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Support GRU at the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2025.

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UPDATE as of Jan. 8: At least two local papers ran articles about Rep. Chad Johnson's bill and 960 people sent emails objecting to the bill. The bill has been tabled. For now.

There is another attack on GRU coming. Attend the Legislative Delegation meeting on Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. at Santa Fe College to show your support for GRU. Can't attend in person? Send an email to the delegation. The most important thing we can do is to participate in local government. This is a prime opportunity.

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Alachua County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2025.

Event Date: 
01/09/2025 - 1:00pm
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Santa Fe College

Press release from the Office of Representative Chuck Brannan: The Alachua County Legislative Delegation will be holding its annual public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1:00 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. The public is encouraged to attend this opportunity to request legislation or state funding, as well as to express opinions on any other matter of state concern ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session.

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Action/Advocacy Meetings Start Up Again in January 2025

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by Anna Honda and Joanne Supersad, Action Committee co-chairs 

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VIDEO: LWVW How to Run for Local Public Office for the 2025 Town Election

Submitted by Wellesley in December 2024.

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On December 5, 2024, the League of Women Voters of Wellesley held our annual information session for anyone interested in running for Town Meeting or one of Wellesley’s Boards in our town's March 2025 election.  With our panel of civic all-stars,

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Disinformation campaign targeting at-large districts in Alachua County. Again.

The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts in white and gold text on a purple background

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

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The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts. Disinformation FALSELY claiming that the NAACP and Black local leaders are opposed to at-large districts have arrived in mail boxes. Again.

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LWVAC Supports At-Large Election of County Commissioners

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

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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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Video: Nevada County Board of Education Trustee Area 2 Candidate Forum

Nevada County Board of Education candidate forum

The Nevada County Board of Education Trustee Area 2 was the first of four candidate forums in this election cycle. Candidates Timothy May (incumbent) and Alvin Gebhart answered many questions from the community on issues ranging from bullying in schools to school finance.

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LWVAC Supports Renewal of the Existing One Mill Ad Valorem Tax for School District Operating Expenses

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

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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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What you need to know about LWVAC support of at-large Alachua County commissioners

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

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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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9.2 GRU Ballot Referendum

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

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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.) Today, we are asking you to do two things...

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