Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: July 3 -July 9, 2023


Track the Biden Administration's campaign promises

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TUESDAY IS JULY THE FOURTH AND THE 247th BIRTHDAY OF AMERICA- CELEBRATE IN PROTEST!!!!
The Supreme Court fails the country yet AGAIN!!!!

Supreme Court First Amendment decision reverberates through Florida

Supreme Court strikes down Biden plan to forgive student loan debt

Supreme Court blocks use of affirmative action policies. How will the ruling affect Florida? 
(Spoiler alert: Florida is one of 9 states that already ban race as a preference in college admissions. Thanks Jeb!)


Live look at the Supreme Court releasing this terms decisions 
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!




CANCER IN OUR ROADS?

DeSantis signs bill to test use of controversial radioactive road material, phosphogyosum


2024 SUPREME COURT

Supreme Court to consider whether domestic abusers can own guns
 
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
In The News

Lakeland resident is THIRD Republican candidate for Polk County Commission in District 1

As permitless carry law takes effect, many in Polk are still confused


Lake Wales Police Department achieves accreditation
 
BUY UNION THIS HOLIDAY AND EVERY DAY!!!

The Polk County Democrats next monthly general meeting is July 17, 2023

Club, Caucus and Committee Meetings
July 3- July 9, 2023

Lake Ashton Dems Club
Thursday, July 6, 4pm

Lakeland Dems Club
Thursday, July 6, 6:30pm

























 

Civic Activities around the Area
July 3- July 9, 2023


Davenport City Commission
Monday, July 3, 7pm

Lakeland City Commission
Monday, July 3, 9am

Lake Wales City Commission
Wednesday, July 5, 6pm

Haines City Commission
Thursday, July 6, 6pm
*Please note the new meeting location in the link above


Polk County Commission Agenda Review/Work Session Briefing
Friday, July 7, 9am 


 
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Democratic Women's Club of Lakeland https://www.facebook.com/dwcl17
Democratic Women's Club of E Polk Ridge   
Greater Winter Haven Democratic Club         

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Lake Ashton Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/446482912365417
Lake Wales Area Democratic Club  
Lakeland Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/LakelandDemClub/
North East Polk Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/NEPolkDemClub/
Polk Co. Black Caucus
Polk Co. Democratic Senior Caucus
Polk Co. Disability Caucus
Polk Co. Environmental Caucus
Polk Co. Jewish Caucus
Polk Co. Progressive Democratic Caucus
Polk Co. Young Democrats


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Rainbow Ridge LGTBA Caucus https://www.facebook.com/Polklgbta
Solivita Democratic Club https://www.facebook.com/solivitademocraticclub
   
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