Meet the Candidate, Reproductive Freedom, Young Dems Meeting

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Hello Democrats,

After Tuesday's Primary Election, Florida Democrats are fired up and ready to focus on winning races this November.

Last Tuesday, along with so many districts across the state, we protected our children and their right to a good public education. Peggy Jones and David Dyer won their school board races and beat Ron DeSantis backed Moms for Liberty candidates. Our freedom starts in our schools, and we’re proud to have elected candidates who will fight for our students’ rights to a quality education.
Congratulations to Congressional candidates Sandy Kennedy and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell who won thier primary races.

Mucarsel-Powell is a champion for working families and reproductive freedom, and Florida needs her voice in the Senate. Florida Democrats are ready to get to work to elect Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and send Rick Scott packing once and for all.

And just last night, the American people saw that Vice President Harris is the fighter we need to lead our country forward. She spoke about her roots, raised by a working mother in a middle-class neighborhood. She showed that she’s never forgotten where she came from: the values she learned there have shaped her life’s work of fighting for the people – from the courthouse to the White House.

She outlined a New Way Forward – her optimistic agenda that provides economic opportunity and protects fundamental freedoms for all Americans, no matter their party – and contrasted it with the dangers posed by Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda that would rip away people’s freedoms and increase the cost of living.

Finally, the Vice President rooted her optimism about the future in a deeply patriotic faith in the American people because, unlike Trump, who talks down our country, she believes in the promise of America.
Get Involved
We invite you to join our voter registration team, contribute to our editorial efforts, volunteer as a poll watcher, sign waver, or join our texting team. Get involved with the Democrats of Indian River by signing up to volunteer here ([link removed]) . We also welcome donations ([link removed]) to support our initiatives. Together, let's stop Project 2025 and create a brighter future for our community and our country.
Meet the Candidate
Deborah Shellenberger, a seasoned healthcare professional, is running for Indian River County Hospital District Seat 7. Her vision includes a patient-centered approach, collaboration with community agencies, and enhancing services provided by Cleveland Clinic. Her interest in treating addiction grew from time spent giving care to an inmate population. Providing for the health and well being for all Indian River County residents is her top priority.
Canvass in Fellsmere & Gifford with Us
8/17 Canvassing Recap Video ([link removed])
Join our canvassing team every Saturday to knock on doors. This Saturday, we will be reminding voters in Fellsmere and Gifford about the changes in vote-by-mail and how their vote is their voice! Are you a Spanish speaker? We need your help too!
RSVP for 8/17 HERE ([link removed])

Join our Voter Registration Team meeting every Monday at 11:30 a.m.

Young Dems Meeting

The Young Democrats of Indian River will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room at the Democrats of Indian River Office (2345 14th Ave, Suite 7)

There will be snacks!

Please RSVP by texting 772-626-7658 or by emailing [email protected] If you can’t make it in person, you can request a zoom link when you RSVP.
2024 Ballot Measures
Yes on 4 is looking for volunteers to participate in their weekly phone banks every Thursday 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. EST. You will connect to voters via phone call to invite them to take action and support Yes on 4 this election cycle. No experience is necessary, they will provide training and support to you while you make calls. Help grow the movement to limit government interference with abortion!
RSVP HERE ([link removed])

Yes on 4 yard signs and other merchandise is now available to order HERE ([link removed]) .
Bring your corrugated signs (no metal stakes) for recycling to the Democrats of Indian River office at 2345 14th Ave. We encourage metal stakes to be reused or recycled.
Get Women for Harris MERCH HERE ([link removed])
Project 2025

Project 2025 is an extremist conservative blueprint to dismantle our Democracy. On page 562, Project 2025 says that Donald Trump could use an obscure law from the 1800s to single-handedly ban abortion in all 50 states, even putting doctors in jail. Page 486 puts limits on contraception. Page 450 threatens access to IVF and page 455 says that states have to report miscarriages to the Trump administration. Page 451 says the only legitimate family is a married mother and father where only the father works. These Project 2025 guys are not just weird. They're dangerous!
Watch & Share The Video Here ([link removed])
Save the Date
Register Here ([link removed])
Follow Us on Facebook
We continue to share important election information, updates on Biden-Harris successes and Project 2025 information on our social media sites. Follow us HERE ([link removed]) .
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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.
Sign Up HERE ([link removed])
More Opportunities to Get Involved
DEMOCRATS OF INDIAN RIVER
Volunteer with Democrats of Indian River HERE ([link removed])

Steering Meeting
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:00 p.m.
ZOOM Meeting

Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Vero Beach Main Library Multi-Media Room

Voter Registration Team Meeting
This is the first step in participating in our monthly voter registration events.
Every Monday 11:30 a.m.
Democrats of Indian River Office
Editorial Team Meeting
TBD
Virtual ZOOM Meeting
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Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 6:00 p.m.
ZOOM
Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 6:00 p.m.

Our September and October meetings will be held at the Democratic Office at 6:00 p.m. The address is 2345 14th Avenue in Vero Beach.

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 Book Group Meeting
Friday, August 23, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bjorkman Room at the Brackett Library on the IRSC Mueller Campus

We will discuss “ The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist’s Warning”
Author: Peter J. Hoetz
Questions? Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Save the Date
DWC Luncheon
Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Angela Davis-Gree, Executive Director of the Economic Opportunity Council
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Awarding of LPN Student Stipends

More Information to Follow
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Monday, August 26, 2024 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
School District of Indian River County
School Board Business Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Watch livehere ([link removed]) .
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Town of Indian River Shores
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, September 5, 2024
City of Fellsmere
Regular City Council Meeting details here ([link removed]) .
Wednesday August 28, 2024
City of Sebastian
Regular City Council Meeting at City Hall. Details here ([link removed]) .
Thursday, September 16, 2024
Town of Orchid
Regular Town Council Meeting. Details here ([link removed]) .

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