Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009
10 a.m. Press conference steps of Old Capitol
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. sign waving by Monroe Street by Old Capitol
6 p.m. candlelight vigil on steps of Old Capitol
Message:
As Republicans and insurance companies try to kill health reform through scare tactics and politics as usual, local health care reform supporters will mount a 24-hour blitz of urging Sens. Bill Nelson and George LeMieux to pass real health care reform now. Reform that gives every American the choice of quality health insurance they can afford, including the choice of a public health insurance option. Reform that holds insurance companies accountable and protects people from insurance abuses like annual caps on coverage and unfair denials coverage because of pre-existing conditions. Reform that puts healthcare decisions back in the hands of patients and doctors. Reform that protects and improves the financial health of Medicare. And reform that doesn’t add an additional burden to working families by taxing health insurance benefits.
During the “Get It Done” rally supporters will urge Sens. Bill Nelson and George LeMieux to give Americans the vote they deserve – a vote for real health insurance reform that guarantees affordable coverage that businesses and families can count on.
Sponsors:
Health Care for America Now, AFSCME Florida, Florida AFL-CIO, Progress Florida, Florida PIRG, Big Bend Labor Council, Capital Alliance of Retired Americans, health care advocates
Needs:
We need for activists to sign up for shifts to wave signs beside Monroe Street at Old Capitol between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. We need printed and homemade signs. We need a podium for the press conference and candles for the vigil.
For more information: Doug Martin, (850) 212-7447 cell
For full press release, click here: Leon Cty Dems elect new chair [11/13/09]
Democratic Executive
Committee
Cordially Invites You to
Our
HOLIDAY SOCIAL
December
19, 2009
4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
Florida A&M
University Teleconference Center
2019 Pinder
Street,
Tallahassee, Florida
32307
(Corner of Osceola
Street)
Off Adams Street it is the
first building on the right after the four way
stop.
Off Wahnish Way it is the first
building on the left after coming up the
hill.
In order to make the party a
success, we are asking DEC members to bring a
covered dish or make a contribution of
$5.00. A sign up sheet will be available
for members to RSVP and to state what dish they
will bring at the next DEC General
Meeting.
Please R.S.V.P. by December 3rd
to
SiTerra L. Wallace at
mswallace3@gmail.com or
call (850)
847-3999.
FYI: We
regret to inform you that VOICE's Dec.
12th civic educational event, "How the
legislative process works and the ordinary
citizen's role in it," has been
cancelled because of unforseen
personal/familial commitments that Chris Turner
needs to attend to on that day.
We
will reschedule this event after the New Year
and after the passage of the health care reform
legislation, so that we can use such
legislation as a case study for Chris'
presentation on how the legislative process
works. More details will be forthcoming
after the New Year.
Thanks to
everyone who had expressed interest in
attending the event and/or who had offered to
help make it a success!Please save the date and
share with your networks, as
appropriate:
Getting Our Message Out
DEC will be exploring the use of a free internet-based service called, Blog Talk Radio. We would host our own radio show that has the capability to interview people from anywhere with the use of cell phones and the program allow call-ins. All shows are archived and could be played back anytime. We will need people with interviewer/reporter skills to execute effectively. We are planning a meeting with a good friend who has had a long running and successful show for many years. I've asked him to come and instruct us how to use the program effectively.
Just a few things we could accomplish:
*Interview candidates, public officials, DEC leaders, and members
*Showcase DEC activities like a live remote
If you would like to participate or for more information, please contact Publicity Chair, Dianne Cox at dwmscox@gmail.com
'Show me the money!'
Rightly or wrongly, money has become a key ingredient in waging successful election campaigns.
And the Leon County DEC got an early start in our efforts to help elect Democrats to local, regional, and statewide offices next year at a Summer Reception and Fundraiser June 27 at the home of John and Virginia Dailey.
Hats off to Jon Ausman and Beth Matuga for becoming members of the Fundraiser Century Committee, a recognition for those donating $100.
Other members of the Fundraiser Host Committee pledged generously, too. Here is a list, along with a gentle reminder to those members who have not yet fulfilled their commitment. They can do so online by clicking THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Host Committee member include: Leon County Commissioner Akin Akinyemi, Former State Representative Loranne Ausley, Leon DEC State Committeeman Jon Ausman, Leon County School Board Member Georgia "Joy" Bowen, Leon County School Board Member Dee Crumpler, Tallahassee City Commissioner Andrew Gillum, Tallahassee City Commissioner Allan Katz, Leon County School Board Member Maggie Lewis-Butler, Tallahassee City Commissioner Debbie Lightsey, Former Mayor & Former FDP Chairman Scott Maddox, Leon County Tax Collector Doris Maloy, Tallahassee Mayor John Marks, Piney Z CDD Supervisor Beth Matuga, former Leon Democratic Party Chairman Rick Minor, Former Leon County Schools Superintendent Bill Montford, Tallahassee City Commissioner Mark Mustian, Leon County Schools Superintendent Jackie Pons, Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor, Leon County Commissioner Bob Rackleff, State Representative Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, Former State Representative Curtis Richardson, Leon County Commissioner Jane Sauls, Leon County Commissioner Cliff Thaell, State Representative Alan Williams and Capital Region CDD Supervisor Gil Ziffer.
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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. 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 WHY NOW to watch a message from President Obama. Or click on WE WANT A PUBLIC OPTION to send a message at message to Sens. Nelson and Martinez adding your support to this important requirement of any reform.
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.
Human Rights: Leon County moves forward
On July 14, the Leon County Commission unanimously voted to create a new Human Relations Committee which will advise commissioners on a range of issues, including concerns of the Capital City Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Democratic Caucus.
Click on SAY THANKS to find out more about this initiative for directions on how to easily add your thanks to each commissioner for this action.
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.