If we did not know before, we now understand how important our vote for political office holders can be. Politicians make decisions that affect our health and safety, our economic status and our environment. Understanding of, and involvement in, the process of redistricting can be the first step in preserving your ability to make decisions about your life by voting. We will be posting and updating information on our website to make sure you can do your part in exercising your freedom to cast a meaningful vote.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently released a report that clearly summarizes our desperate situation: We are already feeling the effects of climate change and the heat waves, droughts and floods will only get worse unless we accelerate our transition away from oil, coal and gas.
Americans pride ourselves on being able to vote for the people who make the laws that affect our everyday life. We value our ability to choose a candidate who represents our values – someone who will stand up for what we think is important.
On, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 5:30 pm, the League of Women Voters of Volusia County is hosting former Leon County Supervisor of Elections, Ion Sancho, via Zoom. Mr.
The League of Women Voters of Alachua County supported the Gainesville City Commission’s 2018 commitment to 100% renewable energy and its 2019 Proclamation of a Climate Emergency. League members, like others in the community, recognized the potential health, economic, quality of life, and social and environmental justice benefits of a rapid transition from fossil to renewable energy.
