Civil Engagement

Civil Engagement

A dialogue in which all participants have a right to speak and to be heard. Such dialogue is characterized by: 

  • Respectful participation
  • Sharing the time equitably
  • Attentive listening
  • Balanced discussion
Event Date: 
01/18/2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Benicia Public Library

Public Statement

We are in the midst of health insurance open enrollment season.
If you are enrolling in Medicare, you can visit a SHINE volunteer. To get more information, call Elder Options at 800-262-2243.

WISDOM community listening session
Event Date: 
11/12/2025 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

State Capitol - North Hearing Room

LWVSolano Call to Action October 2025

Action Alerts

Update on 7/17 Good Trouble Gathering
Event Date: 
07/17/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Epworth United Methodist Church

UPDATE: Due to the extreme heat and the

gun violence prevention
Public Statement

The LWVAC Committee will focus on preventing firearm suicides, unintentional injuries, and deaths.

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Blog Post

These are times for stepping outside our comfort zone. From public feedback I’ve received, the League is the most respected organization in Alachua County for advocating for our democracy.

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is to 1) TODAY:Support special election for GRU referendum
2) Support the Science Integrity Act

To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.

Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America by Nancy MacLean
Event Date: 
09/02/2025 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Police Department Community Room

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Photos

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is to Oppose the budget bill. Call multiple times a day. There are multiple sample questions. Robert Reich said the budget bill passed by the House before 7am on 5/22/25 might be the “worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics”. For that reason, this is a single item WYCD message.

To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.

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