Corps
7. Program
8. Voter Service (includes Get Out The Vote, Candidate Forums and Legislative Review subcommittees)

Approved 5/20/23