Worried about national and state events? Concerned about the chaos of executive actions and a silent legislature? Want to do something but can’t figure out how?
The League of Women Voters of Alachua County is preparing a series of action plans. They are intended to encourage you to respond to the daily breach of the rule of law and the separation of powers. That separation has nourished and guarded this nation since its inception. We are calling this the What You Can Do (WYCD) campaign.
These WYCD Action Items will appear regularly. They will be designed to provide concrete actions to give you a mechanism for doing something. Daily assaults on personal freedoms and institutions meant to serve American citizens can be
overwhelming. Ignoring the worst and retreating inward can seem like the only response. Fear is
understandable. But fear contributes to the dismantling. Action, because it is the right thing to do, helps us sleep at night. Action, regardless of outcome, makes a pillow softer.
The League suggests that you post each message in your kitchen. Grab your morning beverage, grab your phone, and take action.
To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org (subject: What%20You%20Can%20Do) with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.
CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) Canvassers needed for special election Nov 4, 2) Camp Blanding Protest
LOCAL
On November 4, 2025, there will be a special election for voters to again choose their preference between a governor-appointed Authority to oversee Gainesville Regional Utilities or return governance to local elected officials. I’ll attach a prior WYCD message that gives some details.
For the special election, canvassers are needed to provide oversight of the election process and ensure integrity. If you would like to serve our community by being a canvasser, please read the message below.
"The Gainesville City Commission is pleased to receive applications for consideration to the Board of Canvassers for the Special Election 2025. The Canvassing Board provides oversight to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
To qualify, please submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk’s Office via clerks [at] gainesvillefl.gov%20">email or mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 200 East University Avenue, Station 18, Gainesville, FL 32601. Letters of interest must be received by 5 p.m. on July 31, 2025. City residency is required. Please contact us at (352) 334-5015 or email for questions or additional information."
2) Camp Blanding Protest 7/19
Saturday, 7/19, Camp Blanding Detention Center Protest.
a. Camp Blanding (5629 FL-16 W, Starke) at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19.
b. See Mainstreet Daily News, July 11, Local faith leaders, residents reject Camp Blanding’s ICE detention center.
