Citizen Rights

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.

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There's still time to support LWVAC's Yes on 4 fundraiser

Yes on 4 graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

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The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) and Alachua County (LWVAC) worked tirelessly to get Amendment 4 (limiting government interference with abortion) on the November ballot. Now the task is to ensure that it passes with the 60% required. That takes money, and that’s what motivated LWVAC members Shayna Rich, Alison Keel, and Candy Birch, along with Candi Churchill and J. Maggio, to host a YES ON 4 fundraiser on Oct 15.

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Yes on 4! - Weekly Monday Gainesville-Hybrid Phone Bank

Yes on 4 Phone Bank graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
11/04/2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for our weekly phone bank session where you will connect to voters via phone call to invite them to take action and support Yes on 4 this election cycle.

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Yes on 4! - Weekly Monday Gainesville-Hybrid Phone Bank

Yes on 4 Phone Bank graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
10/28/2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for our weekly phone bank session where you will connect to voters via phone call to invite them to take action and support Yes on 4 this election cycle.

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Yes on 4! - Weekly Monday Gainesville-Hybrid Phone Bank

Yes on 4 Phone Bank graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
10/21/2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for our weekly phone bank session where you will connect to voters via phone call to invite them to take action and support Yes on 4 this election cycle.

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Yes on 4! Florida Tabling at UF!

Yes on 4 Tabling Graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
10/21/2024 - 11:30am to 11/04/2024 - 1:30pm

Yes on 4 and LWV will be tabling in Turlington Plaza or Plaza of the Americas to talk to young voters about supporting Amendment 4 and inviting them to join our movement to remove politicians from our private medical decisions. No experience is necessary and our team will be providing you with training and materials during the event! Tabling will occur every Monday, Wednesday and Friday plus Election Day from 11:30am-1:30pm from Oct. 21 through Nov. 5.

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Yes on 4! GAINESVILLE Get Out the Early Vote: Canvass

Yes on 4 Get Out the Early Vote Graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
10/21/2024 - 10:30am to 11/03/2024 - 6:30pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV in Gainesville for our Get Out the Early Vote Canvass as we go door-to-door to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban! Every day during Early Voting, we will be going door to door in Gainesville to talk to voters about supporting Amendment 4 and inviting them to vote at their local Early Voting site. Multiple shifts are available. No experience is necessary and our team will be providing you with training and materials during the event.

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Yes on 4! Gainesville Weekend of Action Neighborhood Canvass

Yes on 4 Weekend of Action Oct

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
10/19/2024 - 10:00am to 10/20/2024 - 7:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV in Gainesville for our Weekend of Action Neighborhood Canvass as we go door-to-door to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban!

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Yes on 4! Canvass near UF

Yes on 4 Neighborhood Canvass graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
10/27/2024 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV at UF’s Sunday Canvass!

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Yes on 4! UF Drag Out the Vote

Yes on 4 Get Out the Early Vote Graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

Event Date: 
10/24/2024 - 9:00pm
Event location: 

University Club

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for a night of dancing and performances at University Club!

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72 Years in the Making

LWVVC League President

Submitted by Volusia County in October 2024.

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On October 16, 2024, LWVVC President, Nicki Junkins, was the guest speaker at the Victoria Gardens Woman’s Club luncheon in DeLand. Her topic was The Fight for Woman’s Suffrage.

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