Athens County League of Women Voters


Program plan for the year 2001-2002

Mental and Physical Health Services
  Focus on community and area cooperation in achieving comprehensive private and public health services to meet the needs of Athens County adults with mental disabilities.
Local and State Governmental Structures
Focus on the role of government concentrating on protecting victims of domestic violence, election reform in Ohio and land use planning.
Welfare
Focus on the impact of welfare reform on the well-being of Athens County residents. We also want to support existing services available to children and monitor the impact of welfare reform on the children in Athens county.
Environment
Support measures or laws that will be in the interest of solving the solid waste problem, preserving our naturalresources and improving our environment.
Education
Support a funding system tat is realistic, equitable, accountable and responsive to the taxpayer; in addition to other focus items.
Voter Services
Support the protection of citizen voting rights, informed and active participation of citizens, the right to have public records accessible and to know about government actions and meetings.