An evening to remember: Unity Party, May 10th Petition Project Reproductive Rights and Right to Clean Water: If these amendents are on the ballot in 2024, they will help ensure a good turnout for Democrats. Besides, they are good for women's health and for the environment: a win-win! It's VERY IMPORTANT that all Democrats pitch in to obtain needed signatures for these petitions during 2023. Our deadline for getting signed petitions into the hands of those who verify them is the end of December. Let's get to work!! See details below: For Abortion Petition info For Clean Water petition info HOA Project Having Democrats enrolled in Vote by Mail also significantly increases our odds of having a good turnout on Nov 5, 2024. Volunteers within many of the HOAs throughout Martin County will visit neighbors to give out provide handouts on Vote by Mail, have conversations with neighbors, and offer petitions. See details below: Vote by Mail info Click Here Read More Docktails 2023 Be a part of Martin Dems' premier fundraiser! Click here for more informaiton or to purchase sponsorship or tickets Vote by Mail Chair Nikki Fried Dems Do Lunch Clubs & Caucuses Volunteers Needed for Abortion Petition Drive Click here for more info Please get involved NOW so we meet our goal! Be sure to click through the slideshow below so you don't miss any announcements. Let's Get This Done!! All Hands On Deck!! Our deadline is the end of December. See links for details....and volunteer TODAY!! Choose from among these three ways to help us get over the line: Click here . We need your support, Martin Democrats. Check it out and let's make this happen!! See FloridiansProtectingFreedom.com to download and print English, Spanish, and Creole versions of the petition and learn about statewide initiative. Campaign Update from Floridians Protecting Freedom: Cick here.

A few noteworthy (mostly bad) bills coming up in 2024 Don't like what you see? F ight back. Click here for ideas on how to respond to these bills. HB 1 Requires teaching the history of Communism, including "cultural Marxism." Many feel this would mean teaching against multiculturalism, globalism, women's rights, and LGBTQ rights. HB 1291 SB 1372 Attacks academic freedom. Prohibits certain discussions about systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege. HB 1349 Bans Floridians under age 16 from using social media platforms. Many feel this would be detrimental to those youth who are part of minority groups, such as the LGBTQ. HB 1122 Stops local communities from removing statues honoring Confederate generals...also allows DeSantis to remove city or county leaders who vote to take down such statues HB 1301 Cuts off funding for airports and seaports which follow public health guidelines from the federal govt and other measures HB 17 Allows transfer of firearm after 72 hours even if results of background check are not known HB 1223 Lowers minimum age for purchasing a firearm to 18....This basically undoes the more restrictive bill that was passed after the Parkland shooting. HB 1365 Prevents cities and counties from allowing unhoused people to sleep on public property HB 465 Targets students at Florida universities who speak out in support of Palestine...a very anti-free speech bill HB 1639 Targets transgenders receiving healthcare...allows insurance companies to charge higher prices and to cover "detransitioning" SB 1260 Makes it harder for Floridians to file for unemployment benefits...requires "skills assessment" and filling out applications weekly in person HB 601 Bans civilian oversight boards to local police...puts power for reviewing police misconduct at the state level HB 901 SB 1120 Bans government agencies and schools and colleges from flying LGBTQ pride flags and other political type flags HB 789 SB 738 Penalizes citizens who challenge and lose a state environmental decision by requiring them to pay up to $50,000 in the state's court costs. NOTE: HB 789 sponsored by Overdorf HB 269 Gives tax break to those who buy planes in Florida. NOTE: Sponsored by Overdorf SB 7000 SB 7002 SB 7004 Essentially deregulates public schools, lowers academic standards SB 32 Requires DEP to adopt rules for mangrove replanting and restoration HB 531 Triples sentences for theft if county lines are crossed. NOTE: Sponsored by Snyder HB 49 SB 1596 Rolls back child labor protections for 16 and 17-year-old children HB 1195 Local governments would need a two-thirds supermajority for property tax increases

