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Hutchinson Presentation Flyer
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On October 11, 2022, Robert "Hutch" Hutchinson, the former 3-term Alachua County Commissioner, discussed the local issues on the 2022 ballot in a presentation to the Oak Hammock Committee of the LWV of Alachua County.

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On October 3, 2022, Joe Little, Professor Emeritus in the UF School of Law and a specialist in Florida Constitutional Law, explained the three Constitutional Amendments on the November 2022 Florida general election ballot to the Oak Hammock Commit

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LWVAC is proud to have several Life Members—those who have been League members for 50 consecutive years! We’ve set out to interview them. Here we talk with Deanye Overman, as reported by Karen Seabury.

Attendees surround the Rivian R1T owned by a local resident.
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The League of Women Voters of Alachua County, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and National Drive Electric Week invite you to join us for an electric vehicle demonstration (showroom only, no driving) event on Saturday, Nov. 19! We will have private and fleet vehicles on display at the public parking lot located immediately west of the GRU Administration Building and immediately north of the Rosa Parks Transfer Station (southwest corner of Southeast Fourth Avenue and Southeast Fourth Street).

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Attendees at Goshen First Fridays surround the Rivian R1T owned by a local resident (published in www.drivelectricweek.org)

General Election Candidate Forum Sunday October 2
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The League of Women Voters of Alachua County and the University of Florida’s Bob Graham Center for Public Service are co-sponsoring an in-person and live-streamed candidate forum on Sunday, Oct 2, beginning at 12:00 p.m. The forum will be held in Pugh Hall on the University of Florida campus. The event is free and open to the public and ample parking is available.

Janice holding sunflower
Blog Post

Dear Members,

Remember in Mary Poppins when the wind changes and things blow about and then, magically (because that is what the story is all about) she arrives on an umbrella at the doorstep of the Banks’ home? Well, the wind seems to be shifting with COVID, so let’s have some fun...

Blue outline of State of Florida with callout with stethoscope over Alachua County
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Our health care system depends on the ability and knowledge of its workers to understand and interact effectively with diverse patients, including those of other cultures or belief systems. As minorities continue to suffer at a disproportionate rate in Alachua County, the public health care crisis that impacts each and every one of us must be tackled. Sufficient health care facilities, staffed with professionals who are sensitive to the effects of racism on health care, is the goal.

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More than 100 years ago, the League of Women Voters of the US was founded to be a nonpartisan voice for American women who wanted free, fair, and open elections, above all else. Our founders believed that voters must always have the facts, no matter how difficult those facts could be to accept, especially when it challenges one’s deeply held beliefs about a candidate or political party. Our founders were attacked for taking positions rooted in fact back then, and today, not much has changed. League leaders continue to face this challenge and often stand accused of being partisan for our efforts to advance democracy.

Janice holding sunflower
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Dear Members,

Voters of Alachua County unite! Mail-in and early voting for the primary election have begun! Early voting continues through August 20 at specific sites, which you can find on the Supervisor of Elections website. The primary election is on August 23...

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Before you cast your ballot, check out the LWV online Voter Guide, VOTE411. Here we share detailed steps to navigate this valuable resource.

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