League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area is a non-partisan organization begun in 1940 to promote active and informed participation of citizens in government. The League does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties; however, it does take researched stances on certain issues and provides information to the public. Among others, the local league has held positions regarding municipal council-manager government, revision of the Texas constitution, impeachment process, San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, and San Antonio growth sketch-land use. One of the most recognized projects of the League is the Voter's Guide, providing nonpartisan information on the candidates and issues for upcoming elections.

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area is a non-partisan organization promoting active and informed participation of citizens in government. In 1940, Mrs. Claude Hill, then President of the Texas League of Women Voters, worked with Mrs. Clayton (Myra) Scott and Mrs. George (Georgia) H. Smith to start the San Antonio League. The organization held its first meeting in August of 1940.

The San Antonio League conducts annual meetings, and regularly holds board and general meetings. General meetings for the entire membership occur at least four times a year for all members to attend and exchange opinions. Small groups within the San Antonio League, called Units, also meet regularly. Unit meetings serve to maximize member participation by encouraging members to participate in gathering information, solving problems, planning actions, developing programs, and discussing League programs and activities. At each unit meeting, report forms (as opposed to minutes) are completed to document discussions.

The League does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties, however, the League does research, write, and support statements of position on certain political issues. The San Antonio League has held positions on issues regarding municipal council-manager government, revision of the Texas Constitution, the presidential impeachment process, San Antonio Missions National Historic Park, Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, and growth and land use issues in San Antonio. The League takes action providing information, building public opinion, and supporting/opposing legislation. One of the most recognized and visible projects of the League is the Voter's Guide, published in the local newspaper before election time. The Voter's Guide provides non-partisan information on candidates and issues on the ballot of an upcoming election.