Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: Feb 20-Feb 26, 2023
Track the Biden Administration's campaign promises
All Vote By Mail requests expired after the 2022 General Election! Click here to register now.
We stand in solidarity with DEC member Veysel Dokur and the people of Turkiye and Syria as they suffer massive devastation and loss of life with the recent earthquakes. If you are able to donate, please click here.
|
|
Serving Our Communities
Opportunities to Do Good across Polk County
Wednesday, Feb 22, 10:00am-2:00pm- Winter Haven, Positively U Food and Clothing
Positively U provides free clothing for all ages and sizes every Wednesday. We offer free HIV testing and COVID self test kits for anyone in need. We provide Laundry services to people without housing. Please contact our location for the exact dates for food assistance. Food is first come, first served.
Thursday, Feb 23, 10:30am-3:30pm- Lakeland, OneBlood Blood Drive
OneBlood is parking their bus at LakelandPD on February 23rd from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
All donors will receive a cool OneBlood Long Sleeve T-shirt, & a $20 eGift Card. Plus, a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse, and cholesterol screening!
Schedule your appointment here: https://tinyurl.com/2xex5x23
|
|
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION
Everyday Heroes from Polk County
Each week, as we deliver our Weekly Digest to you, we will share stories of the many heroes that have worked so hard for so long to make our communities better. We will highlight both historical and current events, but most importantly we want you to be part of this acknowledgment. Therefore, if you know of a champion you believe is worthy to be in the spotlight in our Weekly Digest, please submit their name and contact information. We will reach out to them and share their story with our readers. In this way, we can begin to celebrate our combined hard work to be the strongest together, because in unity there will always be strength. We at the Polk DEC hope to help make our community stronger by speaking with, as well as embracing, ALL of the residents of Polk County.
Events To Support This Week:
Wednesday, Feb 22, 7:30pm-9:00pm, The FSC Studio Returns with Black Jazz Composers
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801
Friday, Feb 24, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Black Artisan Market and Movie on the Lawn
Bonnet Springs Park
400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
Saturday, Feb 25, 10:00am, Polk History Center's Genealogy Speaker Series
Dr. Deborah Abbott, "Strategies and Techniques: Reconstructing an African American family from slavery to freedom"
100 East Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830
Visit the Luster African American Heritage Museum
585 East Summerlin Street, Bartow, FL 33830
|
|
|
Florida Democratic Party Election for Chair
On Saturday, February 25th, the Executive Committee of the Florida Democratic Party will meet in Maitland, FL to elect a new chair of the Florida Democratic Party. Currently, there are 4 announced candidates for the position:
Dr. Carolina Ampudia (immediate Past President, Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida)
Nikki Fried (fmr. FL Commissioner of Agriculture)
Rick Hoye (Chair, Broward County DEC)
Annette Taddeo (fmr. State Senator FL-40)
|
|
|
2023 Municipal Elections
As a reminder, the qualifying period for municipal candidates starts in February.
The following municipalities have elections on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023!! As candidates are formally qualified we will highlight these races for our readers.
- Bartow
- Davenport
- Eagle Lake
- Frostproof
- Haines City
- Lake Ashton
- Lake Hamilton
- Lake Wales
- Mulberry
While municipal races are non-partisan, we know those who identify with a party likely bring their party politics to the municipal chambers. And many of those currently holding office are recognized Republicans who are agents of the more extreme right-wing politics putting our democracy at risk.
We can help you organize a campaign! We can help you be the voice of local voters!
|
|
|
Club, Caucus and Committee Meetings
February 20-February 26, 2023
Polk County Jewish Caucus Monthly Meeting
Tue, Feb 21, 7:00pm-8:30pm EST
Rainbow Ridge LGBTQ+ Caucus Monthly Meeting
Tue, Feb 21, 7:00pm-8:30pm EST
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lakeland
3140 Troy Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803
Polk County Democratic Environmental Caucus Monthly Meeting
Thursday, Feb 23, 7:00pm-8:30pm
DEC Voter Registration Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 23, 7:00pm
*email Chair Barbara Dutcher for details*
polkdecvr@gmail.com
Polk County Progressive Democratic Caucus Monthly Meeting
Friday, Feb 24, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Greater Winter Haven Club Monthly Meeting
Saturday, Feb 25, 1:00pm
Polk County Information
Auburndale City Commission Meeting
Monday, Feb 20, 7:00pm
1 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL 33823
Lake Wales City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 21, 6:00pm
201 W Central Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Future Polk County DEC Mobilize Events
Keep us up to date: If you would like to feature what your club or caucus is doing please send information to polkdemwd@gmail.com
|
|
|
|
Democratic Party of Polk County, Club & Caucus Links
|
|
|
If you would like to know more about a caucus or club which does not have a hyperlink, please email PolkCountyDemocrats@gmail.com
|
|
|
Paid Political Advertisement for the Democratic Party of Polk County
6039 Cypress Gardens, PMB 328, Winter Haven, FL 33884
|
|
|
|
|
