Citizen Rights

Citizen Rights

Democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. Governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible.

Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration, January 19, 2025
Event Date: 
01/19/2025 - 3:00pm
Event location: 

Asbury United Methodist Church

The Montgomery Co-Radford City-Floyd Co Branch of the NAACP will present its' annual celebration program on Sunday, January 19 2025 at 3 p.m. to honor the legacy of Dr. King.

First Tuesday Talk February 4, 2025: Reproductive Health, Education Funding, Voting Rights, Critical issues in the 2025 General Assembly
Event Date: 
02/04/2025 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Police Department Community Room

The Virginia General Assembly will be half-way through the 2025 session on Feb. 4th when we meet – a perfect time for us as League members to focus on proposed legislation and lobby our legislators.

2025 Dialogue on Race Winter Summit: Law Enforcement, Data, Obstacles, Action
Event Date: 
01/25/2025 - 10:00am to 2:30pm
Event location: 

Christiansburg Middle School

This year's Dialogue on Race Winter Summit will be in-person and organized into interactive small table conversations around data presented by the Law Enforcement and Education Issue Groups.

Representative Chuck Brannan Letterhead
Event Date: 
01/09/2025 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College

Press release from the Office of Representative Chuck Brannan: The Alachua County Legislative Delegation will be holding its annual public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1:00 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. The public is encouraged to attend this opportunity to request legislation or state funding, as well as to express opinions on any other matter of state concern ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session.

The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts in white and gold text on a purple background
News

The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts. Disinformation FALSELY claiming that the NAACP and Black local leaders are opposed to at-large districts have arrived in mail boxes. Again.

Yes on 4 Get Out the Vote graphic
Event Date: 
10/31/2024 - 4:00pm to 11/05/2024 - 8:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for the Get Out the Vote Phonebank as we make dials to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban!
We will be making calls across Florida to talk to voters about supporting Amendment 4 and inviting them to vote to have their voice heard. No experience is necessary and our team will be providing you with training and materials during the event. The time to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban is NOW, join us as we make history!

Yes on 4 Get Out the Vote graphic
Event Date: 
11/04/2024 - 10:30am to 11/05/2024 - 6:30pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV in Gainesville for our Get Out the Vote Canvass as we go door-to-door to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban! We will be going door to door in Gainesville to talk to voters about supporting Amendment 4 and inviting them to vote at their assigned polling location.. Multiple shifts are available. No experience is necessary and our team will be providing you with training and materials during the event.

Yes on 4 Get Out the Early Vote Graphic
Event Date: 
11/02/2024 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Event location: 

How Bazar

Join Yes on 4 and LWV at UF’s Crowd Canvass at the How Bazar Night Market! We are seeking volunteers to join our table to reach fellow Gators about supporting Amendment 4 and ENDING Florida’s Extreme Abortion Ban. No experience is necessary, training will be provided!

Citizens Right to Know Spanish Language Program graphic
Event Date: 
10/24/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

Matheson History Museum

LWVAC is partnering with the Matheson History Museum and the Latina Women’s League to present the a Spanish-language educat

Yes on 4 graphic
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The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) and Alachua County (LWVAC) worked tirelessly to get Amendment 4 (limiting government interference with abortion) on the November ballot. Now the task is to ensure that it passes with the 60% required. That takes money, and that’s what motivated LWVAC members Shayna Rich, Alison Keel, and Candy Birch, along with Candi Churchill and J. Maggio, to host a YES ON 4 fundraiser on Oct 15.

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