Committees

The LWV has a long tradition of sponsoring candidate debates, ranging from national presidential debates to state and local candidate forums.   The League conducts debates to inform citizens about the candidates and issues and to encourage participation in our democratic process by voting.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT FORUMS@LWVKY.ORG

The League of Women Voters of Kentucky supports the automatic restoration of voting rights for persons convicted of felony offenses upon completion of their sentence. This committee has prepared a series of reports, updating data on the number of Kentucky citizens disenfranchised with recommendations for reinstating voting rights and providing formation and support for registering. The League monitors progress and advocates for passage of a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights upon full completion of sentence.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT RESTORATION@LWVKY.ORG

The education committee focuses on bills and budget concerns in the state legislature, lack of funding for higher education, funding for private schools with tax credits, school resource officers, adequate funding for public schools, equity in education, and fairness in school assignment plans.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EDUCATION@LWVKY.ORG.

As a League, we are dedicated to protecting our planet through environmental protection. Our approach to environmental protection and pollution control is one of problem solving and prevention. The League’s environmental goals aim to prevent ecological degradation and to reduce and control pollutants. We support vigorous enforcement mechanisms for agencies and localities that do not comply with state and federal standards.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT ENVIRONMENT@LWVKY.ORG.

The committee develops strategies to attract diverse new members who share the League's goals. They create materials, organize events, and engage potential members. Their aim is to foster member belonging and participation, aligning with the League's mission of encouraging civic engagement.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MEMBERSHIP@LWVKY.ORG

The Transparency Committee meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM. The committee focuses on promoting the informed and active participation of citizens in government. We do this by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on state legislative processes that help or hinder citizen participation. Our 2023 report, How Can They Do That? Transparency and Citizen Participation in Kentucky’s Legislative Process, launched this work and led to formation of this committee.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TRANSPARANCY@LWVKY.ORG

The communications committee manages social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, press releases, newsletters, and website operations for the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT PR@LWVKY.ORG

It is the position of the LWV that every U.S. resident should have access to affordable quality health care, including birth control and privacy to make reproductive choices. Other policy goals include the equitable distribution of services, efficient and economical delivery of care, advancement of medical research and technology, and a reasonable total national expenditure level for health care.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT HEALTHCARE@LWVKY.ORG

The League's Redistricting Committee has created a Fair Maps Kentucky campaign to build public awareness, alert legislators to citizens’ concerns, and show legislators the broad public desire for fair maps for Kentucky districts after the 2020 Census. Our initial report, Redistricting Kentucky: A Guidebook for Citizen Participation, set the stage for our work. Committee members meet as needed to carry out the campaign. Click here to learn more about the Fair Maps Coalition.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT FAIRMAPS@LWVKY.ORG

The Nominating Committee presents to the members, the names of qualified members willing to serve as League of Women Voters of Kentucky Board members, either as officers or as directors.  The committee typically presents the slate of suggested nominees at the League Convention or Council.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT NOMINATE@LWVKY.ORG

LWVKY Voter Services Committee coordinates resources for voters, including Voter Registration Toolkits, GOTV Toolkits, Vote411 Voter Guide, Candidate Forums, County Clerk Election Certification Program and more! Meets on the Second Thursday at 12 PM ET/11 AM CT. Subcommittees may have other meeting times.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

VOTE@LWVKY.ORG.