Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: March 29 - April 4, 2021

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TRAIN TO LEAD LOCAL DEMOCRATS 

The National Democratic Training Committee will hold a Florida County Leaders Series, in partnership with Florida Agriculture Commissioner, Nikki Fried.

The first free virtual training session will take place on Saturday, April 10th from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST and focus on ‘What is A Democratic precinct Committee Person?”

If you’re part of your local Democratic party’s leadership, a precinct leader, or a local leader, this training is just for you! We’re here to help train local Democrats for success.

 For more information, click here.
Call to Action:

Sign Progressive Florida's petition urging state senators to oppose the legislation, which is headed to them as SB484. 

Contact your senators directly, here.

For more information, follow this link.
April 6 Municipal Elections:  Lakeland, Bartow, Dundee, Haines City, Lake Alfred and Lake Wales
  • Early, in-person voting continues through April 5, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, at the Polk County Supervisor of Elections offices in Lakeland, Bartow and Winter Haven.
  • Vote-by-mail drop boxes will be available at the City Halls that are open to the public and Polk County Supervisor of Elections offices in Bartow and Winter Haven.
  • For more details, visit the Poll County Supervisor of Elections website.

ATTENTION LAKELAND CITY VOTERS

The city-wide election on April 6th, 2021 for the Commission Seat in SE District D is a special election, to fulfill the term for the seat vacated by Scott Franklin when he was elected to Congress. The winner of this seat on April 6 will go on to the regular election on November 2 for a full four-year term.
 
There are four candidates in this April election, two of whom are Democrats - Steve Frankenberger and Shandale Terrell.  We cannot endorse either candidate but are asking you to pick one of the following, and vote on April 6th or earlier.
 
Both candidates can use volunteer help.  If you can help or donate to the candidate of your choice, please check out their information below: 

Candidate Steve Frankenberger 
Email: SteveFrankenberger@outlook.com
Facebook: Frankenberger4LKLD 
You will find information to donate or volunteer your time at his link below:
https://stevefrankenberger.com/

OR
 
Candidate Shandale Terrell 
Email:Shandale5q@yahoo.com
Facebook: Shandale Terrell For The Community
You will find information to donate or volunteer your time at his link below:
https://shandaleterrell.com/

ATTENTION LAKE WALES CITY VOTERS

For this city-wide election on April 6, 2021, the Polk County Democrats are endorsing the candidates below for the Lake Wales City Commission.

Daniel is running for Seat #2,  Kris is running for Seat #4

Both candidates can use volunteer help.  If you can help or donate either candidate , please check out their information below: 

Candidate Daniel Williams
Email: dwilliamscampaign@gmail.com
FaceBook: DWforLW
You will find information to donate or volunteer your time at his Facebook page.
FaceBook: DWforLW

Candidate Kris Fitzgerald
Email: fitzgerald4lw27@gmail.com
Facebook: FitzgeraldCampaign
You will find information to donate or volunteer your time at her link below:
https://www.vote4fitzgerald.com 
COVID Relief Updates
   Vice President Kamala Harris visited Jacksonville on Monday as part of the Biden administration’s “Help is Here” tour of the nation promoting the $1.9 trillion relief package.
   She visited the federally-run Gateway Mall vaccination site before stopping by a Northwest Jacksonville food distribution warehouse.
   “I’m here to emphasize the importance of vaccinations and getting the vaccine,” Harris said as she got off Air Force Two at Jacksonville International Airport .
   Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and Federal Emergency Management Agency regional lead Bob Spence all greeted Harris at the airport and accompanied her on a tour of the Gateway facility.

Did you know: State Rep. Darren Soto held a virtual American Rescue Plan Town Hall last week to discuss the benefits for Central Florida? Watch and listen to the recorded event here.

Stop the attack on educators. Vote NO on SB 1014!

Depending on the county, educators might have more than 100 items they can have deducted from their payroll. From health insurance to United Way donations to gym memberships, educators are given the freedom to choose what to have deducted from their paycheck. Bill 1014 removes that freedom for union membership only. Our legislators should be in the business of ensuring and expanding freedom, not limiting it.
Click the link above to find out more and how to send a message to the members of the Senate Rules Committee to reject this bill.

Important Dates and Meetings
Steering Committee & Regular DEC Meetings

The next Steering Committee meeting will be held on Monday, April 5th
The next Regular DEC Meeting will be held on Monday, April 12th  Click here to register.
(Regular DEC meetings are on 2nd Monday of the month)

Club & Caucus Meetings
 

Lake Ashton Democratic Club Monthly Meeting April 1 at 4 PM
(Regularly Meeting Every 1st Thursday of each month) 

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Lakeland Democratic Club April 1 at 7 PM
(Regularly Meeting Every 1st Thursday of each month)
The speaker this month will be Mr. Andy Crossfield, Vice President of League of Women Voters of Polk County. The topic which is important today and one that Andy is very familiar with will be: "Our Growing Wealth Gap, And Its Implication On The Economy".
Due to Covid-19 the Lakeland Democratic Club meets virtually using ZOOM. The public is invited to join and the ZOOM link can be found on the web homepage The Lakeland Democratic Club (lakelanddems.com) /www.lakelanddems.com/

Events Calendar of Clubs and Caucuses

Volunteer for Get Out The Vote (GOTV)

The coming Florida state elections are going to be very challenging. Start helping now by volunteering with The Membership & Precinct Organizing Committee (MPOC) and Voter Registration teams. 

  • Are you good at teaching or explaining things to others? Put your skills to use as a trainer, especially for Voter Registration.
  • Are you bi-lingual? Would you like to become a coordinator for your community?
  • Do you keep up with community events (markets, festivals, etc.) in your area? Gather information for venues for voter registration and Democratic Party presence
  • Are you good at organizing information? Collect, record and track voter registrations.
  • Do you enjoy getting out in your local area? Are you good at doing research on the internet? Build our database of apartments and gated communities.

Click here to Join the MPOC Support Team.
Click here to Join the Voter Registration Support Team.
Click here to Join the Public Relations and Publicity Support Team
Click here to Join the virtual Office Support Team
Click here to Join the Campaign & Candidate Recruitment Support Team
Democratic Party of Polk County, Club & Caucus Links
 
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Democratic Party of Polk County https://www.facebook.com/PolkCountyFLDemocrats
Democratic Club of Cypress Lakes https://www.facebook.com/groups/390228374937950
Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Polk Co. https://www.facebook.com/Polk-County-Chapter-Democratic-Hispanic-Caucus-of-Florida-340664722737576/
Democratic Women's Club of Lakeland https://www.facebook.com/groups/DWCLakeland
Greater Winter Haven Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/102229486585792
Lake Ashton Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/446482912365417
Lake Wales Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/397452277058019
Lakeland Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/LakelandDemClub/
North East Polk Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/NEPolkDemClub/
Polk Co. Progressive Democratic Caucus https://www.facebook.com/PolkProgressives
Rainbow Ridge LGTBA Caucus https://www.facebook.com/Polklgbta
Solivita Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/solivitademocraticclub
Polk County Disability Caucus https://www.facebook.com/PolkDemDisabilityCaucus/
Polk County Young Democrats https://www.facebook.com/PolkYoungDems
Mailing Address:
 
Due to the pandemic the Democratic Party of Polk County has closed the office in Lakeland.
The mailing address is the following:
The Democratic Party of Polk County, 6039 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Suite 328, Winter Haven, FL 33884   
The telephone number remains the same:  (863) 668-7199
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