About Us:

In 1949, when the League of Women Voters of Lee County was established, there were only eight local leagues in the State of Florida. Twenty women in Lee County, who were interested in government and their community,  formed this new organization.  By December 4, 1949, when the League was fully accepted as a league, there were sixty-nine members.

Their first program was a study of the juvenile court and probation systems.  When the State of Florida allowed women to serve on juries, women were required to register with the Clerk of the Court to indicate their interest in serving.  Mrs. James (Jean) Hill, a League member, was among the ten women selected by the County Commissioners, and served as the first woman juror on January 11, 1950.

The League of Women Voters of Lee County is involved in many issues including voter registration and education, natural resources and the environment, education, health, local government, and school issues.

In the recent past, the League, in collaboration with other Lee County organizations, successfully implemented the Conservation 20/20 Program.  This program acquires land for  conservation of wetlands and other endangered natural land resources that may be used for public enjoyment.