After months of promises, County Staff will finally go before the BOCC this Tuesday, Dec 6, to give a presentation on affordable housing. They will be offering options and seeking direction from the commissionsers on how to include affordable housing within Martin County. The BOCC meeting starts at 9:00 at county headquarters at 2401 Monterey Rd. Discussion on affordable housing is likely to start @ 9:30. Go here for more information: https://martin.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5946119&GUID=9FE5C497-6A83-48EA-98B4-66197ABF5D95

The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda: Delivering for Florida Companies have committed to invest over $800 million in Florida since President Biden took office. For decades, the U.S. exported jobs and imported products, while other countries surpassed us in critical sectors like infrastructure, clean energy, semiconductors, and biotechnology. Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda – including historic legislation signed into law by President Biden such as the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act – that is changing. Since the President took office in 2021, companies have committed over $800 million in private sector investments across Florida. These investments are creating good-paying jobs, including union jobs and jobs that don’t require a four-year degree in industries that will boost U.S. competitiveness, rebuild infrastructure, strengthen supply chains, and help build a clean energy economy. Unleashing Private Investment in Florida: Thanks to the President’s Investing in America agenda, Florida’s economy is now a more attractive place for companies around the world to invest and expand, helping drive U.S. competitiveness and build a clean energy economy. For example, in Florida: Cenntro Automotive is investing $25 million to build its first American electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Jacksonville. Rebuilding Florida’s Infrastructure: Thanks to President Biden’s economic plan, about $8.2 billion in federal funding has already been announced for 213 infrastructure projects across Florida. That includes $6.3 billion in federal investments to fund transportation projects – roads, bridges, and roadway safety – and over $363 million for better access to clean water. For example: The Everglades received $1.1 billion for ecosystem restoration activities, making it the single largest investment in the Everglades' history. The project will reconnect the Northern Everglades with the southern and central habitats. The Orlando International Airport received $119 million for terminal expansion projects to increase capacity and improve accessibility. The Manatee County Port Authority was awarded $11.9 million to expand capacity at the container yard and modernize infrastructure, reducing supply chain bottlenecks along Florida's gulf coast. Florida was awarded $15 million to build a new truck parking facility along I-4 in West Florida with about 120 spaces, electric charging stations, and pedestrian infrastructure to access nearby amenities. By providing reliable truck parking capacity, the project improves safety for tired drivers and makes supply chain movement more efficient. Getting Florida Back to Work and Supporting Florida’s Small Businesses: At the start of 2021, the Florida unemployment rate was 5.9% and many small businesses had closed. Today, Florida's unemployment rate has dropped to 2.6% with 1,000,000 jobs created since the President took office. Meanwhile, the number of new Florida business filings have hit new records, with 1.2 million new business applications filed over 2021 and 2022. Emergency relief from the Biden-Harris Administration during the pandemic helped to keep open 5,715 restaurants and bars and 8,610 child care programs across Florida, and is providing up to $488 million in funding to make new loans and investments in its small businesses through the State Small Business Credit Initiative. Creating Clean-Energy Jobs and Combatting the Climate Crisis: President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is delivering a clean, secure, and healthy future for Florida families by: Expanding electric vehicle opportunities , with millions of people in Florida eligible for discounts on new or used EVs through the Inflation Reduction Act, which will be supported by networks of EV chargers across the state funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Protecting Florida against extreme weather, with historic investments for more resilient homes, businesses, and communities. In the last decade, Florida has experienced 10 major extreme weather events, costing the state up to $227 billion in damages and often disproportionately affecting historically underserved communities. Now, the state has used American Rescue Plan funds for its largest ever investment in resiliency ($700 million) – including over 185 grants for resiliency from floods and storms. Supporting rural communities, by investing in climate-smart agriculture practices to help Florida's 47,500 farmers lead on climate solutions, and helping electric cooperatives that deliver cleaner and cheaper power to 1.2 million Florida homes and businesses. Lowering Costs for Florida Families: Thanks to legislation in President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, Florida residents are saving money on their health care premiums and prescription drugs, high-speed internet, and home energy costs. In fact: Over 4,388,000 Florida residents with Medicare will benefit from the $2,000 yearly cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, a $35 monthly cap per insulin prescription, and free vaccines. 3,225,000 individuals in Florida signed up for health insurance through the ACA Marketplaces during the Open Enrollment Period for 2023 and will benefit from up to thousands of dollars per year in savings from lower health care premiums. The average new homeowner in Florida will save $225 annually -- or 11.7% on their utility bills -- if state and local governments use new grants to adopt the latest building energy codes. Florida residents will be eligible to get 30% off solar panels , battery storage systems, heating and cooling upgrades, and weatherization, which can help them save hundreds of dollars every year on their energy bills. An estimated 1.1 million additional Florida households will install rooftop solar panels as a result of these new tax credits. Over 1.1 million Florida households are able to access affordable high-speed internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program investments made as part of the President’s Investing in America agenda. Extreme MAGA Republicans in Congress have proposed legislation to ship manufacturing jobs overseas, as well as increase health care costs, energy costs, and prescription drug prices for working families. President Biden and Congressional Democrats believe we need to finish the job, and continue to build the economy from the bottom up and middle out, not top down.

