Events

Democratic Public Education Caucus representatives Sarah Fortney and Karen Welzel announce Defenders of Public Education conference happening on July 20 from 9am – 3:30pm in Lakeland. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DPECF for more information and to register.

Aug

10

Sat

Polk County Early Voting Kickoff with Chair Nikki Fried @ Mobilize.us

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Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Aug

12

Mon

Polk DEC Monthly Meeting @ Online via ZOOM

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Aug 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Mandatory Monthly meeting of Polk County Precinct Captains, Clubs & Caucuses presidents. Register at the Mobilize Link below.

Hello ALL Polk County Democrats:

Join us as we come be together to engage in actions that promote & uplift the Polk County Democrats who are our neighbors.

Sign up to be a member of a Polk DEC Club or Caucus.
Become a Precinct Captain for your precinct. There are so many ways that you can get involved with the Polk Democrat Party & we would be happy to show you how.

Sign up below for Zoom information to be sent to your email address.

https://www.mobilize.us/polkcountydec/event/455312/

Please contact Barbara Harris @ vicechair1@polkdemocrats.net with any questions.
863-514-9752

Thank you, Polk County Democrats

Open to YOU as a registered Democrats.

2024 Polk County Democratic Executive Committee Officers are:

Chair, Cesar Ramirez
1st Vice Chair, Barbara Harris
2nd Vice Chair, John Hill
Treasurer, Larry Ratcliffe
Secretary, Kathy Sites
Sergeant at Arms, Mike Murphy
State Committee Woman, Jennifer Nanek
State Committee Man, Alan Harris

Request a Zoom link at: vcpolkdec@gmail.com

Aug

14

Wed

Solivita Democratic Club August Membership Meeting @ Starlite Ballroom

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Aug 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/94206452110?pwd=SVFmeHRITURPUGN3WURMNDRaMUh5Zz09

We will welcome
John Hill, Candidate for Florida House District 48.

John Hill of Poinciana has entered the race in hopes of succeeding Rep. Sam killebrew, R-Winter Haven, who faces term limits. Eight Republicans have already filed to run.

John Hill has served as Second Vice President of the Polk County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC.)

Aug

31

Sat

Unity Day with Polk Democrats! @ Lake Gywn Park

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Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sep

24

Tue

Solivita HOA Board Meeting @ Solivita Starlite Ballroom

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Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The construction of CFX raised highway through Poinciana will be one topic of discussion.

Lita Epstein’s Position
(SDC Member and HOA Board Secretary)

“I strongly disagree with the position that the HOA Board should remain neutral. The HOA Board has a responsibility to its residents to represent both their health and welfare. Clearly if the 30-foot wall is built outside the gates of Solivita, we will see major issues echo back on the residents of Solviita who live along our northern border.

They will experience:

Increased noise pollution from the 27,000 trucks and cars who will be using the elevated Expressway to bypass Orlando.

All of us will experience increased pollution from these 27,000 cars and trucks. In an aging community with many people experiencing lung and heart health complications, this will only increase the negative health impacts on the residents.

Home values will drop with a major highway running by these homes without any barriers planned at the street level because Polk County says it doesn’t build sound barriers or walls. The only sound barrier that will be built is at the top of the 30 foot wall, which will do nothing to offset the noise pollution that will echo back on Solivita as the road noise hits the 30 foot wall supporting the elevated expressway.

We have a responsibility now to test noise and air pollution factors to know what our current numbers, so we have the scientific proof of the negative impacts of this elevated highway if built. Builders of highways do have a responsibility to build walls if the noise levels raise after the construction of the roadway, but we have to be able to prove the increase.

The board must not stay neutral, but instead must protect the residents of Solivita to the best of its ability to impact the plans for the elevated highway.

Sep

27

Fri

Polk County Progressive Caucus @ ZOOM

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Sep 27 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am

Join the Polk Progressive Caucus Monthly Meetings, a forum for shaping the future of Progressive Caucus on Friday, September 27th at 6:30 PM via Zoom

Join the conversation! We welcome members of the community to come together and discuss important issues, ask questions, and share their thoughts and concerns.

Join us to connect, unwind, and build community!

Oct

5

Sat

Voter Information Event @ Freedom Park Pavilions

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Oct 5 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Voter Information Event at Freedom Park Pavilions
FREE Admission
Sponsored by the Solivita Democratic Club (SDC)

Meet 2024 election candidates, representatives, and elected officials at this exciting and informative event! Enjoy FREE food and beverages. Register to vote and apply to vote by mail with the Polk County Elections office.

Confirmed speakers include:
• Congressman Darren Soto, United States Representative for Florida’s 9th Congressional District
• Lori Edwards, Polk County Supervisor of Elections
• Kay Klymko, Polk County Commission District 1 candidate
• John Hill, Florida House of Representatives District 48 candidate
• Cesar Ramirez, Polk County Democratic Party Chair
• More to come…

All Solivita residents are invited to attend!

Email President@SolivitaDemocrats.org or visit SolivitaDemocrats.org on the Web for more information

Oct

7

Mon

Last Day to Register to Vote: Monday, Oct. 7

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Oct 7 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION!
(Voters have been purged from the voting lists!)

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?
The LAST DAY to register is Monday, October 7!