President's Corner

League of Women Voters^®
of the Park Forest Area

by Michael Brown

League happenings in the Park Forest Area

League News

Welcome to the league of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area website. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area was established in 1949. The LWVPFA is composed of people; different by gender, ethnicity, and political belief but sharing common visions of good, fair, just government. Our members are from the communities of Bourbonnais, Chicago Heights, Crete, Matteson, Mokena, Monee, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Peotone, Richton Park, Steger and University Park.
We (LWVPFA) are a nonpartisan organization but we do encourage our members to support those candidates of their personal choice. We study issues and if we come to a consensus we take a stance on these issues. The League is interested in studying new programs and issues. We are currently involved in a study of Federal involvement in education with leagues across the country.
Voter education and service are a major part of our activity. The league is an extended link between the county clerk and the community. We provide service to the counties of Cook and Will. We register voters in high schools, community colleges/universities, conduct candidate forums, Election Day poll reporting and perform mock elections. So, as you can see, we need a strong membership to help achieve our goals.
You are invited to join us, local membership includes membership at the National and State level.
Michael Brown
President, LWVPFA

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