The past week of CRAZY!
Monday July 17. 2023
Good morning Democrats!
Between Tommy Tuberville, who thinks Klan members are true Patriots and Jim Jordan, who wants to make sure he doesn't get investigated, it is hard to know which one has the least amount of functioning brain cells. Do they think we don't see them for what they are? How do folks like this get elected? It’s the fault of non-voters and non-thinking voters!
By the way, I just heard that the indicted ex-pres. made a 90-minute speech Saturday night. (Shades of Fidel). From the snippets I have heard he really sounds like Mussolini or Hitler. He certainly lives in an alternate universe! Talking about how we are a country in decline because white folks need to get reparations for being discriminated against?!! I think it is because his finances are in decline because he cannot keep his lying mouth shut. (It is hard when you cannot remember all the lies you’ve told)
“Bidenomics” is working! Unemployment is at a 50-year low! GOP Congresspeople are trying to take credit for money coming into their districts that they voted against!
However, the GOP continues to try to take away the rights of many of us. The right to vote, marry, control our own healthcare decisions, and live our lives free to be who we are. Here’s what the modern prophet, George Carlin had to say about that: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FCswzEx1ujcn%2F%3Figshid%3DYjgzMjc4YjcwZQ%253D%253D%26fbclid%3DIwAR25rqLeem8VvxxWBCcTgKDS4ehTvjoXGZvyZcPrtkg6O6vBDMn5UDX2BQI&h=AT2hx0bxwDbL-gFCjex_xa-aSpg-UkWVqhFuFv0MRf6q1C019ZMaac0MmHVk6Ld6prwde_ByiSLw6lFYvKvVrj3zFs9hccP1ipx-OO4uRNAmOR8yyCGwOCj1OLW437yWqg_Gbg&__tn__=EH-R&c[0]=AT1YXHAPibwP21SvCTIroPbESpijWgum-uD5bijzj6uI094348_CEhY1xpVo5Kea0bpHRNe-42BMoT_8gXDvAnzQI-IBjhz13GcX97EGZxvDDaPHwfHjwCdxo-flpIMUq9q4FxGRE7zJKDenftSWEGDhBdZkV2ZMwnEUIT8QybTa4MRiewcFQOvYC3e6kmsUsV27tSMwj_NM6whc
Our President, Joe Biden, has returned compassion and respect to the White House. He has strengthened NATO in the face of Putin’s aggression. To those who say a vote for Biden is a vote for President Harris – I say, bring it on! He has a cabinet of dedicated professionals who swore an oath to the Constitution and meant it.
We begin each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. If you still believe it, then get busy! VOTE. Attend local govt. meetings and ask questions. These officials work for YOU!!! Make sure they do.
Monroe County Govt. Meetings this week
Monday, July 17
The City of Marathon Planning Commission will be meeting at Marathon City Hall at 9805 Overseas Highway at 5:30 PM to discuss some zoning changes. details see: https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/meetings
The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – Parks and Beaches will have a meeting in the Big Pine Key community park meeting room at 31009 Atlantis Rd in Big Pine Key at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For more details see: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/
The Islamorada Village Council will meet in a Special Session at 5:30pm at Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway to discuss the Non-Renewal of Village Manager Contract and the Award of Contractual Services Agreement for Residential and Commercial Solid Waste, Yard Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal Services. See more at: https://www.islamorada.fl.us/calendar.php?view=month&month=02&day=01&year=2023
Tuesday, July 18
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will meet in the Marathon Government Center at 2798 Overseas Hwy 2nd Floor from 10:00 Am to 12:00 PM to discuss the Budget! For more details see: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/
The Monroe County BOCC will have a Community Meeting at 5:05pm - via ZOOM ONLY - to discuss the Future land Use Map and zooming changes for Stock Island. For more details see: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/ Use the following link to join: https://mcbocc.zoom.us/j/89434327242
The Florida Keys Mosquito Control Board will have their monthly meeting in their Marathon Office at 503 107th St, Gulf Side at 1:00PM to discuss retiree healthcare in addition to their normal monthly issues. For more information go to: https://keysmosquito.org/board-meetings/
Wednesday, July 19
The City of Key West Planning Board will meet in Key West City Hall , 1300 White St. at 5:00 PM to discuss three postponements, a question about lot splits, and a text amendment of the land development regulations. See details at: http://keywest.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will have their regularly scheduled meeting in the Marathon Government Center at 2798 Overseas Hwy starting at 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For details see: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/
Thursday, July 20
There will be a Code Compliance Hearing in Marathon in the Marathon Council Chambers at 9805 Overseas Highway at 2:00 PM. Apparently, there are quite a few vacation rental violations! (Who Knew) For details see: https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/meetings
The Key Colony Beach City Commission will have their regular meeting at the Key Colony Inn Banquet Room at 700 W. Ocean Drive, at 9:30 AM. It will also be available through Zoom. For more details see: https://keycolonybeach.net/citydocs-1/
The Islamorada Village Council will meet at 5pm in the Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway to discuss several Land Use/zoning, and Conditional use issues. For details and agenda: https://islamoradafl.portal.civicclerk.com/
The Monroe County School Board will meet at 5pm in Key West City Hall, 1300 White St. For more information go to: https://monroe-k12.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1
Activist meetings this week
Wednesday, July 19
Florida Keys Democrats will meet at 5:30pm in Denny’s side bar at MM 97 in the median. Our Guest Speaker will be Nick Rodriguez, Key Largo Sewer Board member. He’s got a Power Point Presentation to share! I will be sharing what we learned at Leadership Blue. Bring all your Democrat friends.
Lower Keys League of Women Voters will meet at 6:30pm in the back room of VFW Post 3911, 2200 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West.
That should keep us all busy. We are working to protect and defend our community and our democracy. Join us!
We have made some important changes to our normal meeting schedule so please mark your calendars.
The Lower Keys Dems will meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the VFW.
The Upper Keys Dems will meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Denny’s.
The Middle Keys Dems will meet the 4th Thursday of the month at the Marathon Library. This will be the hybrid ZOOM/in-person meeting.
If you know someone who is considering running for office as a Democrat, have them contact me and check out this link for lots of information: https://www.floridadems.org/run-for-office/
If you are unable to volunteer but want to help us, you can easily donate by using this link: https://keysdems.com/join/
We are looking for a volunteer to become our social media manager. If Facebook is your thing, email me.
We are fixing to roll out a new website and will need someone to maintain and update it for us. Email me
We are starting our Annual "Back to School Supplies Collection." We do this every year to assist the United Teachers of Monroe with children who need extra help. We are talking pens/pencils/notebooks/binders/crayons and backpacks.
You can drop them at the office of the Sugarloaf Lodge if you travel that way. In Key West you can drop them at 1616 Trinidad Dr. on Thursdays from 3-6pm or Saturdays from 9am-12pm.
I need a drop off in Marathon and the Upper Keys so if you are willing or know a business that is willing, let me know.
We have some exciting events coming up so be sure to mark your calendars for Sept. 10 for Jazz in the Garden. A Fundraiser in Key West.
More info to come.
Here is a little snippet from Last weekend in Miami: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9CPwEmnyb4
I hope to see you soon!
Bert Sise/Chair
KeysDems
Website – www.keysdems.com
Facebook – Florida Keys Democrats
Instagram - @keysdems
Twitter - @DemsKeys
PS – a few videos – both are serious, but worth a look!
https://youtu.be/5s4lz-wA_BI
https://www.facebook.com/1510664199/videos/206562855711920/