Local Government

Local Government

We support measures to further good government through the support of non-partisanship in local government and the support of legislation which permits increased flexibility in California State law governing general law counties.

Position

A Master Plan is essential and should have citizen participation with clearly designed goals and areas with delimited zoning.
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News

As our nation rapidly approaches 1 million recorded deaths due to COVID-19, our Florida government officials loudly proclaim that masks and vaccinations are unnecessary. Public health has become as taboo of a subject as climate change. It is clear who suffers the most from ignorance of both: ethnic minorities and our underprivileged low-income neighbors.

The health of Alachua County depends not only on the fitness of its well-off residents. It must concern us all. Deficits and inequities in health cost everyone due to stresses on our health care workers and hospitals, increased taxes, insurance costs and reduced productivity that result. We can do better.

Virtual Legislative Workshop - Know The, hosted by the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Event Date: 
Mar 26 2022 10:00 am

The Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc is thrilled to announce our upcoming Virtual Legislative Workshop entitled, "Know The Process." This workshop will provide a unique opportunity for participants to obtain a c

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
When you receive this edition of the Voter, the Florida legislative regular session will have ended. We can look back with pride at the efforts League made in the fight to maintain free and fair elections and many other causes that League members cherish. Although we lost many fights, we are now ready to organize for the upcoming election season and the beginning of a new League year.

Event Date: 
Apr 29 2022 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

Our annual meeting with our NYS Assembly and Senate representatives from CNY will be held via a ZOOM webinar.  This is your opportunity to ask questions and hear were they stand on the issues. 

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
Black History Month takes on a special significance this year as we are monitoring and opposing many bills that would limit access to voting as well as the opportunity to impact the vote in many states. Florida is one – League has repeatedly expressed concerns with minority representation and inadequate functional analyses on protected districts and areas of population growth across the state. Be sure to read the article below on redistricting and act.

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
I sincerely hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with family, relaxation, and enjoyment. Now the new year has begun. The legislative session began on the 12th, and it is time to jump back into action as there are so many issues that are of great importance to the League.

WomenVoteinAction

These are highlights from the January 2022 Action-Advocacy Committee Meeting.

Ventura County Assessor Seal
Event Date: 
Jan 12 2022 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom Meeting

Have you ever wondered what our elected officials do every day?
What are the challenges their office is facing?
What skills are needed to be successful?

Ventura County Sheriff Badge
Event Date: 
Jan 19 2022 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom Meeting

Have you ever wondered what our elected officials do every day?
What are the challenges their office is facing?
What skills are needed to be successful?

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