Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: February 18th - February 24th, 2024
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FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The overarching theme in 2024 is "African Americans and the Arts". Various national organizations are sponsoring events throughout the month that center around the arts.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Museum of Florida History
Lakeland City Commissioners Signal Support for Making Juneteenth a City Holiday
Local communities and organizations will also be hosting events throughout the month to celebrate the achievements, honor the resilience and acknowledge the struggles faced by blacks and African Americans in Florida and the United States. We will highlight events throughout the month as they are announced!
Thursday, February 22nd- Winter Haven Library- Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation and Equality
Saturday, February 24th- Eatonville Chamber of Commerce- Black History Speaks
Tuesday, February 27th, 11:30am- AAUW Lake Wales Commemoration of Black History Month
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FORT MEADE BLACK HISTORY PARADE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1pm
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APRIL 2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Our next round of municipal elections are just around the corner in:
BARTOW- THERE WILL BE NO ELECTION AS THE THREE CONTESTED SEATS HAVE INCUMBENTS WITH NO OPPOSITION.
DAVENPORT- CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR SEATS 1 and 2 ENDED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16th.
EAGLE LAKE- NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT PUBLICATION DEADLINE
FROSTPROOF- CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR SEATS 4 and 5 ENDED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16th.
HAINES CITY- CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR SEATS 3 and 4 ENDED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16th.
LAKE HAMILTON- NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT PUBLICATION DEADLINE
LAKE WALES- CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR SEATS 2 and 4 ENDED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16th.
POLK CITY- NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT PUBLICATION DEADLINE
Candidates have begun to emerge in a few of the races and we will keep our readers updated on who is running and what they stand for as office seekers.
The DEC will be texting voters to remind them to vote in the municipal elections and to also sign up for Vote by Mail ballots. If you would like to help with texting campaigns, please let Barbara Harris (vicechair1@polkdemocrats.net) or Kathy Sites (secpolkdec@gmail.com) know.
YOUR VOTE CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE! KNOW WHO IS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY!
The next meeting of the Campaign and Candidate Recruitment Committee will be Wednesday, February 28th at 3pm via Zoom.
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The Polk County Democrats next monthly general meeting will be at 6:30pm, Monday, March 11th, 2024 on Zoom.
Club, Caucus and Committee Meetings
February 18th- February 24th, 2024
Membership and Precinct Organizing Committee (MPOC) Meeting- Zoom
Monday, February 19th, 6:30pm
For more information, email John Hill at vicechair2@polkdemocrats.net
Polk Democratic Senior Caucus- Zoom
Tuesday, February 20th, 2:00pm
For more information, email John Hill at vicechair2@polkdemocrats.net
Rainbow Ridge LGBTQA Democratic Caucus
Tuesday, February 20th, 6:30pm
Wales Pointe Restaurant
207 E Park Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Guest Speaker: Brandon Alvarado- Candidate, Seat 2, Lake Wales City Commission
Masquerade Ball Committee- Zoom
Friday, February 23rd, 2:30pm
For more information, email Barbara Harris at vicechair1@polkdemocrats.net
Polk Democratic Progressive Caucus- Zoom
Friday, February 23rd, 7:00pm
For more information, email Veysel Dokur at veyseldokur@gmail.com
Greater Winter Haven Democrats Club
Saturday, February 24th, 1:00pm
For more information, email Sheila Belt at sheila.belt@gmail.com
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Civic Activities around the Area
February 18th- February 24th, 2024
Auburndale City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 19th, 7pm
Bartow City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 19th, 6pm
Davenport City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 19th, 7pm
Frostproof City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 19th, 6pm
Lakeland City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 19th, 9am
Lake Alfred City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 19th, 7pm
Lake Wales City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 20th, 6pm
Polk County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 20th, 9am
Ft. Meade Special City Commission Meeting
Wednesday, February 21st, 6pm
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Democratic Party of Polk County, Club & Caucus Links
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If you would like to know more about a caucus or club which does not have a hyperlink, please email PolkCountyDemocrats@gmail.com
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