Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

Protect the citizen’s right to know and facilitate informed understanding and public participation in government decision-making.

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We are calling your attention to a new rule established by the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) rule that went into effect on March 1st. This rule drastically limits the use of the Florida Capitol building and grounds for citizens and various groups by requiring events hosted by citizens and groups to be in agreement with a state agency’s mission.

2023 Warrant Review available for viewing

In order to engage voters early in the Annual Town Meeting legislative process, the LWV Hingham hosts an annual public review of the content of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

The presentation provides citizens the opportunity to review Articles and understand the issues before receiving the warrant in the mail. They can then follow up by attending Advisory Committee meetings at which the Advisory Committee will discuss its recommendations for the particular articles in which the citizens are interested.

Event Date: 
01/21/2023 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

recording of meetings

 
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Truth Decay Lives On

By: Anne Stone

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Something particularly dreadful is happening in Alachua Co about the single-member district ballot initiative. There is an aggressive misinformation campaign going to convince Black voters that local Black leaders and the NAACP are in favor of single districts. The opposite is true.

Know Your Rights While Voting Training
Event Date: 
10/24/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Join the ACLU of Florida for a virtual Know Your Rights While Voting training on Monday, October 24, from 6-7 p.m. EST. You will learn how to exercise your voting rights, report voter intimidation tactics, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.

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Event Date: 
10/11/2022 - 7:00pm

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting with Robert Hutchinson discussing the ballot issues that will appear on November's ballot. The in-person portion of this meeting is only open to Oak Hammock residents.

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You Can Help Make Democracy Work

LWV Joins Civics Lawsuit
Public Statement

PROVIDENCE — Last week, litigation filed by Rhode Island students seeking to establish a constitutional right to a civics education ended with an agreement that both sides agree will strengthen civics education in the state.

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Be an Election Observer!

By: Becky Newman

In the coming weeks, members of the public may observe various activities as the Orange County Registrar of Voters (OC ROV) conducts the June 7, 2022 Primary Election.

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