League advocacy is based on member study and agreement on selected issues. Advocacy consists of concerted efforts to achieve public policies consistent with League positions, including developing public policy briefs and providing public forums. Lobbying, defined as an attempt to influence specific legislation, may be part of an advocacy strategy.

LWV Advocacy

LWVA Supports Continuation of CSWG

June 20, 2021

The Amherst League of Women Voters and its Racial Justice Task Force has sent a letter supporting the continuation of the Community Safety Working Group.

LWVA Supports VOTES Act

May 05, 2021

LWVMA is supporting, advocating for, and encouraging our members to advocate for the VOTES Act, H.805/S.459.

Update on Biomass Resolution

February 16, 2021

The Biomass Resolution proposed by LWVA was passed, in slightly revised form, by the Amherst Town Council on February 8, 2021.

LWVA supports creation of Resident Safety Committee

September 14, 2020

Statement of the Amherst League of Women Voters Racial Justice Task Force for the September 14 meeting of the Amherst Town Council.

LWVA comments on Amherst SRO Project

February 22, 2020

The League of Women Voters of Amherst has formally commented on the Amherst Single Room Occupancy (SRO) project.

How to Talk So Your Legislators Will Listen

November 22, 2019

Nancy Brumback, chair of the Massachusetts League Legislative Action Committee, discusses how to lobby your legislative representatives.

League Supports 2018 Ballot Initiatives

October 23, 2017

Nine of the citizen petition articles headed for the November 2018 state ballot are supported by League positions. Active signature gathering for two of them is taking place in our area now.

Women Marching Saturday, January 21

January 19, 2017

Local League members plan to attend the Women's March in Washington and several "sister" marches in Massachusetts.