Democrats take action to end gun violence

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Less than a month after the racially motivated assault weapon mass shooting in Jacksonville, Democrats have taken action to end gun violence. Last Friday, President Biden announced the creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention led by Vice President Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, Florida's Governor DeSantis has vetoed millions in federal funding for community gun violence prevention programs and signed a permitless carry bill into law. While so-called ‘law and order’ Republicans have only made it easier for criminals to get guns and terrorize our streets, Democrats have stepped up to protect our communities.
Local Democrat, Richard Leonard's op-ed highlighting Governor DeSantis' contribution to the illegal trafficking of firearms to Haiti has been published! Read how DeSantis' failure to combat illegal gun trafficking from South Florida to Haiti is fueling gang violence and chaos in Haiti. DeSantis focuses on immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, even though the violence is partially caused by weapons originating from Florida.
Read Richard's Op-Ed HERE ([link removed])
Democrats in Indian River County are taking action! This week, concerned Democrats attended a private screening of Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down, a film that recounts the tragic deadly shooting at a Congress on Your Corner event hosted by Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her heroic recovery and commitment to gun violence prevention activism. Attendees went home with multiple calls to action to contribute to the gun violence prevention movement. Learn how you can help to end gun violence HERE ([link removed]) .
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TAKE ACTION
Indian River County's U.S Representative Bill Posey wants to hear from you. Please complete THIS ([link removed]) survery.
Request your vote-by-mail ballot HERE ([link removed]) .

Sign the petition for the right to clean and healthy waters
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Sign the petition to put abortion access on Florida's ballot HERE ([link removed]) . Then, ask others to sign the petition too. We have copies for you at our office.

Petitions can be dropped off or signed in person at our office located at 2345 14^th Ave. Suite 7, in Vero Beach.
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Ready to replace Indian River County's Republican U.S. Representative Bill Posey? We have good news! Dan McDow has filed to run against Posey as a proud Democrat. He attended last week's Democratic Club meeting to share his story and platform ([link removed]) . Stop by our office to sign the petition to get McDow on the ballot. He only needs a few thousand more...Dan really needs your help.
The National Democratic Training Committee is offering its third edition of Build Blue Week, October 2-5, 2023. Please check out their site [link removed] ([link removed]) ([link removed]) for more information.
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DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER
Volunteer with Democrats of Indian River HERE ([link removed])
Democratic Executive Committee

Steering Meeting
Wednesday October 18, 2023 5 p.m.
zoom meeting

DEC Meeting
Thursday November 30, 2023 6 p.m.
Note Location Change: Vero Beach Library

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Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2023 6 p.m.
Location TBD

Join our club or pay dues HERE ([link removed]) .
Members, join our Dem Club Facebook group HERE ([link removed]) .
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DWC Luncheon at Bent Pine
Saturday October 14, 2023 11:30 a.m.
6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Latoya Bullard, CEO of Mrs. B's Learning Bees, a non-profit after school tutoring and behavioral services program will be the speaker.

Non member guests are invited to attend. $30, payable at the door by cash or check. Please RSVP by Wednesday October 11 & include your meal choice: Herb Crusted Chicken Breast in Cacciatore Sauce, Lightly Blackened Mahi with Mango Salsa or Vegetarian Plate.
RSVP to
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or text Julie Barone (718) 916-0682.
DWC Book Group
Friday October 27, 2023 2 - 4 p.m.
Bjorkman Room at Brackett Library on IRSC Mueller Campus

We will discuss, “Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life’s Work Fighting For
A More Perfect Union” By Ruth Bader Ginsberg & Amanda Tyler

Questions? Email [email protected]
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Monday October 23, 2023 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
School District of Indian River County
School Board Business Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday October 3, 2023 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Town of Indian River Shores
Regular Town Council Meeting.
Thursday October 5, 2023 7 p.m.
City of Fellsmere
Regular City Council Meeting details here ([link removed]) .
Wednesday October 10, 2023 6 p.m.
City of Sebastian
Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall. Details here ([link removed]) .
Wednesday November 1, 2023 9 a.m.
Town of Orchid
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .

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2345 14^th Ave. Suite 7
Vero Beach 32960

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