Just two more days until our Indian River County Democrats Open House! We are getting a lot of RSVPs but there is still room for you too. Join us Sunday, June 25th from 5 to 7 PM at our office headquarters located at 2345 14th Ave, Vero Beach. We'll fire up the grill for hot dogs and have cookies and refreshments. Come meet other passionate individuals working towards a brighter future for our community. RSVP HERE.
March with us! The Democratic Club of Indian River County also invites you to participate in the Sebastian Freedom Festival July 4th parade and tabling. This FREE event takes place at Sebastian Riverview Park. Find more details and volunteer HERE.
We will soon launch our NEW Vote-by-Mail outreach app campaign. If you want a sneak peek, visit us at Sunday's Open House. Meanwhile, we urge you reenroll. Voters can check their Vote by Mail status or sign up to vote-by-mail HERE.
WE REMEMBER
This week marks one year since the ability of women across this Nation to control their fate was assaulted by the very Court dedicated to protecting the rights of every citizen. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs, Wade made women in America 2nd class citizens.
One year ago, Indian River County Democratic Party Chair William C. Evans said, "The repercussions of the ruling will be life-threatening and put women at risk of resorting to back-alley abortions, infections, and even death." And sadly, it has.
In April of this year, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The new six-week ban is contingent, in part, on whether the Florida Supreme Court upholds the 15-week restriction.
In response to the activist Supreme Court reversing a nearly 50-year precedent taking legal rights away from women, Americans are calling for an expansion of the Court. Our democracy must advance fairness, justice, and equality. At its best, the Supreme Court has defended these ideals, but we can no longer ignore that it has become too political and too powerful. Get involved at Just Majority.
Join Indian River Democrats on July 4, 2023 to walk in the 4th of July Parade Please use THIS LINK to sign up as a volunteer!
We will have two decorated trucks to accompany those who are walking in the parade with the Democrats’ banners, flags and passing out candy. We want Indian River to see a LOT of Proud Democrats in the parade! After the parade, we will set up our tent and table at the park to register voters, collect ballot petitions, sell merchandise and connect with the community.
Following the parade, there will be festivities in the park. Live entertainment, food, craft booths, vendors, etc. Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. sharp. This is a fun-filled family event! This FREE event will take place at Sebastian Riverview Park, 600 US Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958. Volunteer HERE.
DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER
Democratic Executive Committee
Steering Meeting
Wednesday July 19, 2023 5 p.m. zoom meeting
DEC Meeting Wednesday July 26, 2023 6 p.m. Heritage Center
Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting UPDATE We will participate in the June 25th OPEN HOUSE in place of the June 15, 2023 meeting.
Democratic Club of Indian River Board Meeting Thursday July 13, 2023 6 p.m.
Taxpayer's Association Meeting Friday July 7, 2023 11:30 a.m. Vero Beach Yacht Club
Attendance is open to the public. A buffet luncheon is available for $25. Reservations must be made in advance via their website. State Senator Erin Grall and State Representative Bob Brackett will be the speakers.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Tuesday July 11, 2023 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here.
TBD
Town of Indian River Shores
Regular Town Council Meeting.
Thursday July 6, 2023 7 p.m.
City of Fellsmere
Regular City Council Meeting details here.
Monday July 24, 2023 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. School District of Indian River County School Board Business Meeting. Details here.
