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President's Message, February 2024

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

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Dear Members,
I am confident that somebody reading this can help. Some jobs in our League, like mine, are highly visible. Some jobs take place behind the scenes quietly keeping the League gears moving smoothly. Such is the job of Roster Manager. Keeping track of existing members, dues, and new members has been shared by two steadfast Leaguers...

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The 9th Annual Community Conversation Series Addresses Immigration, Belonging & Civic Participation

Logo for 2024 Lippitt House Museum Conversations w/LWV Providence

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2024.

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PROVIDENCE, RI — The 9th Annual Community Discussion Series at Lippitt House Museum looks at Immigration, Belonging and Civic Participation March 12 and 19.

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Lobby Days attendees spend day in Tallahassee advocating for LWV causes

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

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League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) epitomizes the League of Women Voters’ mission and vision with its annual Lobby Days in Tallahassee. Local League leaders from across the state convened to learn from the experts about what is and will be happening in the 2024 Florida Legislature. And then they converged on the Capitol to talk to individual legislators and attend committee meetings and legislative sessions.

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Earth Day: Environmental Teach-In

Earth Day Teach In

Submitted by Torrance Area in January 2024.

Event Date: 
04/20/2024 - 11:00am
Event location: 

El Camino College East Dining Room

Learn about Climate Solutions

Explore Career Pathways

Find out about Volunteer Opportunities

Take Action 

Saturday, April 20th

Register for this event »
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President's Message, January 2024

Janice holding sunflower

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Here’s hoping that you enjoyed the festive season in a gratifying manner. Closing out a year and stepping into the next gives us a chance to reconsider our values and priorities and how to live them. Happy New Year to each of you!

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Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination with Dr. Caitlin Jewitt

Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination with Caitlin Jewitt

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2024.

Event Date: 
02/20/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Event location: 

Warm Hearth Village - Tall Oaks Hall

Dr. Caitlin Jewitt, associate professor and associate chair in Virginia Tech’s Department of Political Science, chose as her title “Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination.” The event on Tuesday, Feb. 20th from 3–4:30 p.m.

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Action Alert: Oppose Further Reduction of GRU Transfer by Authority

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Submitted by Alachua County in December 2023.

Action Alerts

The LWV of Alachua County has been following the issue of changes to the administration of GRU for nearly a year. It has been our position that the process used by legislators to enact a new law was a breach of democratic processes and the state inserting governor-appointed Authority members as administrators of our municipal utility are a breach of home rule.

Currently, the Authority is discussing reducing and possibly eliminating the already reduced transfer of funds to the city. This would have a detrimental effect on basic city services and the quality of life of Gainesville residents. We have two immediate action items for you.

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LWVAC President Garry Addresses the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

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On October 25, 2023, the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Hearing was held on the campus of Santa Fe State College. LWVAC was granted time to speak for three minutes. LWVAC President Janice Garry, represented LWVAC to express our wishes for the coming 2024 Legislative Session. Here you will find what she said and can watch her address.

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GRU Updates as of October 20, 2023

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

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Gainesville Residents United, Inc. provides updates on the litigation related to Gainesville Regional Utilities.

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Agenda Available: 2024 Alachua County Appropriations Requests/Delegation Hearing

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

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We are writing to remind everyone that the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Hearing is to be held on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at 1:30 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. As always, we are grateful to the College for their hospitality.

Attached is the agenda set for the Hearing. Those who did not sign up, yet still wish to appear: Anyone in attendance can fill out an appearance card and they will be afforded time following the completion of the agenda, time permitting...

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