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A recording of the September Gun Violence Prevention and Safety meeting is now available....

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The General election and High Springs city elections are upon us. Below are some important dates to keep in mind for both elections.

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Have you made a voting plan? Voting can be one of those things that you know is coming up, but seems remote, and then, suddenly, the day arrives. That’s why the League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) encourages each person to think ahead and make a plan on where you will be and how you will vote.

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Shall the five members of the board of county commissioners of Alachua County, Florida, be elected by all electors within the county at large? League of Women Voters Recommendation: Vote YES, even as the referendum is challenged in court. Learn why....

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Dear Members,
In the last week, a journalist with the Independent Florida Alligator interviewed League members for a story on how the LWVAC is getting out the vote, the Gainesville Iguana has accepted a story from me that is chock full of voting information, and the Haile newsletter ran a prominent ad encouraging people to go to the League’s VOTE411.org site for information on ballot issues...

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The LWVAC supports continuing support for educational and other services to Alachua County K-12 students and recommends voting YES on this issue. Learn why...

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A recording of the September 10th Oak Hammock Meeting is now available with two election-related presentations. Lindsay Kallman from Yes on 4! discussed Amendment 4 limiting government interference in abortions and Donna Waller discussed the amendments on the November ballot in a talk titled, "Power to the People or the State of Florida."

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The LWVAC supports at large voting of commissioners because, in Alachua County, it promotes racial justice. It is also associated with gender equity, contributes to a cohesive governing body with a county-wide focus and avoids the risks and potential conflict of gerrymandering. Here’s what you need to know about the LWVAC’s stance supporting at-large Alachua County commissioners...

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In the November 5 election, Floridia voters will decide on six proposed constitutional amendments. LWV of Florida has put together a summary of each amendment and what it means if you vote "yes" or if you vote "no" on the issues. This information can also be found in LWV's non-partisan voter guide, VOTE411.org.

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City of Gainesville residents will see a referendum on the November election ballot that will determine the future control of Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU). In 2023, local control of this municipal utility was removed by the state legislature and given to a governor-appointed Authority. The November referendum will allow Gainesville voters to have a say in whether they prefer to return control to local officials (Yes vote) or if they want control to remain with the governor’s appointees (No vote). League of Women Voters of Alachua County Recommendation: Vote YES

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