Observer Corps
The League of Women Voters of Pullman has an invaluable tool in its mission of working for good government when there is a vigorous and lively Observer Corps in place. This group forms the eyes and ears of the LWVP Board as members attend and observe the workings of governmental bodies. “The League’s reputation as a civic monitor has been earned by the Observer Corps of the local Leagues.”
What is the Observer Corps and what is its function within the League?
Observer Corps members attend council, board, commission, and advisory committees to listen, learn, observe, and report back to the League with factual information about the proceedings and any information about which the Board may be interested. In particular, the Observer calls the League Board’s attention to community and public policy issues that the League may wish to act/testify on based on League Position Statements. Observers also identify trends or problems for possible future study and action by the League.
League Observer Corps Members:
There are 14 public entities that hold meetings open for observation. Currently, the League has 7 observers monitoring 5 City entities and 2 County entities.
Observer Team Leader - Roger Crawford
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Port of Whitman County Commissioners / _____
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Pullman Arts Commission / _____
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Pullman City Council / Roger Crawford
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Pullman Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee / Tricia Grantham
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Pullman Historic Preservation Commission / _____
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Pullman Neill Public Library Board / Deb Olson
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Pullman Parks and Rec Commission / _____
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Pullman Planning Commission / _____
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Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners / Lennis Boyer-Watts
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Pullman School District Board of Directors / Carol Ndambuki
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Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Board / _____
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Whitman County Board of Commissioners / _____
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Whitman County Planning Commission / Shelley Chambers-Fox
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Whitman County Solid Waste Advisory Committee / Deb Olson
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Pullman City Council – Roger Crawford / _____
Becoming an Observer
We need more eyes on local government! No experience needed — just a willingness to stay informed and engaged. Join us in making a difference! Interested? Let us know! Email: lwvpull@yahoo.com
Observer Corps Guidelines and FAQs
Click below for a PDF of the Observer Corps Guidelines and FAQs.
Observer Corps Guidelines and FAQs PDF - Revised Oct 2022
Short LWVP Power Point Presentation
Observer Corps Calendar
Observer Report Form
Observers use this form to complete their reports.
Abbreviated LWV Positions
Observers can use these abbreviated positions to help with topics in the report that the League may be interested in and may want to take action on.
Observer Corps Reports
Click below to go to the list of observer reports.