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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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Gainesville Residents United, Inc. provides updates on the litigation related to Gainesville Regional Utilities.

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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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Dec 05 2023 11:45 am
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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.

First Tuesday Talks with League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, VA
Event Date: 
Nov 07 2023 11:45 am
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Avellinos Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are key principles enshrined in the bylaws of the League of Women Voters.  At our November First Tuesday Talk on Election Day, November 7th, David Travis Jr.

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Action Alerts

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will soon be reviewing proposals for the Lee Property. There are upcoming meetings discussing this property and LWVAC encourages everyone to attend any and all of the meetings.

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The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) will soon be reviewing proposals for the Lee Property. There are three upcoming meetings discussing this property and LWVAC encourages everyone to attend any and all of the meetings.

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Event Date: 
Oct 10 2023 07:00 pm
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Oak Hammock

At this Oak Hammock Committee Meeting, Lynn Leverty, retired faculty member of the UF Political Science Dept, will discuss, "Can Voters be More Involved in Choosing Political Candidates?".

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Oct 25 2023 01:30 pm
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Santa Fe College

Press release from the Office of Senator Jennifer Bradley: The Alachua County Legislative Delegation will be holding its annual public hearing 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.

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