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We Defend Democracy

OUR MISSION

Empowering voters. Defending democracy.

Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate.

Values: We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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.

ACTIONS
The League of Women Voters is a peoples' organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all Americans in the decisions that impact their lives. We operate at national, state and local levels through more than 800 state and local Leagues, in all 50 states as well in DC, the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. We never endorse or oppose political parties or candidates, but we are political.

Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remain to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans. We do this at all three levels of government, engaging in both broad educational efforts as well as advocacy. Our issues are grounded in our respected history of making democracy work for all Americans.

SUPPORT
The League is different from many organizations in that what it accomplishes comes directly from the involvement of its members. It is a grassroots organization providing every member with opportunities to learn and educate others about government, and take action on public policy. We walk our talk: we believe that we need everyone to participate in order for our community to be strong, safe and vibrant. Whether you contribute your time, your money, or both you can feel confident that your investment in democracy goes further in the League.

NAME
The League of Women Voters of Mt. Baldy Area got its start when Ruth Ordway established the Pomona Valley League of Women Voters branch in Claremont in 1938. In 1949 the group renamed itself the League of Women Voters of Claremont. Then, in 2017 we renamed ourselves League of Women Voters Mt. Baldy Area.

Over the years we became responsible for more cities. (Alta Loma, Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Claremont, Glendora, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas). We wanted a name with which our entire area could relate. We all sit at the foot of Mt. San Antonio, the highest mountain in the San Gabriel Range. The local name for it is, Mt. Baldy, because you can see it from somewhere in each of our cities.

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