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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Dear Members,
Our league is concluding our fiscal and administrative year this month with two asks of our members...

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Event Date: 
Jun 02 2023 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Event location: 

Camp Cuscowilla

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

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A coalition entitled “Floridians Protecting Freedom” launched a citizen-led ballot initiative campaign to give women the right to seek abortions up to viability.

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Action Alerts

House Bill 6667: AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE provides much needed legislation to enhance the safety of our communities. In the last 60 days, we have seen horrific gun violence across our country, with more than 80 mass shootings in our country. Write to your legislative representatives today by email to ask them to co-sponsor the bill.

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Event Date: 
May 13 2023 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
Event location: 

Grow Hub

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

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The LWV of Coos County has completed its study of the International Port of Coos Bay. 

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Event Date: 
Apr 18 2023 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

Chat with an Elected Official
Event Date: 
Apr 15 2023 09:00 am
Event location: 

White Lotus Farm

Guest:  Representative Carrie Rheingans, Michigan House District 47

Chat with an Elected Official
Event Date: 
Apr 21 2023 05:00 pm
Event location: 

The Owl

Guest:  Reggie Miller, MI Representative District 31

Special Guests: Jeff Irwin, MI Senate District 15 & Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, US House District 6

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Event Date: 
Apr 22 2023 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
Event location: 

Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Park

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

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