Help support Martin County Dems by making a donation for the following items. CLICK ON EACH PICTURE TO GET A LARGER VIEW OF THE ITEM. Some pieces do not appear in full view with the entire frame showing. Email chair@martincountydemocrats.org to receive an email with a full view of the painting or to get answers to questions. 1 Jane Baldridge "Breaking Day at the Rocks" Acrylic Painting on Canvas 18"x24" Retail Value $1025 Your purchase price $750 To purchase, click HERE. 2 Lynn Morgan "Enamored" Oil and cold wax 24" x 24" Retail value $900 Your purchase price $550 To purchase, click HERE. 3 Touchstone Smart Electric Fireplace Yes, we're in Florida, but having a fire during the holidays and on cool nights is so special! Can be run with no heat if desired. Retail value $719 Your purchase price $375 To purchase, click HERE. 4 Banyan Creek Golf Package Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful Banyan Creek Golf Club.... Bring 3 friends and make it a foursome of golf. To be used between 5/1-11/15 2025, after 12:00pm Retail value $480 Your purchase price $395 To purchase, click HERE.

Protest at Brian Mast's Office 175 SW Flagler Ave 11am - 12pm We are joining forces with the local Indivisible HR group to call attention to Mast's support of the illegal and unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration. If you were at the town hall that was held recently, you heard Mast say he unequivocably supports Trump and Musk. Mast is not defending the constitution. He is not representing all of his constituents. Come join the protest. Note the new time is 11am-12pm. Every Wednesday.

Martin County Democrats is a website for the Martin County Democratic Party. This is a local Democratic Party organization. Upcoming Rallies and other Calls to Action Upcoming Rallies and other Calls to Action Upcoming Rallies and other Calls to Action Upcoming Rallies and other Calls to Action Grace and Banned Books Read all about Grace Linn, our inspirational 102-year-old Martin County Democrat and new member of Martin Dems All Stars by clicking here. July 9 Protest at Brian Mast's Office, 175 SW Flagler Ave, 11am-12pm Join us every Wednesday! For more details, click here. July 11 Full Moon Club 8:30pm - ? Stuart Beach Join us as we celebrate the rising of the rising full moon. Click here for more details. July 12 Adopt-a-Road Trash Pickup 7:00am Come join other Democrats in cleanup of Cove Road. Click here for more details. July 15 Dems Do Lunch 12:00-1:00pm Unitarian Universalist, 21 SE Central Parkway Join fellow Democrats for lunch and enjoy interesting conversation and speakers. Purchase your ticket through ActBlue by clicking here. July 17 Good Trouble Lives On Protest * Corner of US 1 and Monterey Rd * 5:30-7:30pm Join us for this national day of action to oppose the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. Sponsored by the Martin County NAACP and Martin County Democratic Party. Nov 15 Docktails on the Green with speaker David Jolly, Democrat for Governor * Monarch County Club * Starting at 5:00pm Join us for this exciting evening. This fundraiser is for the Martin County Democratic Party. More details soon.

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Clubs and Caucuses Click here for Martin County Democrat Club and Caucus info. Join a club or caucus. Learn, make friends, and be a part of the Martin Democrat community. Dave Dew Click here to read all about Martin County Democrat All Star Dave Dew! Rural Lifestyle June 21 - BOCC will be voting once again on the Rural LIfestyle amendment...Come out to voice your concerns. Meet at the county administrative building next to the Blake Library, 2401 SE Monterey Rd. Clubs and Caucuses Click here for Martin County Democrat Club and Caucus info. Join a club or caucus. Learn, make friends, and be a part of the Martin Democrat community. 1/5

Partido Demócrata del Condado de Martin (Condado de Martin Comité Ejecutivo Demócrata) Se reúne el tercer lunes de cada mes a las 7:00 p.m. Reuniones que se llevan a cabo actualmente a través de Zoom. Si usted es un demócrata registrado en el condado de Martin y le gustaría asistir a una reunión como invitado, comuníquese con la presidenta del DEC, Mary Higgins, con anticipación. Número de teléfono: 772-519-3820 Correo electrónico: mountunion1978@aol.com

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