Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: Dec 13-19, 2021
Promoting the Build Back Better initiative
How will the Biden Administration's Build Back Better initiative positively impact Floridians?
Fellow Polk County Democrat Bernie Warren compiled some highlights we will publish over the next few weeks to help everyone be confident in promoting and supporting this historic investment to help Americans. Please use it to counter misinformation and promote through your networks, and urge Senators to adopt this bill.
Education: BBB will make education beyond high school more affordable and accessible byincreasing maximum Pell Grant awards by $550 for students at public and private non-profit institutions, supporting the 370,352 students in Florida who rely on Pell.
Jobs: BBB will train America’s workers for the jobs of the future via grants to Florida's 27 state colleges to develop and deliver innovative training programs and expand proven ones.
Housing: BBB will reduce housing costs and expand housing options by expanding rental assistance for Florida renters, and increasing the supply of high-quality housing through the construction and rehabilitation of over 1 million affordable housing units nationwide. It includes one of the largest investments in down payment assistance, enabling more first-generation homebuyers to purchase their first home.
Campaign targets Vote By Mail
The Polk County DEC will soon launch a major campaign encouraging Polk County Democrats to sign up for a Vote by Mail (VBM) ballot as a means to increase Democratic voter turnout.
Make sure you are registered to vote by mail by signing up online now or contacting the Polk County Supervisor of Elections Office at (863) 534-5888.
For a summary on the legislative changes to Florida's voting laws, click here.
Keep us up to date: If you would like to feature what your club or caucus is doing or introduce a new president, other office holder or person of interest, please send information to polkdemwd@gmail.com
Democratic Party of Polk County, Club & Caucus Links
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Polk Co. Disability Caucus
Polk Co. Environmental Caucus Polk Co. Jewish Caucus
Polk Co. Progressive Democratic Caucus
Polk Co. Young Democrats
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