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Gainesville's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) has developed and discussed the Incentives and Recommendations Report (IRR) all year and is scheduled to adopt the IRR at a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the Historic Thomas Center, Building B, Room 201, 306 NE 6th Avenue.

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On October 25, 2023, the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Hearing was held on the campus of Santa Fe State College. LWVAC was granted time to speak for three minutes. LWVAC President Janice Garry, represented LWVAC to express our wishes for the coming 2024 Legislative Session. Here you will find what she said and can watch her address.

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Gainesville Residents United, Inc. provides updates on the litigation related to Gainesville Regional Utilities.

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We are writing to remind everyone that the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Hearing is to be held on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Joseph W. Fordyce Building (R-01) on the campus of Santa Fe State College at 3000 NW 83 Street in Gainesville. As always, we are grateful to the College for their hospitality.

Attached is the agenda set for the Hearing. Those who did not sign up, yet still wish to appear: Anyone in attendance can fill out an appearance card and they will be afforded time following the completion of the agenda, time permitting...

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We are writing to remind everyone that the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Hearing is to be held on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Joseph W. Fordyce Building (R-01) on the campus of Santa Fe State College at 3000 NW 83 Street in Gainesville. As always, we are grateful to the College for their hospitality.

Because the Legislative Session begins earlier this year, on January 9, 2024, deadlines for Legislative and Budget requests have been moved up, with the House deadline for submissions being November 14th. Accordingly, it is important for the Delegation to have filled out Appropriation Request forms for their review prior to the Hearing. Listed below are some important items of note –

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
It was with gladness that I stepped out the door in my jacket this chilly morning. Cycles are the heartbeat of Mother Earth. Even in Florida, flora and fauna are slowing their pace to rest for the winter. Animals are scavenging to store away food for winter. Staying in tune with nature’s cycles as we continue our League work can lend a sense of rhythm and equanimity.

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Bryan Eastman provides updates on the takeover of Gainesville Regional Utilities.

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A recording of the October 10th Oak Hammock Meeting is now available.

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The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will soon be reviewing proposals for the Lee Property. There are three upcoming meetings discussing this property and LWVAC encourages everyone to attend any and all of the meetings.

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The Florida Sun Sentinel recently published this article written by the co-presidents and Education Chair of the Florida League of Women Voters. When the Board speaks, you know there is reason for everyone to be concerned. There is a “Deliberate assault on public education and minorities” by our legislature.

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