A huge thank you to the many volunteers that helped make the Fourth of July parade and tabling event in Sebastian a wonderful success. In total, 16 proud Indian River Democrats marched alongside two decorated vehicles waving flags and carrying signs made by Cate Wenzing. We also had a tent in the park for community members to sign petitions, register to vote, volunteer for future events and hold great conversations. This event would not have been possible without all of those who stepped up to help and our Vice Chair of Outreach, Bob Bruner. Thank you!
Our next opportunity to make a difference in our community is our July Food Drive for the United Against Poverty emergency food pantry. Thank you to Caryl Zook for bringing this need to our attention and to Bonnie Shelton for organizing the details of the drive for our newsletter. You can drop off donations during the entire month of July.
Put abortion rights on the ballot. Download and print your petition HERE
Sign the petition for the right to clean and healthy waters HERE
Petitions can be dropped off or signed in person at our office
This week has been a stark reminder of America's gun violence crisis. Just one day before the one year remembrance of the Highland Park 4th of July parade assault rifle massacre that took 7 lives and wounded 48 parade attendees, a gunman wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with multiple magazines, an assault rifle and a handgun opened fire in a Philadelphia neighborhood indiscriminately killing five people and wounding two children ages two and thirteen.
A bill to freeze manufacturing of the weapons used in both shootings has been introduced to Congress. Our U.S. House Representative, Bill Posey, has not supported the bill and neither have our two Senators, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott.
The gun violence prevention organization, Change the Ref, unveiled a stunning campaign aimed at calling out our lawmakers' inaction to prevent the next mass shooting.
WATCH the video visualizing the consequences of voting for the wrong candidate, then call your members of Congress and tell them you are their constituent and you want them to cosponsor the Assault Weapons Ban.
Congressman Bill Posey (202) 225-3671
Senator Marco Rubio (202) 224-3041
Senator Rick Scott (202) 224-5274
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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 Thursday, July 20, 2023
Community Center, 2266 14th Ave, Vero Beach
Democratic Club of Indian River Board Meeting Thursday July 13, 2023 6 p.m.
DWC Book Group Friday July 28, 2023 2 - 4 p.m.
Bjorkman Room at Brackett Library on IRSC Mueller Campus
We will discuss, "The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear" by Kate Moore
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 20, 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.
