Polk County Democratic Party Weekly Digest: May 5th - May 11th, 2024

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April 30th election results- Haines City

Congratulations to newly elected City Commissioner Kim Downing! 



And congratulations to Commissioner Morris West who was elected Vice Mayor of Haines City and the commission meeting on Thursday, May 2nd!

 
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2024



Teacher Appreciation Week in Polk County is May 6th through May 10th. We count many teachers among our ranks and we celebrate them this week and every week. One way we can support teachers is by joining the Democratic Public Education Caucus. Our very own Karen Welzel and Sarah Fortney are Vice President and Treasurer respectively.  If you would like more information or want to join the state caucus, please click here BECOME A MEMBER or reach out to Karen at kwelzel628@gmail.com or Sarah at sdfortney@msn.com



Gift ideas from the Lakeland Mom blog
In The News 

The Ledger: Polk School Board member misses most of meeting for political fundraising event for Republican Jennifer Canady
  
Florida Politics: Democrats slam state's 6 week abortion ban going into effect

NPR: Marjorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote to oust Republican House Speaker Johnson

The Polk County Democrats next monthly general meeting will be at 6:30pm, Monday, May 20th, 2024 on Zoom. 

Club, Caucus and Committee Meetings
May 5th - May 11th, 2024

Bylaws Review Meeting
Wednesday, May 8th, 3:00pm
For more information, email Nancy Crissman at nwlakeland@gmail.com

Solivita Democratic Club
Wednesday, May 8th, 6:30pm
For more information, email Brian Fillette at president@solivitademocrats.org

Lakeland Democratic Club
Special Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Wednesday, May 8th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
For more information, email Mike Murray at mikeym1002011@gmail.com 
Civic Activities around the Area
May 5th - May 11th, 2024

Auburndale City Commission Meeting
Monday, May 6th, 7pm

Bartow City Commission Meeting
Monday, May 6th, 6pm

Davenport City Commission Meeting
Monday, May 6th, 7pm

Eagle Lake City Commission Meeting
Monday, May 6th, 7pm

Frostproof City Council Meeting
Monday, May 6th, 6pm

Lakeland City Commission Meeting
Monday, May 6th, 9am

Lake Alfred City Commission Meeting
Monday, May 6th, 7pm

Lake Hamilton Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 7th, 6pm

Lake Wales City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 7th, 6pm

Polk County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 7th, 9am

 
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Democratic Women's Club of Lakeland https://www.facebook.com/dwcl17
 
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. Environmental Caucus
Polk Co. Jewish Caucus
Polk Co. Progressive Democratic Caucus

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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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