January 2024 Women’s March

2024 lobby week – AAUW PT talks with Representative Chapman

AAUW’s Public Policy Program underscores AAUW’s mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The work of AAUW builds upon more than 130 years of responsible non-partisan public participation. To learn more about AAUW’s action priorities at the federal level, see the National AAUW public policy website. For Washington state priorities, click to see AAUW Washington State website . To discuss local branch priorities and activities, contact us: publicpolicy@aauwpt.org.

2024 Lobby Day legislators meeting

LOBBY DAYS IN JANUARY – We have one of the strongest branches for Lobby Day! Our [Olympic peninsula] legislative district is considered a swing district for some of AAUW-backed bills this session. Click to see AAUW Washington State website which has Legislative Updates.

CANDIDATE FORUMS – Local Port Townsend branch of AAUW is involved in every election year promoting non-partisan voter education — such as candidate forums for local election. We have been teaming up with League of Women Voters for many years.

February 2021 speakers to our Branch zoom program offered extensive insights and information about women’s issues in Jefferson County. READ MORE>>>

We help get out the vote by attending street-side rallies to get out the vote and honor 100 years of women voting! Read more about our commitment to suffrage…