League of Women Voters of Cortland County

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters of Cortland County (LWVCC) is a non-partisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. We influence public policy through education and advocacy, and we support diversity, equity and inclusion. Our organization never supports or opposes any political party or candidate. We are part of a national organization (LWVUS) and state-wide organization (LWVNY).

News: The League of Cortland County seeks nominees for prestigious annual award

The League of Women Voters of Cortland County is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Alice A. Walker Award. Do you know someone who reflects the qualities valued by former League member and president, Alice A. Walker? The award honors someone in Cortland County who demonstrates the volunteer leadership that Dr. Walker exemplified:

Nominations should include the name, address, phone number, and email address of both the candidate and the nominator. The nomination should include the candidate’s background, current activities, and other pertinent information, as well as the reason for the nomination especially how the nominee exemplifies the qualities of Alice A. Walker. 

Complete nominations should be emailed to lwvcortland@gmail.com or mailed to LWV Cortland County, P.O. Box 22, Cortland, NY 13045, and received no later than May 1. 

The awardee will be the League’s guest and receive the award at the League’s Annual Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Center for the Arts of Homer, NY. 

Contact Information: Kim Cameron at (315)427-8291 or Jo Schaffer at (607)753-7245

Conversations with our Legislators

The League of Cortland County joins with other Leagues in our area to meet with our representatives.

Assemblyperson Jeff Gallahan 

September 18, 2023 

Assemblyperson Anna Kelles 

September 20, 2023

Annual Programs

Students Inside Albany

Annual Dinner & Alice A. Walker Award Ceremony