Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: July 24 -July 30, 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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Do you know who serves on the Florida State Board of Education? Let's get acquainted with them (careful, we're headed for the landfills and the sewers, so wear boots)!
Their email addresses are included if you would like to share your thoughts with them!
Chair: Ben Gibson (Republican) is a lawyer and has served in the administrations of both Rick Scott (who first appointed him to the school board) and Ron DeSantis. He is also a member of the Federalist Society. https://fedsoc.org/contributors/ben-gibson Need we say more? email: Ben.Gibson@fldoe.org
Vice Chair: Ryan Petty (Republican) is a technology entrepreneur and the father of on the Parkland victims. He chooses to use his voice to advocate for more guns in public spaces and tweets about his current musical preferences. https://twitter.com/rpetty/status/1682099736260534274 email: Ryan.Petty@fldoe.org
Monesia Brown (Republican) is the Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for Walmart, Inc. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Museum of Florida History where it seems she should spend some quality time learning how Florida's racist past is still alive and thriving today. email: Monesia.Brown@fldoe.org
Esther Byrd (Republican) is a prominent Republican activist who openly supports the treason and insurrection of January 6th and is also the wife of Florida Secretary of State Cory Byrd (appointed by DeSantis) https://floridapolitics.com/archives/526852-esther-cord/ email: Esther.Byrd@fldoe.org
Grazie Pozo Christie (Republican) is radiologist from Miami appointed by DeSantis in 2022. She is also a senior Fellow for The Catholic Association which produces little gems like this article on how the Left is assaulting Supreme Court justices. https://thecatholicassociation.org/risking-their-lives-to-stand-for-life-the-lefts-assault-on-supreme-court-justices/ email: Grazie.Christie@fldoe.org
Kelly Garcia (Republican) is a teacher who serves on the board of trustees for the Florida Virtual School, is a charter school proponent and is married to Gates Garcia, whose family head The Garcia Foundation and are prominent Republicans in the Tampa Bay area. Mrs. Garcia defended the new standards put forth regarding American History which discuss the positive attributes of slavery, stating "The darkest parts of our history are addressed." https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/20/florida-black-history-teaching-standards-00107067 email: Kelly.Garcia@fldoe.org
MaryLynn Magar (Republican) served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2012 to 2020 when she was term limited. Unfortunately, MaryLynn is a huge Trump supporter https://twitter.com/MaryLynnMagar/status/1303013613301641221 who works in the healthcare industry (a danger to society as are most Trump supporters). email: MaryLynn.Magar@fldoe.org
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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 3
pm. Please let John Hill know if you would like to attend at vicechair2@polkdemocrats.net
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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 August 14, 2023
Club, Caucus and Committee Meetings
July 24- July 30, 2023
Membership & Precinct Organizing Committee (MPOC)
Monday, July 24, 7pm
Campaign and Candidate Recruitment Committee
Wednesday, July 26, 3pm
Polk Democratic Environmental Caucus
Wednesday, July 26, 6:30pm
*NEW DAY AND TIME*
Polk Democratic Progressive Caucus
Friday, July 28, 7pm
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Civic Activities around the Area
July 24- July 30, 2023
Auburndale City Commission
Monday, July 24, 7pm
Lake Alfred City Commission
Monday, July 24, 7pm
Winter Haven City Commission
Monday, July 24, 6pm
Dundee Town Commission
Tuesday, July 25, 6:30pm
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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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