LWV Minneapolis' stellar membership has included such legends as Kay Kessel and Dr. Josie Johnson.
Listen to the Women Power Democracy Podcast hosted by LWVMN and produced by LWVMpls member and leader Jane McMillan. Hear from Kay and Josie about their lifetime commitment to voter education and civic participation.
Kay Kessel
Who We Are
Grassroots
LWV takes positions, based on member consensus, on issues from local to national importance. LWV encourages civic engagement and active participation in support of these positions at all levels of government.
Member-driven & supported
Members implement a wide range of activities and programs to support democratic participation. These include voter registration, candidate forums, facilitation of community elections, and education and action on local and governmental issues.
Driven by education & action
LWVMpls educates the community on public policy issues through forums, discussion and interview programs, monthly small group discussions, our website and social media. Members take action by engaging with their elected officials at all levels of government.
Join Us! All Are Welcome
Join our non-partisan, grassroots efforts to study and act on important civic issues, ensure open and honest election policies, and educate voters about election issues.
Our Leadership
LWVMpls is committed to making the democratic process work for everyone. To do this, its Board of Directors, members and friends contribute time, expertise and resources. It is a working board that plans activities to support the organization’s mission.
Officers & Directors
Committee and Service Chairs
Reimagining Public Safety Committee
Jane Lansing
Voter Services
Chris Sigurdson
Nominations
Barb Kimer (interim)
Action and Advocacy
Rebecca Thoman (interim)
Communications
Jane McMillan
Program
Lisa Mills
Community Engagement
Sheila O'Dougherty
Climate Advocacy
Susan Hellstrom
Education Committee -Susan Woulfe
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
Alice Moormann
Parks Committee
Margit Berg
Project Support
Voter Services
Election Night Services: Janet Midtbo & Rosemary Lawrence
Neighborhood Elections: Marilyn Cantisano
Voter Registration Coordinator: Teena Keiser & Audrey Boyle
Voters Guide: Binky Rockwell
Get Out the Vote: Kim McCoy
Voter Services Communication: Sheila O'Dougherty
Candidate Forums: Chris Sigurdson & Margaret Purcell
High School Engagement: Meg Walters
Post-secondary Engagement: Leslie Koepke
Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues Representative
Lisa Mills
Upper Mississippi River Region Representative
Pam Telleen
Staff
LWV Mpls employs part-time staff to ensure excellent service for members and the community. Leave a voice mail at: (612) 234-5503 or email staff below:
League Administrator
Leah Sweet [email protected]
Business Coordinator
Ann Erickson - [email protected]
Our Rich History
100 years and counting
League of Women Voters has a 100-year history of striving to make democracy work for all citizens. Dive in to read more about all that we’ve accomplished over the years.
Learn More about Inter-League Organizations
Upper Mississippi River Region
The UMRR is doing great things! Click below to learn more!
Gallery
It’s members and volunteers that make all this happen. Won’t you join us?
OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION POLICY
LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, language, accent, ability status, mental health, educational level or background, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role function, thinking style, personality type, physical appearance, political perspective or affiliation and/or any other characteristic that can be identified as recognizing or illustrating diversity.