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

Lobby Days attendees spend day in Tallahassee advocating for LWV causes

Lobby Days January 23-24 Tallahassee text on a Purple background with a Gold State of Florida graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

News

League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) epitomizes the League of Women Voters’ mission and vision with its annual Lobby Days in Tallahassee. Local League leaders from across the state convened to learn from the experts about what is and will be happening in the 2024 Florida Legislature. And then they converged on the Capitol to talk to individual legislators and attend committee meetings and legislative sessions.

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

News

The Meet & Mobilize Collaborative Initiative was formed from the Meet & Mobilize event in January. The collaborative is made up of nonpartisan community organizations, including Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Delta Sigma Zeta Chapter, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Gainesville Alumnae Chapter, The Visionaires Club, The Links Inc. Gainesville Chapter, and LWV of Alachua County. The aim is to create meaningful partnerships as we enter the 2024 election season through education, engagement and empowerment. It is evident that our voices are more vital when we unite and collaborate; it is a testament to the power of collective action. Working together will strengthen and maintain our democracy and our community.

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Here’s hoping that you enjoyed the festive season in a gratifying manner. Closing out a year and stepping into the next gives us a chance to reconsider our values and priorities and how to live them. Happy New Year to each of you!

Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination with Caitlin Jewitt

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2024.

Event Date:

02/20/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Event location:

Warm Hearth Village - Tall Oaks Hall

Dr. Caitlin Jewitt, associate professor and associate chair in Virginia Tech’s Department of Political Science, chose as her title “Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination.” The event on Tuesday, Feb. 20th from 3–4:30 p.m.

Three women at LWV table with red table cloth

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Event Date:

01/25/2024 - 6:00pm

Event location:

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

LWV of Alachua County will be tabling at the Meet and Mobilize event where LWVAC, in collaboration with several other local organizations, will kick off the 2024 election season.

Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Action Team

Get Out the Vote in blue and red text on a gray to white background with a red bar with white stars along the top and blue bar with white stars along the bottom

Matheson Museum Partnership

Matheson Museum Partnership Voices & Votes Exhibit in brown/yellow text over historic womens march image in background

Submitted by Alachua County in December 2023.

Event Date:

01/23/2024 - 12:00am to 01/24/2024 - 11:45pm

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.

Action Alert text with black exclamation point in red and white triangle graphic

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.

First Tuesday Talks with League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, VA

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in November 2023.

Event Date:

01/02/2024 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

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

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Lobby Days attendees spend day in Tallahassee advocating for LWV causes

Introducing the Meet & Mobilize Collaborative Initiative

President's Message, January 2024

Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination with Dr. Caitlin Jewitt

Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at the Meet & Mobilize Event

Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Action Team

Matheson Museum Partnership

Lobby Days in Tallahassee

Action Alert: Oppose Further Reduction of GRU Transfer by Authority

No First Tuesday Talk in January 2024

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