Leadership

City Government Committee

Margaret Herring, Chair

This committee educates League members and the public about Chicago City Government and recommends action by LWV Chicago when consistent with League positions and principles.

The committee often focuses on the City Council, tracking issues before the Council, observing how Council committees function, and encouraging government transparency. Get involved. 

Community Oversight of Public Safety (COPS) Committee

Sharon Welch, Chair

This committee focuses on efforts to ensure public safety and police accountability in Chicago.

Contact league@lwvchicago.org if you are interested in joining the committee.

Environmental Action Committee

Claudia Jackson & Julia Utset, Co-chairs

This committee actively engages League members to advocate for an environmentally sustainable, environmentally just Chicago.

Some local projects include CEJA implementation in Chicago, increasing Chicago recycle rates, and reducing single-use plastics. Learn more about this committee’s work and get involved.

Ranked Choice Voting Committee

Jane Ruby, Chair

Ranked choice voting (RCV) improves fairness in elections by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference. Our RCV Committee is working to get RCV passed in Chicago. Contact president@lwvchicago.org to get involved.

Schools Committee

Rae Sokolow, Chair

This committee monitors issues related to education policy and public education financing in the city of Chicago and in the state of Illinois. Get involved.

Voter Service Committee

Helene Gabelnick, Chair

This committee guides members to become Deputy Voter Registrars and Election Day poll watchers, holds voter registration events and candidate forums, and educates the community on voting, the candidates, and the issues. Get involved.

Communications Committee

Carrie Eisner, Chair

This committee spreads the word about the Chicago League news and events. Committee members assist with social media posts, website updates, and email communications.

If you like to tweet, post, write or take pictures, this could be the group for you. Check out our volunteer opportunities.

Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (CODI)

Wytress Richardson, Chair

This committee works on the League's commitment to having a diverse membership of people from different backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, education, and income level. Get involved.

Events Committee

Sharon Welch, Chair

This committee maintains the calendar of Briefings and the Chicago in Focus series, and helps with promotion and events for LWV Chicago. Get involved.