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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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Abortion access one step closer to being on the ballot!

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

News

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!

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Oak Hammock Committee Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in December 2023.

Event Date: 
Jan 09 2024 07:00 pm
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.

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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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League Day 2024

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: 
Feb 06 2024 06:00 pm to Feb 07 2024 10:30 am
Event location: 

Omni Richmond Hotel

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

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Women's Legislative Roundtables

Women's Legislative Roundtables

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in December 2023.

Event Date: 
Jan 10 2024 08:30 am to Mar 06 2024 09:30 am
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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League of Women Voters of Virginia Pre-Session 2023 (Zoom)

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Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in November 2023.

Event Date: 
Dec 06 2023 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Join the League of Women Voters of Virginia for our annual Pre-Session in which you will learn about the legislative priorities of the League and our partners. This year’s Pre-Session will be virtual.

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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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Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at Gainesville's Downtown Festival and Art Show

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

Event Date: 
Nov 18 2023 10:00 am to Nov 19 2023 05:00 pm
Event location: 

Downtown Gainesville (near The Hippodrome)

LWV of Alachua County is tabling at Gainesville's Downtown Festival and Art Show. Join us to assist attendees with voter registration (training required) and voter education. We will also be collecting petition signatures. 

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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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