Bonnie Ollinger and Cecelia Lyons represented the Democrats of Indian River by attending the Leadership Blue conference along with 300 other Democrats this past weekend in Miami Beach featuring keynote speaker, Bradley Whitfield.
Nikki Fried, Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, led off the weekend declaring it is a “new day” for Florida Democrats, especially with DeSantis’s inability to close the gaps in the polls against Donald Trump.
The focus of Fried’s speech throughout the weekend was that we as Florida Democrats are refocusing out attention and returning to the fundamentals of recruiting and our state candidates.
Danielle Hawk, Chair of the Florida Democratic Campaign Committee, will be recruiting strong candidates including for our School Boards and City Councils across Florida and empowering campaigns with the resources necessary to win. As Fried said, “winning local races is key to building the statewide infrastructure."
It was a positive and informative weekend but the work remains and it is up to each one of us to take up the challenge to fight for our rights and to do our share to make Florida Blue again and to make sure every one of us votes!
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
We need your help! Our July Food Drive continues to collect items to restock the United Against Poverty emergency food pantry. Stop by our headquarters to drop off your donations and pick up some flyers to post on your community boards and businesses.
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 August 10, 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 August 4, 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. Topic will be a roundtable discussion of local business leaders.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Tuesday August 15, 2023 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
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.
