Fed, State and Local Activity June 3 – 8

LOCAL
MONDAY
Joint Alachua County and City of Gainesville Special Meeting This meeting will focus on future development of Cabot Koppers, and the 8th and Waldo Corridor. More information and the agenda can be found here.
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Jack Durrance Auditorium (Room 209) Alachua County Administration Building (12 S.E. 1st Street)
TUESDAY
Alachua County School Board Regular Meeting Agenda can be found here.
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Boardroom at the District Office, 620 East University Avenue.
THURSDAY
Gainesville City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda can be found on this page.
Time: 1pm
Location: 200 East University Ave, Room 16 Roberta Lisle Kline Conference Room
Wear Orange Presented by Guts and Glory. he evening will feature “powerful stories from survivors, teachers, and supporters will open your eyes to the uniquely-American crisis of gun violence that claims 40,000 victims each year. The evening promises to bring with it strong emotions: fear & loss, certainly; but also the hope, support, and beauty of people committed to this cause. Laughter is also guaranteed.” For ticket information (all proceeds go to Moms Demand Action of Alachua County), please visit the event page here.
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: United Church of Gainesville (1624 NW 5th Ave, 32603)
SATURDAY
Change the Debate “Learn how our local region will benefit from the Green New Deal and where our movement supporting the Green New Deal envisions the solutions for Climate Change must come.” More information can be found on the event page on Facebook, located here.
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Alachua County Public Library-Downtown (401 East University Ave 32601)
FEDERAL
Our June Other Voices piece in the Gainesville Sun hopes to put pressure on Congressman Yoho and reach Republicans who, like Michigan Congressman, feel that Trump’s obstruction of justice merit Congressional action. It can be found here. We have requested a meeting in order to discuss his stance on the Mueller Report.
Call him and let him know that it is his duty to hold the president accountable.
* DC office: (202)225-5744
* Gainesville office: (352)505-0838
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