Mission

Our mission is to empower voters, protect voting rights and defend democracy. We promote informed, active participation in government, and work to increase understanding of vital public policy issues through education and advocacy.

We believe in:

• Respect for all individuals
  
• Empowerment of the grassroots, both within the League and in our communities

We will:

• Act with trust, integrity and professionalism
  
• Operate in an open and effective manner to meet the needs of who we serve, members and the public

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

LWVSC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Inclusion and belonging are central to the organization’s current and future success with engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more representative democracy.

Board of Directors

Subject to its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the affairs of LWVSC are conducted by the Board of Directors. The Board plans and directs the work needed to carry out its projects and programs on selected governmental issues, as adopted by the National League Convention, the State League Convention, and the LWVSC Annual Meeting.

2026–27 Board Members

• Claudia BonsignoreCo-President
• Lexie TeschCo-President
• Paula Lee1st Vice President
• Lilli Duval2nd Vice President
• Stacy DiamondTreasurer
• Terri ColosimoSecretary
• Carol MarqueDirector
• Tommy YappDirector
• Nolice EdwardsDirector
• Andrés MayorgaDirector
• Melanie ArechigaDirector

History

LWVSC is a nonpartisan political organization, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government. At the same time, we are always working on issues of concern to members and the public. We are a member of the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of California.  As an organization of individuals of all gender identities located in California's Capitol, we are uniquely positioned to study and advocate on  political issues at both the local and state levels. Incorporated cities in Sacramento County include Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento.

• Founded in late 1930s
  
• Incorporated in 1965
  
• Expanded representation in 2005 to entire county of Sacramento, changed name to League of Women Voters of
• Sacramento County
  
• Became 501(c)(3) corporation in 2015.