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League of Women Voters of Lebanon County
ADOPTED
LOCAL PROGRAM
 | All League action is based on a foundation of thorough study and member consensus.
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| Adopted local program items are initially selected for study by the League membership at
an annual meeting. These items are specific local concerns that can be effectively
addressed by local governments and local public officials. After an item/issue is selected
for study, a group of interested League members forms a resource committee. This committee
outlines specific plans for a study of the issue and presentation to the membership. The
committee members gather background material, develop a bibliography of pertinent material
and interview key persons in government and/or the community. Depending upon the program
item, one or more membership meeting is held to discuss and review the material that the
resource committee has gathered. Often, guest speakers are invited to talk about the
program item.
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| After careful consideration of the information presented to the membership, the resource
committee drafts proposed consensus questions that will be most useful in helping members
reach effective agreement. These questions are designed to seek a point of view, provoke
discussion and relate to broad League objectives. After the Board has approved the
consensus questions, these questions are presented to the membership. The results of the
consensus meeting are presented to the Board for consideration and adoption. Once a
consensus on a local program item has been adopted, the League has a basis for local
action.
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| In addition to local program items, League members study and take consensus on state and
national program items. Once a consensus has been adopted on a national or state item,
action to promote the League’s position can be undertaken at any level of government.
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| This is the League’s adopted
local program for 2010-11:
 | Bicycle Paths—Action to establish biking and hiking
trails or lanes in
Lebanon County. Support for the inclusion of trails or lanes in planning for revision or
modification of existing and proposed streets and roads. give support to
Lebanon Valley Rails-to-Trails and other green-ways such as the Swatara,
Tulpehoken, Quittie and Heritage Trails. Adopted:
1974. Revised: 2009
www.lvrailtrail.com
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| Domestic Violence—Action to help reduce the incidence of domestic violence
in Lebanon County through active support of existing relevant programs as well as
promoting the development of additional related services. Adopted: 1980.
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| Drinking Water—Action to protect our water resources from contamination and
depletion. Action to promote public education on water quality issues
and to promote source water protection of our drinking water supplies. Adopted: 1983. Revised:
2009.
Water
Resources Education Network (WREN),
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
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| Land Use—Support
implementation of the 2007 Lebanon County Comprehensive Plan with goals
to promote development techniques that will conserve natural resources;
minimize fragmentation of land and cover type; and complement community
character. Areas of concern include agricultural, rural and natural
areas. Adopted: 1975. Revised: 2009.
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| Library—Action to support the Lebanon County Library System and to promote
public awareness and support for the library system. Adopted: 1989.
Lebanon County Library System of Facebook or
Libraries
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| Mental Health—Action to promote positive mental health and to eliminate the
stigma of mental illness. Work toward easier ways to access the mental health system.
Adopted: 1996.
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| Waste Management—Action to
support the Greater lebanon Refuse Authority;s management plan,
including their recycling, resource recovery and renewable energy
programs. Adopted:
1976. Revised: 1996. www.goglra.org
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