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4.15 GRU: Let the Voters Decide

Submitted by Alachua County in April 2024.

Action Alerts

On Thursday, March 21st, the League of Women Voters led a coalition of organizations, including the Alachua County Labor Coalition, the NAACP and Gainesville Residents United, along with many community leaders in speaking to the city commission. We asked for a referendum on the ballot to repeal the GRU Authority from the city charter. Gainesville City Commission voted 6-0 (Commissioner Duncan-Walker was absent) to begin the process...

Building lit up with rainbow colored lights

Submitted by Alachua County in April 2024.

Event Date:

05/11/2024 - 6:00pm

Event location:

Gainesville Woman's Club

The League of Women Voters stands on the pillar of protecting the civil rights of all persons in the United States, including LGBTQI+ persons.

Submitted by Williamson County in April 2024.

Action Alerts

SB 1325, Arming Teachers, passed out of committee on Tuesday, April 2 and could hit the Senate Floor for a vote as early as Thursday, April 4. We have a chance to stop this dangerous bill, but you must ACT TODAY.

Red Gun Violence text with white Prevention and Safety text on black to gray background with red circle around a hand on the left

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date:

04/16/2024 - 6:30pm

LWVAC's new Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee will meet by Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month.

Stop Gun Violence red text on black background with gun covered in chain and lock

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

News

Gainesville's new Gun Violence Prevention Manager, Ms. Brittney Coleman, spent time with LWVAC's Gun Violence Prevention and Safety committee discussing the role of her new position and how LWVAC could help. A recording of the meeting is now available. Want to get involved with the League's efforts? Contact committee chair Gwendolyn Saffo.

Gun Safety and Access to Public Records

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2024.

Action Alerts

Action Alert for League Supported bills this week. 3/19

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America in blue text with red and blue stripes

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date:

04/21/2024 - 1:00pm

Event location:

Santa Fe College Blount Center

Join us for our panel discussion about secure gun storage. In addition to advocating for laws that require secure storage of firearms in homes and vehicles, we use the Be SMART framework to have conversations with parents and caregivers about keeping children from accessing loaded firearms...

Photo of students of diverse race, age and gender holding signs that say end gun violence.

Submitted by Bucks County in March 2024.

Action Alerts

Your voice can make a difference. Join CeasefirePA in Harrisburg on May 7th to demand that our lawmakers take action to End Gun Violence. You’ll meet with legislative offices and attend a mid-day rally on the front steps of the Capitol with elected leaders, survivors, youth, faith leaders, medical professionals, and other advocates to demand policies that would make Pennsylvania safer.

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date:

03/18/2024 - 6:30pm

Event location:

Curia on the Drag

Join local Moms Demand Action volunteers for a fun, informal meet-up. All are welcome. There's no formal agenda. It's a chance to ask questions about Moms Demand Action and gun violence prevention, share ideas, support each other, and get to know one another a bit better. RSVP here for more details and event updates.

Equal Pay Day Event at MTU by the Husky Statue

Submitted by Copper Country in March 2024.

Event Date:

03/12/2024 - 11:30am to 12:30pm

Event location:

Michigan Tech Husky Dog

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4.15 GRU: Let the Voters Decide

Join LWVAC at the Stand with the Banned Gala

Stop SB1325 That Would Arm Our Teachers

Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee Meeting

City's new Gun Violence Prevention Manager spends time with LWVAC

Gun Safety and Access to Public Records

Moms Demand Action Alachua County Panel Discussion on Secure Gun Storage

End Gun Violence: PA Advocacy Day

Moms Demand Action Alachua County Informal Meet-Up

Equal Pay Day Event at MTU by the Husky Statue

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