Throughout the years, LWVMC has developed positions on local governance
that guide its committee work. These are reviewed at the annual meeting
and provide continuity of focus and consistency on issue.
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Provide Public Information Programs on issues of concern to League and the community
SUPPORT FOR THESE LOCAL PROGRAM POSITIONS
COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Support initiatives to maintain strong county government responsive to citizens. (1970’s)
MANITOWOC COUNTY JAIL: Support for adequate jail staff and rehabilitative programs.(1972)
DAY CARE: Support for adequate Day Care services in Manitowoc County with an emphasis on meeting the needs of low-income families. (1969)
DRUG TREATMENT COURT: Support for a Drug Treatment Court for Manitowoc County. (2008)
INTERSTATE 43: Land is finite and we support that the conservation and the use of land should be a priority in the construction of highways. (1975)
JAIL ALTERNATIVES: Support for the development of jail alternatives designed to reduce costly jailing for minor offenses. Alternatives should be designed to change offender behavior. (1989)
MENTAL HEALTH COURT: Support and advocacy for adding a Mental Health Court in Manitowoc County.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND RESOURCES: Support for access to adequate mental health services for the citizens of Manitowoc County. (1975, 2013)
MUNICIPAL COURT: Support for a Municipal Court for the City of Manitowoc. (1978)
NUCLEAR ENERGY: Support for the education of citizens and government officials about the safe transportation, storage and disposal of radioactive waste and emergency response planning. (1977)
POVERTY AND ADDICTION IN MANITOWOC COUNTY: Support for access for all people in Manitowoc County, regardless of age or income, to adequate substance use disorder services in the prevention of addiction and support for treatment and recovery that includes securing employment and housing. (2019)
SCHOOL LUNCH: Support for a school lunch and breakfast program for the Manitowoc Public School District. (1971)
SCHOOL TRUANCY: Support for truancy reduction programs for students in school in Manitowoc County. (2002)