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Lobby Days in Tallahassee

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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.

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Action Alert: Oppose Further Reduction of GRU Transfer by Authority

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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.

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VIDEO: LWVW How to Run for Local Public Office for the 2024 Town Election

Submitted by Wellesley in December 2023.

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On December 6, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Wellesley held our annual information session for anyone interested in running for Town Meeting or one of Wellesley’s Boards in our town's March 2024 election.  With our panel of civic all-stars,

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No First Tuesday Talk in January 2024

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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Living Room Conversations: Opportunity Gap

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in November 2023.

Event Date: 
02/12/2024 - 7:00pm
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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Living Room Conversations: Search for Meaning

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in November 2023.

Event Date: 
01/08/2024 - 7:00pm
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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Update on the Lee Property/Hickory Sink Development Issue - 11/13/23

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Submitted by Alachua County in November 2023.

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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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LWVAC President Garry Addresses the Alachua County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

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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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GRU Updates as of October 20, 2023

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

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

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Agenda Available: 2024 Alachua County Appropriations Requests/Delegation Hearing

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

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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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