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Dental Access is a Problem in Florida: What We/You can Do About It?

Dr. Frank Catalanotto speaking to the Oak Hammock Committee

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2023.

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On January 10, 2023, the Oak Hammock Committee hosted Dr. Frank Catalanotto, a Professor in the Department of Community Dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and a founding member of Floridians for Dental Access. Dr.

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Florida's Right to Clean Water

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2023.

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LWV of Florida and Leagues in counties across Florida, including Alachua County, have joined the effort to get a constitutional amendment, called the Right to Clean Water, on the 2024 ballot. We need you!

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LWVAC Still Supports Local Control of GRU; Timeline of Past Events

Powerlines in background with purple overlay and Stop the GRU Takeover Bill text on top

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2023.

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The League of Women Voters of Alachua County appreciates that the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee has rightfully expressed concerns about the debt of the Gainesville Regional Utility. Our concern is that a suggested solution is to take management of GRU away from the city. Recently there have been credible reports that Representative Chuck Clemons intends to file a bill that would transmit GRU management to the state. As an organization that supports home rule and democracy with government serving those who are governed, the LWV of Alachua County firmly opposes any such move, as is detailed in the attached letter. 09/20/23 UPDATE: Gaineville Residents United, Inc. provides an update and timeline for the city lawsuit regarding the takeover of Gainesville Regional Utilities.

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President's Message, January 2023

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2023.

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Dear Members,
Happy New Year to each of you! I hope you enjoyed a joyous holiday season with those you love.
We’ve entered 2023 and exited The Year of the Huge Elections. As such, your hard-working Board has already pivoted our attention to important local issues and preparing voters for the 2024 elections. This month the Board will have an in-person (yipppeee!) planning session.

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Will American Elections Continue to Be Fair and Free?

Gavel - Social and Criminal Justice

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2023.

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“Moore v. Harper is the most important case for American democracy in the nation’s history,” according to Michael Luttig, a prominent conservative (Sherman, 2022). Judge Luttig, who is not known for hyperbole, is expressing the alarm many are experiencing about this case. Here, our own, Diane Dimperio outlines the case, arguments for and against, and its potential impact on our 2024 elections.

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Redistricting & The Sunshine State

LWVFL President, Cecile Scoon

Submitted by Alachua County in December 2022.

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By Cecile M. Scoon, Esq., League of Women Voters of Florida President

Since the 2020 election, Florida’s state Legislature has enacted numerous measures that impact how Floridians vote and how their voices are heard. One of the ways that Florida citizens’ voices are either elevated or muted is by the process of redistricting.

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President's Message, December 2022

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Submitted by Alachua County in December 2022.

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Dear Members,

Want to add some cheer to the holiday season? Scroll down and read the impact our league has had on our community during the election season. You’ll see by the numbers that our community depends on us for information so they can become informed voters. From comments when I’m out and about, I can tell you that our league is held in the highest regard. Thank you for your part in this uplifting effort.

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Navigators Available for ACA Open Enrollment

Blue outline of State of Florida with callout with stethoscope over Alachua County

Submitted by Alachua County in November 2022.

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Do you, or someone you know, need health insurance but cannot afford it? If so, now is the time to act! The Federal Government is using your tax dollars to offer health insurance at new low prices! The Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) has a program that offers low-cost health insurance through private insurance plans. Open enrollment runs until January 15, 2023.

Health Insurance is complicated, and most people need assistance to understand their choices. Florida has a program that offers consumers help from specialists called Navigators who will explain eligibility, options, and how to enroll. Navigators provide free, unbiased help so you can understand your choices and how much each will cost. Navigators are not associated with anyone who sells insurance and their services are available to everyone in Florida.

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Main St Daily News: LWV to host electric vehicle demonstration

EV Demo Nov 19

Submitted by Alachua County in November 2022.

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The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Alachua County, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and National Drive Electric Week will host an electric vehicle (EV) demonstration event on Saturday in Gainesville.

During Gainesville’s Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show, the LWV will have an EV Demo Booth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the booth, people can learn about EVs and get directions to the public parking

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President's Message, November 2022

Janice holding sunflower

Submitted by Alachua County in November 2022.

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Dear Members,

Democracy prevailed. This morning after the nation-wide elections, although many of the results won’t be known for days, headlines are full of results. Absent are substantial reports of interference at precincts, as some had feared. Voters turned out. Election workers steadfastly did the work of making voting accessible and counting ballot choices. Here in Alachua County, Voter Services co-chair, Gwen Wagner, participated in monitoring the canvassing board, and left impressed with the diligence of those who are responsible for scrutinizing ballots and reassured that every ballot in our county was counted per the wishes of the voter. Democracy remained intact.

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