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League of Women Voters Los Angeles County

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We are a volunteer organization supported through donations and grants.

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League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County

The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County , a membership organization, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, which does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties, but we are political. We:

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Homelessness and Housing

Support for an adequately funded mental health care system which provides comprehensive services to the acutely,

Criminal Justice Reform

Support for a criminal justice system that is just, effective, equitable, transparent, and fosters public trust at all stages, including policing practices, pre-trial procedures, sentencing, incarceration, and re-entry.

Voting Rights Advocacy

Support for ease of registration with simplified forms and greater availability, 

Environmental Advocacy

Support for a safe, sustainable and equitable environment for all with regards to Climate Change, Transportation, Land Use, Housing, Pollution Prevention and more.

Voter Services and Education

Get fair and balanced non-partisan voter education material, find your ballot info, register to vote and learn about the CA Budget.

Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County

Empowering Women, Igniting Change: Together We Rise!

Welcome to the League of Women Voters, a vibrant community of strong, passionate, and determined women from all walks of life. We believe in the power of unity and collaboration to uplift women, inspire change, and create a world where every woman can thrive and achieve her full potential.

MEMBERS / Board Directors

Board of Directors

Margo Reeg
Co-President

Margo Reeg, Co-President, has been a member of the League of Women Voters for over 50 years,

Nancy Mahr
Co-President

Nancy Mahr, Co-President, has been a League member for over 40 years,

Margo Reeg

Co-President

Margo Reeg, Co-President, has been a member of the League of Women Voters for over 50 years, has held Whittier League offices since 1979 including several terms as President. She is passionate about Voter Service and has been VP for Voter Service for LWV-LAC board producing the Voter Guide, presenting Ballot Briefings and conducting judicial forums and interviews.She was LWV-LAC President from 2004-2006. Elections and voting rights became a major interest after attending the LWVUS Motor Voter conference in 1995.

Margo’s experience includes membership in the Registrar-Recorder’s Community Voter Outreach Committee (CVOC), Inspector at Touchscreen Early Voting sites and regular polling places and participation with the LA County Voting System Assessment Project to design the new modern voting system for LA County. Margo was a Government Director on the LWVC Board from 1995-1999 working on Campaign Finance Reform and Voting Rights. She was a member of the Election Systems Study committee. Since 2007 she has been a Consultant for LWVC on Voting Rights, analyzing bills affecting voting. She serves as a VotersEdge.org local coordinator in LA County.

Nancy Mahr

Co-President

Nancy Mahr, Co-President, has been a League member for over 40 years, serving for many years on the board of the Palos Verdes Peninsula League. During that time she has served on the LWVC board as Director of Voter Service, on the LWVUS Nominating Committee, and as President of the LWV/LA County board for 8 years. She is also the Legislation Director for the California Board of American Association of University Women. Nancy Mahr earned her BA in Political Science from Occidental College.

 She received a Teaching Credential in Social Studies and English from CSULA and a Certificate in Corporate Communications from CSULB. Nancy taught high school, including two years in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa, through a Columbia University program. From 1984 to 1995, she worked in community and governmental relations for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and the Palos Verdes Library District. In 1996, she became the Public Information Officer for the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Ms. Mahr retired from the County Library in 2007.