Representative Government

Representative Government

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable, and responsive.

Supreme Court Panel
Event Date: 
03/02/2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College

Recording Now Available: The LWV of Alachua County and Santa Fe College Social and Behavioral Sciences Department are pleased to present an exciting and timely, in-person panel discussion regarding the U.S. Supreme Court Case, Moore v. Harper and the potential impacts on our elections and democracy as we know it. Join us on the Santa Fe College Campus 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606 in Building WA, room WA-108 on March 2nd from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public with ample free parking nearby.

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Event Date: 
02/01/2023 - 6:30pm

Join us for our next meeting where we'll discuss upcoming tabling opportunities and other events.  Contact Gwen Wagner or Diana Boxer at info [at] lwv-alachua.org

Gavel - Social and Criminal Justice
News

“Moore v. Harper is the most important case for American democracy in the nation’s history,” according to Michael Luttig, a prominent conservative (Sherman, 2022). Judge Luttig, who is not known for hyperbole, is expressing the alarm many are experiencing about this case. Here, our own, Diane Dimperio outlines the case, arguments for and against, and its potential impact on our 2024 elections.

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News

Watch this to video to learn about candidates for town-wide office and hear their positions on issues of importance to the town.

Remembering January 6th 2021
Public Statement

In defense of democracy

ELECTORAL COUNT REFORM: A STEP FORWARD

January 6, 2021, was a dark day in our nation's history, and the disinformation that sparked the insurrection continues to attack our election system. 

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Event Date: 
01/04/2022 - 6:30pm

Join us for our next meeting where we'll continue planning the Moore v Harper panel and other activities.

LWVFL President, Cecile Scoon
Blog Post

By Cecile M. Scoon, Esq., League of Women Voters of Florida President

Since the 2020 election, Florida’s state Legislature has enacted numerous measures that impact how Floridians vote and how their voices are heard. One of the ways that Florida citizens’ voices are either elevated or muted is by the process of redistricting.

 I have questions about Oregon’s vote by mail system.

Map Our Future Rally
Event Date: 
12/07/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

DuPage County Courthouse

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Event Date: 
12/07/2022 - 6:30pm

Join us for our next meeting where we'll debrief the 2022 election season and plan what's next.

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