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Looking for ways to get engaged in your community? Check out some of Leon County’s upcoming events and programs.

Celebrating 250 Years: Women and Civic Life in Early America

When: Tuesday, March 3, from 6-7 p.m.
Where: Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue

Celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Dr. Mercedes “Sadie” Haigler from Florida State University’s Department of History explores women’s roles in early American civic life and political networks. This lecture connects historical foundations to contemporary American identity and culture, showing how the revolutionary spirit continues to shape community engagement, social life, and civic participation today. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

About the Speaker
Dr. Mercedes “Sadie” Haigler is an assistant professor of history at Florida State University, specializing in gender, political culture, and partisan development in the early American republic. Her research examines early American civic life and political networks, highlighting women’s roles in shaping American identity and culture.

Since 2017, Leon County Government has implemented more than 500 citizen ideas to improve programs and services for Leon County residents.  Citizens have submitted bright ideas like:

• Adding a button to translate the County’s Emergency Information Portal website to keep citizens of any language proficiency informed during a disaster.

• Creating a “Help My Pet” sticker to assist first responders in contacting a pet caretaker when the owner cannot be reached.

• Declaring Florida Emancipation Day as a County holiday.

• As a pilot program, installing three electric vehicle charging stations at the Main Library and Eastside Branch Library.

• Transferring surplus Leon County EMS ambulances to Lively Technical Center to be used for training in the Diesel Truck Maintenance Program.

All of these suggestions came from citizens like you and are now implemented in Leon County!

Join Leon County in co-creating our one-of-a-kind community by sending your own bright ideas.