We're In The News, Coastal Clean Up Event, Run For Office
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You may have lost some sleep Monday night watching the late night announcement of Donald Trumps fourth indictment following a repeated patter of criminal activity. The former president was indicted in Georgia for leading a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 elections. This latest indictment details how Mr. Trump led a months-long plot pushing the Big Lie to steal an election, undermine our democracy, and overturn the will of the people of Georgia.
Democrats of Indian River Vice Chair of Outreach, Bob Bruner, spoke with WPTV regarding the 41 charges. “The judicial system moves slowly,” Bruner said. “Sometimes it’s hard to be patient to watch and make sure that people are held responsible for the crimes that they commit.”
The actions taken by the Fulton County District Attorney, along with other state and federal prosecutors, reaffirms the shared belief that in America no one, not even the president, is above the law. Bob said, “There’s a lot of people who’ve got to be held responsible for the crimes that they’ve committed against democracy.”
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Education Update
Florida has one of the the worst teacher shortages in the country with over 7,000 teacher vacancies statewide and this month students are returning to school without teachers. Indian River County School District has 17 teacher job openings, St. Lucie County School District has 124 vacant teaching jobs, and Palm Beach County School District has 453 teacher vacancies.
Recent attacks on education have made teachers’ jobs harder and caused widespread confusion on what books can be read and what courses can be offered – and that’s the point. Ron DeSantis has turned our classrooms into warzones.
Meanwhile, the Republican Party is indoctrinating our children with far-right propaganda and attempting to rewrite history with the approval of the pro-slavery PragerU curriculum.
Last Thursday, Florida Democrats held a press conference ([link removed]) in Palm Beach — the county hardest hit by recent GOP attacks on education and with the highest number of teacher vacancies in the state. It's time that we end culture wars in our schools and raise teacher pay.
Watch the press conference below and make a plan to attend the next Indian River County School Board meeting Monday August 28, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Details here ([link removed]) .
Watch the Press Conference HERE ([link removed])
TAKE ACTION
Volunteer with Democrats of Indian River HERE ([link removed])
Request your Vote-By- Mail Ballot HERE ([link removed])
Put abortion rights on the ballot. Download and print your petition HERE ([link removed])
** Sign the petition for the right to clean and healthy waters HERE ([link removed])
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Petitions can be dropped off or signed in person at our office
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Listen, as Elise Martin explains why YOU should run for office. Then, email us at [link removed] for more information.
International Coastal Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 16th. Approximately 1,000 volunteers will gather at approximately 20 waterfront parks across the county to engage in the cleanup efforts.
Join the Democratic Club of Indian River County in contributing towards the survival of sea turtles, the beautification of our cherished home, and the improvement of the Indian River Lagoon's overall health.
Please complete
this form ([link removed]) to let the Democratic Club of Indian River know how you would like to participate. This FREE event will take place Saturday, September 16th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Seagrape Trail Beach Access (unguarded beach) located at 8462 Highway A1A, Vero Beach 32963 .
Proudly wear your Democrats of Indian River t-shirts and hats. You can purchase them at our Democratic Headquarters located at 1234 14th Street in Vero Beach every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
RSVP HERE ([link removed])
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DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER
Democratic Executive Committee
Steering Meeting
Wednesday September 20, 2023 5 p.m.
zoom meeting
DEC Meeting
Thursday August 24, 2023 6 p.m.
Heritage Center
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Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting
Thursday, September 21, 2023 6 p.m.
Location TBD
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DWC Book Group
Friday August 25, 2023 2 - 4 p.m.
Bjorkman Room at Brackett Library on IRSC Mueller Campus
We will discuss, "Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery & Restitution in America" by W. Caleb McDaniel
Questions? Email
[email protected]
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Monday August 28, 2023 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
School District of Indian River County
School Board Business Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday September 5, 2023 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Town of Indian River Shores
Regular Town Council Meeting.
Thursday September 7, 2023 7 p.m.
City of Fellsmere
Regular City Council Meeting details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday August 23rd, 2023 6 p.m.
City of Sebastian
Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall. Details here ([link removed]) .
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2345 14^th Ave. Suite 7
Vero Beach 32960
Office Hours
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(772) 226-5267
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