Social Policy

Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

Gun Safety
Blog Post

Assault weapons are firearms that can fire more and deadlier rounds over a shorter period than a handgun.

Map of Lee Property and Hickory Sink
News

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.

Health Care Committee in white text on a blue rectangle with geometric shapes in a variety of blue colors in the far background
Event Date: 
12/11/2023 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Oak Hammock

Our new Health Care Committee, co-chaired by Barbara Frentzen and Kim Walsh-Childers, is hosting its December meeting in person at Oak Hammock. They hope to make the meeting available via Zoom as well.

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority
Event Date: 
11/13/2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Event location: 

Recorded on YouTube

Watch the recorded town hall on the proposed affordable housing bond measure from Kate Hartley, Bay Area Regional Housing Finance Authority Director. Recorded November 13, 2023.

Text and QR Code for Health Care Survey with stethoscope and keyboard on gray background

Action Alerts

The Alachua County Community Health Improvement Planning Steering Committee is requesting feedback from Alachua County residents with a 15-minute survey regarding their views about health and health care in the county.

Position

Support for a fair criminal justice system free from discrimination
Three women at LWV table with red table cloth
Event Date: 
11/18/2023 - 10:00am to 11/19/2023 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

Downtown Gainesville (near The Hippodrome)

LWV of Alachua County is tabling at Gainesville's Downtown Festival and Art Show. Join us to assist attendees with voter registration (training required) and voter education. We will also be collecting petition signatures. 

The Realities of Prenatal Care in Volusia County
Event Date: 
11/18/2023 - 10:30am
Event location: 

City Island Library

Our presenters will explain prenatal barriers that prevent adequate prenatal care, including Medicaid concerns.

Position

Statement/Resolution on First Amendment and Book Bans
US Supreme Court
Event Date: 
12/05/2023 - 11:45am
Event location: 

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.

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