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From advancing health care to protecting the environment, voters care about many issues. We promote social and economic justice as well as the health and safety of all Americans to defend democracy.

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Citizen Initiative
Event Date: 
11/12/2024 - 7:00pm

Citizen Initiative (CI) gives voters a powerful “direct democracy” tool enabling them to collect signatures and put a proposed law or constitutional amendment directly on the ballot. Twenty-six of the U.S.

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Action Alerts

Early voting began today. Mail in voting is ongoing. The last day to vote in this election is November 5. Our focus continues to be informing voters, and the way you can help is by passing out League handouts to your friends, neighbors and groups. The best place for people to get information on their ballot choices is the League VOTE411.org site. Each of our handouts has a QR code that directs people to VOTE411.org...

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Have you made a voting plan? Voting can be one of those things that you know is coming up, but seems remote, and then, suddenly, the day arrives. That’s why the League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) encourages each person to think ahead and make a plan on where you will be and how you will vote.

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Shall the five members of the board of county commissioners of Alachua County, Florida, be elected by all electors within the county at large? League of Women Voters Recommendation: Vote YES, even as the referendum is challenged in court. Learn why....

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One of the best communication tools our League has is the breadth of the circles of our members. That, coupled with the sterling reputation of the League, means that face to face, one to one contact with our circles is a great way to motivate people to make a plan to vote, become informed, and complete their ballots. Learn how you can share information about voting with your circles and networks.

Nevada County Board of Education candidate forum

The Nevada County Board of Education Trustee Area 2 was the first of four candidate forums in this election cycle. Candidates Timothy May (incumbent) and Alvin Gebhart answered many questions from the community on issues ranging from bullying in schools to school finance.

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The LWVAC supports continuing support for educational and other services to Alachua County K-12 students and recommends voting YES on this issue. Learn why...

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The LWVAC supports at large voting of commissioners because, in Alachua County, it promotes racial justice. It is also associated with gender equity, contributes to a cohesive governing body with a county-wide focus and avoids the risks and potential conflict of gerrymandering. Here’s what you need to know about the LWVAC’s stance supporting at-large Alachua County commissioners...

Climate Voters Unite Election Kick Off
Event Date: 
09/14/2024 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
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City of Gainesville residents will see a referendum on the November election ballot that will determine the future control of Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU). In 2023, local control of this municipal utility was removed by the state legislature and given to a governor-appointed Authority. The November referendum will allow Gainesville voters to have a say in whether they prefer to return control to local officials (Yes vote) or if they want control to remain with the governor’s appointees (No vote.) Today, we are asking you to do two things...

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