Florida legislative session 2022 bills Call to Action on 2022 Bills What should you do? TAKE ACTION. .....We should all be aware of what legislation is pending and provide input: Contact your local representatives and let them know whether you support or disapprove of pending bills and urge them to vote accordingly Contact the bill's sponsor and let them know you support or disapprove of their bill and why. Contact members of the committee where the bill lies and urge them to approve or not approve the bill Write a Letter to the Editor letting the public know about some of the good or troubling bills. The bottom line: The more legislators hear from the public, the better. It's the way democracy works. Before listing them all, there are 2 bills sponsored by 2 of our local representatives that deserve special attention. Many may find them troubling and will want to contact Snyder and/or Overton regarding these bills: A bill sponsored by Representative Snyder: HB 747 ( Snyder and Altman ) and SB 1820 ( Baxley ) – Protections of Medical Conscience Some have called it the “Health Care Refusal Bill” or “No Service to Gays” bill. It allows healthcare providers and insurers to deny a patient any sort of care on the basis of religious, moral, or ethical beliefs. Also allows for employment discrimination in healthcare for the same reasons. Many feel this bill would codify discrimination against LGBTQ, non-Christians, etc. A bill sponsored by Representative Overdorf: SB 198 ( Rodriguez ) and HB 349 ( Sirios and Overdorf ) – Seagrass Mitigation Banks Authorizes the state Board of Trustees to create “seagrass mitigation banks” on state-owned submerged lands which would be used to offset the unavoidable loss of seagrass from coastal development projects. In essence, if developers seek permits for coastal or marine development projects that would destroy seagrasses, this bill would give them the option of buying credits in a mitigation bank to cover costs of seagrass restoration projects elsewhere. Those opposed to the bill say mitigation banks like this often fail and they believe having such a system would enhance development elsewhere . In other words, it gives a pass to developers so they continue to use land for their own purposes with very little consequences. This bill does not address the real issues facing manatees and the loss of seagrass. It's a ruse.

Florida legislative session 2022 bills Call to Action on 2024 Bills What should you do? TAKE ACTION......DON'T JUST SIT AND FUME . We should all be aware of what legislation is pending and provide input: Contact your local representatives and let them know whether you support or disapprove of pending bills and urge them to vote accordingly Contact the bill's sponsor and let them know you support or disapprove of their bill and why. Contact members of the committee where the bill lies and urge them to approve or not approve the bill Write a Letter to the Editor letting the public know about some of the good or troubling bills. Let your family and friends know about bills that are especially troublesome and encourage them to contact legislators and write letters to the editor. Spread the word on social media about the harmful bills being considered (or conversely, loudly support bills that you feel address issues appropriately). The bottom line: The more legislators hear from the public, the better. It's the way democracy works.

COSTA DEL TESORO CÁUCUS HISPÁNICO DEMOCRÁTICO Estamos adquiriendo! Somos el capítulo de Treasure Coast del Caucus Hispano Demócrata. Somos un grupo nuevo y en crecimiento dedicado a ayudar a nuestra comunidad, amplificar la voz de nuestras hermanas y hermanos y construir una Florida mejor para todos. Somos demócratas. Creemos en las oportunidades para las familias trabajadoras, un medio ambiente más limpio para nuestros hijos y nietos, y un gobierno que trabaja para las personas de TODOS los orígenes. Y creemos que no lo conseguiremos en Treasure Coast ni en Florida en general. Y creemos FIRMEMENTE que podemos cambiar las cosas. Nos ponemos manos a la obra. Ya hemos estado en la comunidad ayudando a nuestros vecinos a recibir las vacunas COVID. Continuaremos generando cambios: ayudando a más familias, registrando votantes y asegurándonos de que se escuchen todas nuestras voces. ¡Únete a nosotros! No es necesario ser hispano o hablar español para ser miembro. Tienes que ser un residente de Treasure Coast y un demócrata (o alguien que apoye el mundo mejor por el que luchamos los demócratas). Nos reunimos el tercer jueves de cada mes a las 6:30 pm a través de Zoom. Envíanos un email a tcdemocratas@gmail.com para más detalles o llame al 772-202-8540. Síguenos en Facebook: ¡Juntos podemos! - Oz Vázquez Hispanic Caucus

