Final call to elect Javier Fernandez on May 1st in District 114
For over 20 years, the Republican-controlled state legislature has had a foothold on setting policy in our state. Republican majorities in the House, Senate, and governor’s mansion have allowed lawmakers to drive through legislation that benefits campaign donors and special interests at the expense of the middle class, minorities, and the environment. For everyday Floridians, the impact of a self-serving legislature is clear – a lack of affordable housing and mass transit, unaffordable basic health care options, stagnant wages, and ongoing gun violence.
Read moreA plantar bandera con nuestros votos, como buenos boricuas que somos
La comunidad puertorriqueña en la Florida debe demostrar su fuerza en el ámbito político para así mejorar nuestras oportunidades de lograr cambios muy específicos a nuestro pueblo. Muchos de nosotros nos fuimos de nuestra isla en busca de una mejor vida, y para que esto se haga realidad, debemos de unirnos y exigir acción a nuestros líderes con nuestro voto. Sólo de esta manera podremos mantener una buena calidad de vida en los Estados Unidos y a la vez, ayudar la situación que actualmente deteriora a nuestro Puerto Rico.
Read moreFDP Rules and Bylaws proposed changes
I was recently appointed to the FDP Rules Committee. In a recent conference call last Thursday, the Rules Committee discussed how to best present the proposed FDP bylaws changes, the culmination of a year-long process. There are some major changes to the bylaws including changes to the "weighted voted," changing eligibility rules to run for State Chair, and other changes (many of which are dependent on changing the weighted voted).
On Thursday March 22, the Rules committee voted to ask the State Executive Committee to consider the "weighted vote" question first, followed by the rest of the amendments. While I'm not entirely sure in what exact manner the amendments will be presented, I would like to share the documents that were discussed:
The State Party will meet on Sunday, April 15 at 10am in Orlando to vote on these proposed amendments. Over the next few days, I hope to break down what all these amendments mean and how it will impact our DEC.
High school students to host full-day summit on April 7
This movement is being led and will be won by young people. With a coalition of partners, we are organizing a large scale convening of high school student leaders in Miami-Dade.
Read moreFlorida District 114 voter registration deadline on April 3. Every vote counts.
Attention Coral Gables and surrounding areas: on May 1st, District 114 will elect a new Florida state representative. Considering that FL voters need to register in their district 29 days before an election, time is running out to ensure that voters have their information up-to-date. If you have friends in the district, please remind them.
Read moreRally To Tally for Gun Reform
We have had enough! Right now the Florida legislature is up in Tallahassee trying to pass laws that will make it easier to purchase a firearm. ENOUGH!
Read moreFebruary DEC Meeting Minutes
We had a great meeting last week with our first satellite location participating! We also presented our February Fundraising Competition and the Neighborhood Organizer Initiative. Draft minutes can be accessed through the link below.