Citizen Rights

Democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. Governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible.

Lobby Days attendees spend day in Tallahassee advocating for LWV causes

Lobby Days January 23-24 Tallahassee text on a Purple background with a Gold State of Florida graphic

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.

Diverse group of women facing the camera along the top with Meet & Mobilize text below in a white background

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

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The Meet & Mobilize Collaborative Initiative was formed from the Meet & Mobilize event in January. The collaborative is made up of nonpartisan community organizations, including Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Delta Sigma Zeta Chapter, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Gainesville Alumnae Chapter, The Visionaires Club, The Links Inc. Gainesville Chapter, and LWV of Alachua County. The aim is to create meaningful partnerships as we enter the 2024 election season through education, engagement and empowerment. It is evident that our voices are more vital when we unite and collaborate; it is a testament to the power of collective action. Working together will strengthen and maintain our democracy and our community.

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Event Date:

02/13/2024 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Oak Hammock

At this Oak Hammock Committee Meeting, Adriana Menendez and Veronica Robleto from the Rural Women's Health Project will speak on, "Health Justice Support for Farmworkers and Immigrant Communities."

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

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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!

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.

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

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We did it! As of today (Friday, January 5, 2024), the Division of Elections is reporting that #AbortionOnTheBallot has 910,946 verified signatures meeting the threshold, enough to qualify for the 2024 election! What a huge milestone for abortion access in our state!

Submitted by Alachua County in December 2023.

Event Date:

01/09/2024 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Oak Hammock

At this Oak Hammock Committee Meeting, Dr. Nancy Hardt, MD will present, "Politics and Infant and Maternal Health." Dr. Hardt is a professor emerita at the UF College of Medicine.

Action Alert text with black exclamation point in red and white triangle graphic

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.

The Virginia League was recognized on the Senate floor by Senator Favola (Gunin Kiran, LWVMC president, at left)

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in December 2023.

Event Date:

02/06/2024 - 6:00pm to 02/07/2024 - 10:30am

Event location:

Omni Richmond Hotel

This event has already been held. Read more to see photos and President Gunin Kiran's report.

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in December 2023.

Event Date:

01/10/2024 - 8:30am to 03/06/2024 - 9:30am

Event location:

Virginia General Assembly Building or Zoom

These events are closed, watch video replays from the 2024 Women's Legislative Roundtable sessions.

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Lobby Days attendees spend day in Tallahassee advocating for LWV causes

Introducing the Meet & Mobilize Collaborative Initiative

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting

President's Message, January 2024

Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination with Dr. Caitlin Jewitt

Abortion access one step closer to being on the ballot!

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting

Action Alert: Oppose Further Reduction of GRU Transfer by Authority

League Day 2024

Women's Legislative Roundtables

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