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.

Yes on 4! - Virtual Phone Bank

Yes on 4 Phone Bank graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

Event Date:

10/17/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Yes on 4! - Virtual Phone Bank

Yes on 4 Phone Bank graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

Event Date:

10/10/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Yes on 4! - Virtual Phone Bank

Yes on 4 Phone Bank graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

Event Date:

10/03/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Yes on 4! - Reach App Live Training

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

Event Date:

10/08/2024 - 5:15pm to 6:15pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Yes on 4! - Reach App Live Training

Hand and Talk Bubble emojis on blue background

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

Event Date:

10/01/2024 - 5:15pm to 6:15pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Yes on 4 Gainesville Fundraising Reception

Vote to end Florida Extreme Abortion Ban Gainesville Fundraiser with cartoon alligator and palm trees

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

Event Date:

10/15/2024 - 6:00pm

You're invited to this fundraiser for Yes on 4, which will include speakers and light hors d'oeuvres. Our opposition has started to come out in force with disinformation and intimidation. Help put these decisions back in the hands of Florida families and their doctors, not politicians.

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President's Message, September 2024

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
In the last week, a journalist with the Independent Florida Alligator interviewed League members for a story on how the LWVAC is getting out the vote, the Gainesville Iguana has accepted a story from me that is chock full of voting information, and the Haile newsletter ran a prominent ad encouraging people to go to the League’s VOTE411.org site for information on ballot issues...

Oak Hammock 09.10.24 Meeting Recording Now Available

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

News

A recording of the September 10th Oak Hammock Meeting is now available with two election-related presentations. Lindsay Kallman from Yes on 4! discussed Amendment 4 limiting government interference in abortions and Donna Waller discussed the amendments on the November ballot in a talk titled, "Power to the People or the State of Florida."

The Hero You Don't Know: Hubert Humphrey and the Long Struggle for Civil Rights

League Lecture Series, Civil Rights, Hubert Humphrey

Submitted by Johnson County in September 2024.

Event Date:

10/24/2024 - 6:30pm

Event location:

Iowa City Public Library

To mark the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, award-winning author Samuel G.

School Referendum Coming

Education Committee February 2024

Submitted by Greater Green Bay in September 2024.

News

On the November ballot, voters will be asked to approve a $183 million referendum for school improvements, including maintenance, safety upgrades, and new facilities.

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