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Silent Auction for Docktails Below are the artworks donated by local artists for the silent auction. The theme for this year is Democracy. Artworks will be on display at the Dolphin Bar during Docktails and will be available for purchase via silent auction during the evening. Cash, check, and credit card will be accepted. Each 8x10 piece will have an opening bid of $80 on the night of Docktails. Underneath each photo you will see the Number assigned to the artwork, Artist Name, Art Title (in quotes), Advanced Purchase Price, and Size of the piece. Click on each thumbnail to bring up a larger view of the artwork. You can then zoom in to view the artwork up close. T H A N K Y O U to all the artists, donors, and volunteers. Without you, this would not have been possible. Proceeds will be used to Get Out the Vote, and one thing's for sure: Voting for Democrats is something our Democracy surely needs this November 8th! #1 Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez "Left=Blue, Right=Red, 33 Shades in Between" Advanced Purchase Price: $165 8 x 10 #2 Jenene Skrupky "The Eagle Flies Free" Advanced Purchase Price: $88 8" diameter #3 - SOLD Allie Comer "Democracy is ________" #4 Mallo Bissett "Freedom's Fields" Advanced Purchase Price: $165 8 x 10 #5 E.L. "Beth" Smith "Freedom's Fireworks" Advanced Purchase Price: $110 10 x 8 #6 Mallo Bissett "Midnight Sail" Advanced Purchase Price: $165 8 x 10 #7 Jenene Skrupky "Soar Like an Eagle" Advanced Purchase Price: $165 10 x 8 #8 Barbara Bucci "We The People" Advanced Purchase Price: $165 8 x 10 #9 Jenene Skrupky "Sweet Land of Liberty" Advanced Purchase Price: $88 10 x 8 #10 Dawn Cameron "Best for All" Advanced Purchase Price: $88 8 x 10 #11 Jenene Skrupky "Star Spangled Banner" Advanced Purchase Price: $88 10 x 8 #12 Dawn Cameron "Vote" Advanced Purchase Price: $88 8 x 10 #13 Jenene Skrupky "Joe Cool" Advanced Purchase Price: $137.50 14.5 x 17.5 #14 Jenene Skrupky "Cutest Little Donkey" Advanced Purchase Price: $110 12 x 15 #15 Jenene Skrupky "Who's Your Donkey Game" Advanced Purchase Price: $110 19 x 19 #16 Jenene Skrupky "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" Advanced Purchase Price: $110 29 x 20 #17 Jenene Skrupky "Give Me Liberty Etched Mirror" Advanced Purchase Price: $165 13 x 39 #18 Jenene Skrupky "Royal Flush" Advanced Purchase Price: $88 9 x 9 #19 Colleen North "Democracy" Advanced Purchase Price: $132 10 x 8 #20 Corina Pelloni "Rising Women Voters" Advanced Purchase Price: $165 8 x 10 #21 Mark Johnson (donated by Ed Matson) "Saving the St. Lucie Estuary" (Print 17/50) Advanced Purchase Price: $275 34 x 27 #22 - SOLD Kathie Dustira "Pastel of Lake Champlain"

The Democratic Women's Club, Democratic Club, and the DEC of Martin County Invite You to a Snow and Ice Themed Holiday Party Thursday, December 8, 2022 6:00 ~ 8:30 p.m. The Women's Club of Stuart 729 SE Ocean Boulevard Stuart, FL 34994 Cost: $40 per ticket or be a Merry Sponsor for $50 per ticket includes Dinner and Libations Entertainment by Daryl Magill 50/50 Raffle ~ Annual Gift Card/Toy Drive To reserve your ticket and make payment, first complete the ONLINE RESERVATION FORM below and then click on the payment button of your choice ($40 or $50) located below the reservation form. Follow the prompts to complete the transaction. Number of seats reserved Submit Reservation Form Ho Ho Ho....Your form has been submitted! Click on the appropriate ticket amount of your choice: $40 standard amount or $50 to be a Merry Sponsor. $40 ticket $50 ticket See you at the Holiday Party! Click here to return to Home page

Boletas de calificaciones ambientales del BOCC del condado de Martin, 2017. Compilado por el Caucus Ambiental Democrático de Treasure Coast Ed Fielding Sarah escuchó Doug Smith Ed Ciampi Harold Jenkins