Making Democracy work
League of Women Voters of Lafayette
Non-Partisan League for Everyone
Voter Resources
Become a Member
By joining, you automatically become a member of the local, state, and national League of Women Voters .
What We’re Up To
2026 Candidate Forums
During the 2026 election season, the Lafayette League hosted candidate forums for school board, district attorney, and city court. Videos of the forums are available through AOC.
Lafayette Parish School Board violates open meetings law
This clip is a News 15 story on the Lafayette Parish School Board's actions during a meeting in which the board voted to move programs away from Paul Breaux Middle School. LWV Lafayette has accused the board of violating Louisiana's open meeting law during...
KLFY: LWV hosts panel discussion on millages
On September 24th, 2025, LWV Lafayette hosted a panel discussion on millage renewals for the Lafayette Parish School System, the Bayou Vermillion District, roads and bridges, and public health. This clip from KLFY includes quotes from each panelist and...
Make an Impact
Gain experience working on issues that influence public policy.
Get Involved
Get involved in your community and play an active role in our democracy.
Find Your Niche
We are not a single issue organization.
Have Fun
Follow your passion and the part you play, whether small or large, is valuable.
Action
The League is wholeheartedly political and influences policy through advocacy and education. Though we mobilize people to create civic change, the League is strictly nonpartisan and neither supports nor opposes candidates for office. The League takes action on an issue when we have a position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause. These positions exist at the local, state, and national levels of the League, and are always the result of thorough study and membership consensus.
How We “Work”
The league has standing and ad hoc committees that do the “work” of the league. Committee chairs do not have to serve on the Leadership Team, but many do at some point. Flexibility in matching members’ skill sets with their interests and time availability has provided a workable balance. As needed, committee chairs keep the leadership team apprised via the spokesperson and facilitator. These communications ensure that continuity of business is maintained by the subsequent facilitators.
Limitless Opportunities
As a league member, there are limitless opportunities to:
- Build your participation in the democratic process
- Study key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner
- Seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management
- Increase public dialogue in your community
- Create lasting change where we live
- Have fun and make friendships for life
READY TO JOIN?
We are an inclusive community of action and diverse thinkers. The opportunities to learn and make an impact are plentiful.