Join us on the 4th
DEC celebrates America at Tom Brown ParkThe Leon County DEC is sponsoring a tent at Tallahassee's Celebrate America event on Saturday, July 4 in Tom Brown Park. Volunteers are needed to staff the tent and distribute materials. And even if you can't volunteer, please drop to say hello if at the event. : : MORE
Countdown 2010: Follow the races here
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2009 Session: Our Democrats did us proud
It’s a sad commentary on the state of Florida politics when you have to measure success by how effective legislators are at damage control. But that’s perhaps the best way to assess the 2009 Legislative Session. And DEC members can be proud of how Democrats in the Leon County delegation performed.
We asked our representatives and senator how they saw the Session unfold and their views on the role of Democratic activists in supporting their efforts to advocate for their constituents and all Floridians. Click on Session Wrap to see how they responded.
Obama's bold choice for the Supreme Court
If confirmed, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon be graced with its first ever Hispanic Justice with President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotormayor to fill a vacancy to be left with the announced retirement of Justice David Souter. Confirmation hearings are expecting to begin mid-July. Click Sonia to watch the president explain his choice.
Health Care Reform: "Get 'er done!"
It's time to pull together to force Congress to pass legislation to forge the kind of health care reform Americans want and need. Please click on SPREAD THE WORD to watch a message from DNC Chair Tim Kaine explaining why it's crucial to get behind President Obama in his fight against special interests with a stake in the status quo. Then click on HOW YOU CAN HELP for a message from the president himself.
To keep current with developments, click on Health Care for more information on our health care system and links to leading websites on the latest developments in the reform movement.
Redistricting: Say NO! to gerrymandering
A campaign to change the corrupt system politicians use to maintain their power is gaining momentum but it's important to keep up the pressure. FairDistrictsFlorida.org must collect 1.6 million signed petitions to get an initiative on next year's ballot to change the current system of a post-U.S. Census redrawing of districts to the advantage of the party in power -- currently the Republicans.
A local nonpartisan group that originated with our our DEC has collected some 600 petitions on its own. Click on LeonFairDistrictsLeon to get a petition if you haven't already signed one or to volunteer to help collect more signatures.
Click on on Make a Donation is you want help the state organization get its job done. It costs 10 cents to file each petition. Click on Redistricting to find out more about what at stake with this crucial issue.
Events
Kendrick Meek Indendence Day BBQ
Congressman Kendrick Meek will be at an Independence Day BBQ Monday, July 6, 5 p.m., at Lake Ella Park, 1600 N. Monroe Street.
Event Details · Jul 6, 2009
DEC Steering Committe to set election date
DEC Chair Rick Minor resigned effective June 30. Vice Chair Monica O'Neal has assumed his role until such time as an election can be arranged. The timing of such an election will be determined at the DEC Steering Committee meeting on Monday, July 13. Say Monica: "I’m sure all of you will join me in thanking Rick for his service. His leadership has been outstanding."
Event Details · Jul 13, 2009
Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus Summer Conference
The Florida Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Democratic Caucus will hold its 2009 Summer Conference July 17-19 in Key West.
Event Details · Jul 17, 2009
Professional Women Veterans Association to organize
Women who have served in our Armed Forces are invited to attend a meeting to form a Tallahassee Chapter of the Professional Women Veterans Association beginning at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 18 in Room A of the LeRoy Collins Public Library, 200 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee.
Event Details · Jul 18, 2009