League of Women Voters of Amarillo Programs
ADOPTED MAY, 1992

1. YOUTH: Study the contributing factors and community resources addressing the consequences of sexual activity among the teen youth in Amarillo.

2. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION: An action item under state and national positions to monitor the developing reconfiguration at Pantex.

3. URBAN POLICY: Support local associations which give citizens an opportunity to voice opinions and participate in setting goals.

 

ADOPTED MAY, 1998

EARLY CHILDHOOD NURTURE: Support the efforts of appropriate organizations working on Early Childhood Nurturing.

 

ADOPTED MAY, 2002

BILINGUAL AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): Continue to study these programs.

 

ADOPTED MAY, 2008

PROTECTING PANHANDLE WATER RESOURCES:
Position Statement
The Amarillo League of Women voters actively supports the following measures to protect playa wetlands, which are the principal source of recharge for the Ogallala Aquifer and the primary support of the biodiversity of our region.

• Education of all citizens concerning the role of playa lakes and the importance of preserving them.

• Legislation that protects playas from damage or destruction.

• Appropriate incentives for those who protect playa wetlands.

• Appropriate penalties for those who damage or destroy playas.

In order to protect the Panhandle’s quality of life, we advocate the preservation of the natural system of playas, streams and springs essential to all forms of life. We advocate the adoption of green approaches that will enhance the conservation of all water resources. The League further believes that the ground water management areas should be allowed to develop the management options that best meet the needs of their component groundwater conservation districts, including the adoption of differing Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) that reflect the uniqueness of each district.

 

ADOPTED June, 2019

MATERNAL MORTALITY:  Study the causes and contributing factors that result in the high rate of maternal mortality among women in Amarillo and the State of Texas, the community resources addressing this problem, and legislative or other solutions.