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
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Event Date: 
Jan 23 2024 12:00 am to Jan 24 2024 11:45 pm

LWVFL has opened registration for Lobby Days, a unique opportunity to humanize our legislative priorities with our state lawmakers. The League's reach has continued to grow over the past year and we're excited to show that off in the halls of our state capitol.

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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.

First Tuesday Talks with League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, VA
Event Date: 
Jan 02 2024 12:00 am to 11:45 pm

The League will NOT have a First Tuesday Talk on January 2, 2024 following New Year’s Day.

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Event Date: 
Feb 12 2024 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Opportunity Gap" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

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Event Date: 
Jan 08 2024 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Search for Meaning" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

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The Lee property development effort has now entered what will likely be a protracted and unpredictable final stage. As many of you know, Special Area Planning, required since 2,279 acres of the 3,006 acres of the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem are within the Lee Property, is in three steps as outlined in the article. The League of Women Voters of Alachua County’s Natural Resources Committee will be advocating for a golf course and supporting infrastructure that sets the standard for environmentally conscious courses nationwide. Simultaneously, we will support the search for conservation easement funding.

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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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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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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.

Because the Legislative Session begins earlier this year, on January 9, 2024, deadlines for Legislative and Budget requests have been moved up, with the House deadline for submissions being November 14th. Accordingly, it is important for the Delegation to have filled out Appropriation Request forms for their review prior to the Hearing. Listed below are some important items of note –

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Event Date: 
Dec 05 2023 11:45 am
Event location: 

Zoom

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:45 a.m., League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, VA hosted Virginia Tech professor Dr Courtney Thomas for our December First Tuesday Talk.

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