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LWVAC Position on Lee Property/Hickory Sink Development

Map of Lee Property and Hickory Sink

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2022.

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The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recently heard an initial request for a large-scale development on 4000+ acres known as the Lee Property. LWVAC is asking the BoCC to reject this initial request, called a Special Area Study, until all efforts to secure funding for preserving the entire property are exhausted. If no effort is made to secure this funding, then LWVAC will oppose the project.

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Living Room Conversation: Aspirations

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in October 2022.

Event Date: 
Nov 14 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Aspirations" 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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Electric Vehicle Expo

Green graphic of electric vehicle plugged into charging station

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2022.

Event Date: 
Nov 19 2022 10:00 am to Nov 20 2022 04:00 pm
Event location: 

Gainesville's Downtown Festival & Art Show

On November 19th and 20th at Gainesville's Downtown Festival & Art Show, the League of Women Voters of Alachua County will have a community booth and EV demo where you can learn all about electric vehicles - what it takes to own, charge and maintain one.

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Electric Vehicle Demonstration Event

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2022.

Event Date: 
Nov 19 2022 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Event location: 

Parking Lot West of GRU Administration

The League of Women Voters of Alachua County, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and National Drive Electric Week invite you to join us for an electric vehicle demonstration (showroom only, no driving) event on Saturday, November 19th!

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Local Issues Committee Meeting

homeless person sleeping under bridge

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2022.

Event Date: 
Oct 20 2022 05:30 pm

Join the Local Issues Committee on the third Thursday of each month for discussions and action planning around issues most important to Alachua County residents.

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Gainesville Sun Guest Column: See, touch, learn about electric vehicles at Nov. 19 event at GRU Administration Building

Attendees surround the Rivian R1T owned by a local resident.

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2022.

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The League of Women Voters of Alachua County, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and National Drive Electric Week invite you to join us for an electric vehicle demonstration (showroom only, no driving) event on Saturday, Nov. 19! We will have private and fleet vehicles on display at the public parking lot located immediately west of the GRU Administration Building and immediately north of the Rosa Parks Transfer Station (southwest corner of Southeast Fourth Avenue and Southeast Fourth Street).

Photo credit: MACOG
Attendees at Goshen First Fridays surround the Rivian R1T owned by a local resident (published in www.drivelectricweek.org)

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Members Corner

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Welcome to the Members Corner. Click a link below for current information.

 

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Recording of Sept. 15, 2022 Meet & Learn: Kate Trompetter & Project Resolve

Submitted by Stanislaus County in September 2022.

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Living Room Conversation: Bridging the Gap

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in September 2022.

Event Date: 
Oct 10 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Bridging the 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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Canceled: Local Issues Committee Meeting

homeless person sleeping under bridge

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2022.

Event Date: 
Sep 15 2022 05:30 pm

NOTICE: The September Local Issues meeting has been canceled. We look forward to seeing you in October.

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