JOE in FLORIDA 😎

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Good morning Democrats,

Congratulations to our 2024 District 8 Delegates Ken Hill, Jerard Kelley, Daniel McDow, Michelle Green, and Cathy Riley who were elected on April 20,2024.

President Joe Biden once again returned to Florida this week to highlight the key role that limiting government interference with abortion will play in elections this fall. In response to unprecedented right-wing extremism in Florida, Biden's visit underscores our renewed energy and revitalized spirit of collaboration among progressive activists and organizers in our state.

By campaigning on cutting costs, raising wages, protecting abortion access and public safety, and pointing out Republicans’ lack of an agenda to address these issues, progressives are in full alignment on a winning formula to make gains up and down the ballot this fall. The demise of Florida as a battleground has been greatly exaggerated and with the resources to compete, our state is poised to once again be the focal point of the political universe in America this fall. Florida is in play!
TIME TO PARTY

We are thrilled to invite you to tomorrow's Indian River County Democrats Election Year Kickoff & Ice Cream Social! Enjoy ice cream, cookies, and connections with fellow Democrats while discovering how to get involved. Join us at our Democratic Headquarters located at 2345 14th Ave, Vero Beach on Sunday April 28 from 2-5 PM. Let us know you're coming HERE ([link removed]) .
RSVP HERE ([link removed])
WANTED: Candidates & Candidate Supporters
Don’t agree with elected officials? It is hard to complain when there are no likeminded candidates running. It’s not too late to take a stand and run for an office. It’s easy to get on the ballot for a local or county office all you need are 25 signatures on a petition form or pay a $25 filing fee and create a campaign bank account. You have until the second qualifying period for local offices, noon May 13, 2024, to file by petition or noon June 10, 2024 to pay the filing fee. Not ready to run, consider joining the candidate committee by calling the office at 772.226.5267.

Candidates need exposure to the voters. We request your help getting them into speak at local organizations.
6 Week Abortion Ban Begins

Florida's Supreme Court approved Amendment 4, which would restore full reproductive freedom to Florida's women, to be on the November ballot.

Sadly, the Court also allowed the DeSantis six week abortion ban to go into effect next Wednesday, with no exceptions for rape or incest, banning abortion before most women even know they are pregnant and exposing healthcare providers to criminal prosecution
Make no mistake, if Amendment 4 fails, those who want to control women's bodies will not stop in Florida or nationwide. They will move on to declaring embryos full persons, coming after IVF treatments, like in Alabama, and even restricting contraception. We must make sure that both in Florida and Washington D.C., those who want to turn back the clock and put government back in our bedrooms and doctors' offices, fail.

It is now up to Florida's voters to determine whether our state continues to keep women second class citizens, endangering their health and lives, or restores a woman's right to choose. Polling shows that a strong bipartisan majority of Florida voters favor the goal of Amendment 4. But votes, not polls, decide results and passage will require a 60% vote in favor of Amendment 4. So, not only will it be necessary for all who support women's reproductive freedom to get out and vote, it is also critical to get involved to contribute however we can to make sure that Amendment 4 passes.
Join Our Efforts HERE ([link removed])
Join the Phone Bank

You can access the Inactive Dems phone bank ([link removed]) any day of the week from 10am to 8pm EST. Join Florida Dems every Tuesday evening at 6pm EST for a brief training, should you need it, and to make calls together. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!

Explore other ways to volunteer HERE ([link removed]) .
Opportunities to Get Involved
We need your help! Our voter registration team leaders are eager to meet you. Pop into the office Monday at 11:30 a.m. to learn how you can join the team and register voters across Indian River County. Our team leaders will be available to answer any questions and help you get started.

Democrats of Indian River is currently seeking to strengthen our committees that interact with the community and participate in local government meetings. We are searching for individuals to spearhead the following teams:
* Get Out The Vote (phone/text banking)
* Poll Watching
* Vero Beach City Council
* Sebastian City Council
* Fellsmere City Council
* Indian River County Commission
* Indian River Neighborhood Association

To learn more about these positions, please contact the Democrats of Indian River office at 772-226-5267.
If you are interested in contributing Letters to the Editor (LTEs) and Op-eds on crucial issues within our community and would like to join our Editorial Team, please complete this volunteer form ([link removed]) .

Passionate about politics and skilled in crafting engaging social media content to drive online engagement? If so, we want you to join our team! As we gear up for the 2024 election year, we're on the lookout for a talented and dedicated Social Media Intern to help us spread our message, engage with voters, and amplify our impact online. This is a part-time, paid internship opportunity. To apply for the Social Media Intern position, please send your resume to .
To ensure your participation in the upcoming elections, make sure your Vote-By-Mail ballot request is up to date by visiting [link removed] ([link removed]*F) to request your mail-in ballot today.
DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER
Volunteer with Democrats of Indian River HERE ([link removed])

Steering Meeting
Wednesday, MAY 15, 2024 5:00 p.m.
ZOOM Meeting

Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting
Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Vero Beach Main Library Multi-Media Room

Voter Registration Team Meeting
Monday, April 22, 2024 11:30 a.m.
Democrats of Indian River Office

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Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 6:00 p.m.
ZOOM
Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 6:00 p.m.
BigShots Golf 3456 US-1, Vero Beach, FL

Don't forget the 4th of July parade is on again this year and we'll be marching in the heat and showing our colors. Please plan to participate!

Join our club or pay dues HERE ([link removed]) .
Members, join our Dem Club Facebook group HERE ([link removed]) .
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Join our club HERE ([link removed]) .
DWC Luncheon at Bent Pine Clubhouse
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
Speaker will be Dr. Joe LaGuardia, First Baptist Church of Vero Beach
"Surviving an Election Year"
6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Non member guests are invited to attend. The cost is $35, payable at the door by cash or check. Please RSVP by Wednesday May 8 to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and include your meal choice: Quiche Lorraine with Mixed Green Side Salad, Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado and Mixed Greens or Vegetarian Plate. Valet Parking will be limited to arrival from 11:15 until noon & departure from 1:30 to 2:15.

DWC Book Group Meeting
Details Coming Soon
Bjorkman Room at Brackett Library on IRSC Mueller Campus

Questions? Email
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Monday, May 20, 2024 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
School District of Indian River County
School Board Business Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Town of Indian River Shores
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, May 2, 2024
City of Fellsmere
Regular City Council Meeting details here ([link removed]) .
Wednesday May 8, 2024
City of Sebastian
Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall. Details here ([link removed]) .
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Town of Orchid
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .

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