Equal Ground, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building Black political power in Florida, held a meeting June 24 to mobilize Black voters in Leesburg and surrounding areas. The event was part of a statewide tour aimed at combating voter suppression tactics.
Genesis Robinson, interim executive director of Equal Ground, addressed attendees on the significance of state government decisions, along with specific bills and what it all will mean for the upcoming 2024 election.
“They (state legislators) pass laws, they repeal laws, but most importantly, they have a responsibility to pass a state budget,” Robinson said. “That budget governs our state; it forms all of the critical functions of the state. So what we see happening during that time period in legislative session is really a byproduct of what happens during the election season.”
During the meeting, Robinson highlighted several key issues affecting the community. One major topic was what he described as voter suppression laws in Florida, including the elimination and reduction of drop boxes and stricter requirements for vote-by-mail ballots.