Growing, Growing! (For a Stronger Democracy)

The Canton League of Women Voters (LWV) has been recognized by the LWV of the United States for being one of nearly 150 local Leagues across the country to grow its membership by 10% or more the past year. 

Since being honored for its 14% growth, the Canton League has continued to grow and is also taking part in a LWV Connecticut membership development effort.

The Canton LWV has joined five other Connecticut Leagues for the new program, which began with an August 6 training session. Attending were Canton League Membership Chair Melissa Zils and League member Nancy Donoghue, who is also a coach in the statewide program. 

The development program is Connecticut’s adaptation of a nationwide LWV effort funded by the Ruth B. Shur Foundation to support and strengthen local League leadership, membership recruitment, visibility and best practices.

LWVCT Co-President Cheryl Dunson put it this way: “In this time of increased political incivility and growing polarization, the League of Women Voters is needed more than ever. A strong League in every community is the best way to ensure that we have an American citizenry that is informed on the issues, ready and able to cast a ballot, and to ensure that every vote is counted.”

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization of men and woman that encourages informed and active participation in government, and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influence public policy through education and advocacy. See canton.lwvconnecticut.org for more information, including on joining the Canton League.