Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: July 17 -July 23, 2023
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WAYS TO CELEBRATE CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: 8 WAYS TO CELEBRATE DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH 2023
It is also worth noting that our chapter of the Democratic Disability Caucus is currently defunct. 10 members are needed to start the process of becoming an active chapter again and what a wonderful way it would be to celebrate Disability Pride Month this year. If you are interested in becoming a member please reach out to John Hill at vicechair2@polkdemocrats.net or Barbara Harris at vicechair1@polkdemocrats.net
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A New and Revitalized Polk Young Democrats!
Tuesday, July 18th marks the first milestone of the revitalized Polk Young Democrats. Their 2023 organizational meeting will be held on Zoom as the group elects officers and board members. All Democrats between the ages of 18 and 40 are encouraged to join. You can sign up on Mobilize at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/570859/ Many of you have had the pleasure of meeting Mat, Kendra, Kito and Symphony as they travel throughout Polk County and introduce the group to our clubs and caucuses. They and the other members are working hard to strengthen our community reach and bring new faces into the Polk County Democratic Party.! Well Done! For more information on the Polk Young Democrats visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PolkYoungDems
 
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ELECTIONS ARE HAPPENING EVERYWHERE IN POLK COUNTY- ARE YOU READY TO RUN?
To see who has filed to run in local/municipal races, click this link to be taken to the Polk County Supervision of Elections candidate page. This list is updated regularly.
To see who has filed to run in state elections, click this link to be taken to the Florida Division of Elections candidate page. This list is also updated regularly.
If you are interested in running for office and need more information please reach out to the DEC with any questions/requests. We must contest every seat to enact the positive change we desperately need in Polk County and beyond!
 The next Campaign and Candidate Recruitment Committee Meeting is Wednesday, July 26th at 1pm. Please let John Hill know if you would like to attend at vicechair2@polkdemocrats.net
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Current County Commissioner Neil Combee (Republican) is seeking the office of Property Appraiser in 2024. Last month, Neil was the most vocal supporter AGAINST the Polk County Commission approving a Pride proclamation and was successful in spewing his ignorance and hatred towards his LGBTQIA constituents (and every elected in Polk County has LGBTQIA constituents regardless of their views). Now Neil explains below why he should be elected Property Appraiser in the August primary next year versus waiting until the November general election.
http://Do All Florida counties need partisan elections for constitutional offices?
WE NEED DEMOCRATS RUNNING FOR EVERY SINGLE OFFICE!!!
Hypocrite of the Week
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis (addressing the Tennessee GOP annual fundraiser last weekend and forecasting his own crushing defeat for the GOP presidential nomination)
"Siding with corporations over your own constituency is not going to win elections"
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VOTER REGISTRATION TRAINING EVERY MONTH!
Sign up to learn how we’re providing registration information now, what the new rules are, and best practices for finding our target voters. Held via Zoom each month on the 3rd Wednesday at 1 PM.
Sign up on Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/polkcountydec/event/452722/
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BALLOT 2024
Help us get these amendments onto the Ballot this year. Distribute them amongst your friends, family and communities. Knowledge is POWER!
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 2024 BALLOT
Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion
Text: No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider. This amendment does not change the Legislature’s constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion.
Sponsor:
Floridians Protecting Freedom, Inc.
Post Office Box 4068
Sarasota, FL 34230
(305) 647-2666
Petition available at: https://floridiansprotectingfreedom.com/
Right to Clean and Healthy Waters Amendment
Text: This amendment creates a fundamental right to clean and healthy waters. The amendment may be used to sue State executive agencies for harm or threatened harm to Florida’s waters, which include aquatic ecosystems. This amendment defines terms, identifies affected constitutional provisions in Article IV governing the executive branch, provides for civil action enforcement, allows attorney’s and expert witness fees to prevailing plaintiffs, and provides equitable remedies including restoration of waters.
Sponsor:
Florida Right To CleanWater
13300 South Cleveland Avenue
Suite 56
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 898-2044
Petition: Available at:
FloridaRighttoCleanWater.org
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The Polk County Democrats next monthly general meeting is July 17, 2023
Club, Caucus and Committee Meetings
July 17- July 23, 2023
Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Caucus
Tuesday, July 18, 6:30pm
Polk Democratic Jewish Caucus
Tuesday, July 18, 7pm
NE Polk Dems Club
Wednesday, July 19, 7pm
Greater Winter Haven Dems Club
Saturday, July 22, 1pm
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Civic Activities around the Area
July 17- July 23, 2023
Bartow City Commission
Monday, July 18, 6pm
Frostproof City Council
Monday, July 18, 7pm
Davenport City Commission
Monday, July 18, 7pm
Lakeland City Commission
Tuesday, July 19, 9am
Lake Wales City Commission
Tuesday, July 19, 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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Paid Political Advertisement for the Democratic Party of Polk County
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