Chattanooga Mayor's Council for Women Welcomes You

OUR VISION

Every woman in Chattanooga will have the opportunity to live her best life.

OUR MISSION

To effect policies that create positive change for women in Chattanooga

OUR VALUES

Respect, Inclusion, Equity, Equality

HOW WE DO OUR THING

Based on a system-focused, data-driven model, the following three-pronged approach is used to address each policy issue: 

  • Identify: Members of MCW committees identify issues that prohibit women from living their best lives.
  • Research: Once a topic is identified and selected, the research begins to make the case.
  • Recommend:  The published study includes policy recommendations for government to consider.

The Mayor's Council for Women is made up of three focus areas that work together to break down the barriers that prevent too many women in our community from living the life they want to live. To find out more, click on the topic of your choice below.

EMPOWERMENT

Focuses on issues that relate to economic self-sufficiency and political engagement.

HEALTH

Focuses on issues that relate to healthcare and its access by all.

JUSTICE

Focuses on issues that relate to justice for all women.

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Chattanooga Mayor's Council for Women

Chattanooga Mayor's Council for Women

Mission: To effect policies that create positive change for women in Chattanooga
Vision: Every woman in Chattanooga will have the opportunity to live her best life.
Values: Respect, Inclusion, Equity, and Equality

The Chattanooga Mayor’s Council for Women urges Tennessee lawmakers to support legislation that will protect access to life-saving medical care for pregnant women in our state, and we encourage Chattanooga area residents to contact their state legislators to advocate for such legislation. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Empowerment Committee meets this Thursday! Newcomers are always welcome. To RSVP, please email councilforwomen@chattanooga.gov. ... See MoreSee Less
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TOMORROW:Women's Commemorative Suffrage March on 3/3/2023 in Chattanooga -110th Anniversary March -Organized by Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority WHERE: Hamilton County Courthouse, 625 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TNWHEN: Line up at 11:45AM; march begins at Noon; ends at Miller ParkDetails . . . The League of Women Voters Chattanooga #lwvcha is excited to partner with the Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for their reenactment of the 1913 Women's Suffrage March. This event will be held at noon at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Friday, March 3. We will line up at 11:45 and proceed down Georgia Avenue to Miller Park. The LWV will have a banner and please feel free to wear your LWV button or shirt if you wish.The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded at Howard University and their first act of service was to participate in the march. This march was held in Washington DC the day before Woodrow Wilson's inauguration and faced strong opposition from anti-suffragist crowds. Insults and lit cigarette butts were thrown and marchers were tripped, groped and beaten. Army troops were called in and 100 women were hospitalized.Although women were granted the right to vote in 1920, it would be many more decades until all women had the opportunity to fully participate in our democracy. As we gather to celebrate this historic event, we are reminded that the struggle for equality continues. We hope you all will come out and join us for this celebration of women's suffrage! #lwvcha #lwvtn #lwvus #CACDST ##blackhistory #GOTV ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Women's History Month, Chattanooga! ... See MoreSee Less
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