Dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Your Hometown Equality Advocate
The Human Rights Council of North Central Florida has been your Hometown Equality Advocate for LGBT rights since 1993 – leading the fight for Alachua County (2019) and Gainesville (2018) conversion therapy ban ordinances, for Alachua County sexual orientation and gender identity protections (2013), Gainesville gender identity protections (2008), domestic partner registry (2007), domestic partner benefits for city employees (1999), and sexual orientation protections (1998). HRCNCF continues to conduct candidate questionnaires and forums to keep you informed where local candidates stand on LGBT issues..
News and Events
General Election Day in Alachua County is on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Early voting runs daily from October 24 to November 5 from 9:00 AM. to 6:00 PM at various voting sites. Check the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office for the list of all in-person early voting sites. On Sunday, November 6, you can also vote early but only at the Supervisor of Elections office, 515 N. Main St. You may also order a Vote By Mail ballot by contacting the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections at 352-374-5252 or at: www.VoteAlachua.com.
Be Informed
Check out the November 2022 edition of the Guardian newsletter, which includes more information about candidates and ballot measures on the November 8 general election ballot.
Click here to view a complete list of candidates' written responses to the HRCNCF August 2022 candidate questionnaire.
Get Involved
HRCNCF Board of Directors meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at Pride Community Center of North Central Florida, 3131 NW 13th Street, in Gainesville. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Donate to HRCNCF and Become a Member Today!
Your contributions are crucial to supporting our mission of ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. You can become a member by completing our contribution form, and mailing your check (made out to Human Rights Council of North Central Florida or HRCNCF) to:
HRCNCF
PO Box 12912
Gainesville FL 32604-0912
Thank you for your support!
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