About Us
The League of Women Voters of the Northwoods (LWVNOW) encompasses the northern Wisconsin counties of Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas. Our Local League belongs to the State and National League of Women Voters. The League encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.
Our monthly meetings and sponsored events, noted on our Calendar, are open to all.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
LWVNOW is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. 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. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current political future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policymakers in creating a more perfect democracy.
LWVNOW Board of Directors 2024-2025
President: Jane Banning
Vice President: [vacant]
Secretary: Susan Bronson
Treasurer: Dorothy Skye
Directors: Jessie Dick, Debra Durchslag, Laura Effinger, Walt Hobbs, Maggie Kush, Courtney Smith
