Tomorrow, we recognize the beginning of Pride Month! This June, we celebrate the vibrant and resilient LGBTQ+ community, honoring their contributions, recognizing their struggles, and reaffirming our commitment to equality and justice for all. As Democrats, we stand together in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors, championing policies that promote inclusion, protect rights, and ensure that every individual can live authentically and without fear.
As we move through the month of June, we will also acknowledge and celebrate Juneteenth, a significant day in our nation's history. Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States, marking the true end of slavery in our country. Democrats of Indian River will participate in the Juneteenth event held in Gifford on Thursday, June 19th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Volunteers will set up a table with information on voter registration, requesting a mail-in-ballot, and more. Stop by and say hello! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please email our Vice Chair of Outreach, Bob Bruner, at [email protected].
Another exciting upcoming event is the Democratic Club of Indian River Garden Party in Vero Beach. More details coming soon. For now, be sure to save the date for Saturday, July 21st at 2:00 pm.
And rounding up this week's update is some BREAKING NEWS! We'll let David Pepper share what's been happening behind the scenes for Florida. We can't wait to partner with our NEW Democratic candidates. Stay tuned!
Every single statehouse, state senate and Congressional district in Florida has a Democrat entering the race.
Let's Get Social
Did you know Democrats of Indian River is on Twitter? Give us a follow and retweet HERE.
Team Leader Needed
What is a Poll Watcher? A poll watcher is an individual designated by a candidate, political party, or political committee to watch and observe the conduct of elections. We are searching for individuals to spearhead our poll watching team.
To learn more about leading this team, please contact the Democrats of Indian River office at 772-226-5267.
Sheriff Candidate Debate
The Taxpayers Association of Indian River County will be hosting a debate among the candidates for Sheriff of Indian River County. This will likely be very well attended, and as such this debate will be held as a Special Event at the Indian River County Charter High School Auditorium on June 17 from 5:30-7PM. There will be no registration or cost needed to attend the Sheriff Debate. Find event details HERE.
Postcarding
Sign up below to write postcards to rally Democrats in Florida to vote on Nov 5. Postcards to Swing States will mail you free postcards, voter lists and instructions with three message options. You'll provide the postcard stamps and mail the postcards in October on the instructed date.
Project 2025, a comprehensive transition plan is the conservative movement’s most robust policy and staffing proposal for a potential second Trump White House. Project 2025 focuses on packing the next GOP administration with extreme loyalists to former President Donald Trump by reinstating Schedule F, a Trump-era executive order that makes federal employees fireable at-will. Additionally, the proposals outlined in Project 2025 would severely inhibit the federal government’s protections around reproductive rights, LGBTQ and civil rights, climate change efforts, and immigration. While the Trump campaign has attempted to distance itself from efforts to promote or speculate about “future presidential staffing or policy announcements,” Project 2025 has been heavily promoted by MAGA-connected media figures such as Steve Bannon, who has called it the “blueprint” for Trump's second term. Learn more HERE.
Upcoming Events
You can help Yes on 4 and Equality Florida reach voters about voting YES ON 4 this November and returning the freedom to make private healthcare decisions back to patients and their providers- not politicians. Join them at Pride Fest Treasure Coast on June 8 to hand out information and reach voters about limiting government interference with abortion.
More Americans than ever before now live in a state with a voter ID law. Please join VoteRiders, the nation's leading organization focused on the increasingly crucial issue of voter ID, for a webinar to learn how to fight back and what we can do to ensure no voter stays home this November despite the rising tide of ID laws.
Join Yes on 4 for weekly virtual phone bank session. Connect to voters via phone call to invite them to take action and support Yes on 4 this election cycle. No experience is necessary. Training and support provided. RSVP at https://mobilize.us/s/UVk185
Acts of political violence have surged in recent years. Officeholders serving in local and state government across the country, as well as those serving in other essential capacities such as poll workers, have faced a barrage of intimidating abuse and threats. During this June 5 webinar panelists will discuss the public’s attitudes toward political violence, and how gun owners in particular view this topic.
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 [email protected].
DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER Volunteer with Democrats of Indian River HERE
Steering Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 2024 5:00 p.m. ZOOM Meeting
Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting Monday, June 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. Vero Beach Main Library Multi-Media Room
Voter Registration Team Meeting Every Monday 11:30 a.m. Democrats of Indian River Office
NEW Editorial Team Meeting Thursday, June 20, 2024 5:30 p.m. Virtual ZOOM Meeting Register HERE
Board Meeting Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6:00 p.m. ZOOM
Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:00 p.m. BigShots Golf 3456 US-1, Vero Beach, FL
The Dem Club is inviting Sandy Kennedy, Congressional Candidate for District 8, to our June 12th meeting. Reminder for Dem Club Members to Renew for next year by July 1st. Bring checks to June 12th meeting or mail checks to the Democratic Office. Thanks!
Join our club or pay dues HERE.
Members, join our Dem Club Facebook group HERE.
SAVE THE DATE
DWC Luncheon at Bent Pine Clubhouse Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Speaker will be Dr. Peggy Jones, Candidate for School Board Re-Election District 3
Introducing: Mr. Dave Dyer, Candidate for School Board, District 5
Mr. Dan McDow, Candidate for Congress, District 8
Ms. Debra Shellenberger, Candidate for Hospital District, Seat 7
Ms. Brenda Bradley, Candidate for Tax Collector
Non member guests are invited to attend. The cost is $35, payable at the door by cash or check. Please RSVP by Wednesday June 5 to [email protected] and include your meal choice: Grilled Chicken with Mixed Green & Tomato Salad & Burrada Cheese, Pan Fried Cod Cakes, Cole Slaw & Kettle Chips, 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 Friday, June 28, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bjorkman Room at the Brackett Library on the IRSC Mueller Campus
We will discuss “The Only Woman in the Room”
Author: Marie Benedict (2019)
Questions? Email [email protected]
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Monday, June 10, 2024 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. School District of Indian River County School Board Business Meeting. Details here.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 9 a.m.
Indian River County Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:30 a.m. City of Vero Beach Regular City Council Meeting. Details here.
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Town of Indian River Shores Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 City of Fellsmere Regular City Council Meeting details here.
Wednesday June 12, 2024 City of Sebastian Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall. Details here.
Thursday, September 16, 2024 Town of Orchid Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here.
