Weekly dispatch-June 16th, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Good morning Keys Dems!
What a huge success all of our No Kings peaceful protests were! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for marching, for chanting, for holding signs, for registering people to vote, for sharing information, for supporting one another, for keeping each other safe, for taking videos of our events, for sharing them on social media, for resisting, for rising up, for holding our flag upside down in distress, for honking in support, for signing a petition, for handing out red cards. We were a part of a nationwide movement to defend our democracy and it felt amazing to be KEYS STRONG with all of you! We made a difference! Truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Yesterday, we honored the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures whose strength shows up in quiet ways — in protection, in presence, in love that doesn’t waver.
The world may feel uncertain, but their steady hands and grounded hearts remind us what real strength looks like.
To those who stand strong for their families every day, thank you.
On Saturday, June 14, (Flag Day) we didn’t just march — we made history:
Over 2,100 “No Kings” protests
7.4 to 10.3 million participants
That’s 2.1% to 3.0% of the U.S. population
The second-largest protest in U.S. history
Overwhelmingly peaceful
Widespread media coverage
Trump’s military parade? Poorly attended and overshadowed
We did what we set out to do:
We showed the world that democracy lives in the people, not in parades.
P.S. - We got this message (pasted below) from Senator Ashley Moody - Please take the time to visit her office and share your concerns and disgust with her staff
I want to make sure that you are aware of my staff conducting upcoming mobile office hours in your area. My staff will be there to offer constituent services on items such as Social Security payments, issues with the IRS, federal disaster claims, and veterans benefits, as well as to listen to your concerns and suggestions.
Please note that I will not be in attendance, but my staff will be onsite to meet one-on-one and provide you with necessary assistance.
Where:
Murray Nelson Center
102050 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
When:
Wednesday, June 18th, 11:00am – 1:00pm EDT
If you cannot meet with my staff during this time but are in need of assistance, please call my office at (866) 630-7106 and we will be glad to assist you.
My office and I are here to help. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and to continue to work on behalf of Floridians.
Mark your calendars for our June Keys Dems Meetings!
Upper Keys Dems will meet at The Catch at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, June 18
Middle Keys Dems will meet in the Marathon Public Library at 5:30 pm on Thursday, June 26
Local Govt. meetings this week (June 16- June 22)
KEY WEST http://keywest.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Wednesday, 6-18
Planning Board Meeting at 5:00 pm in City Hall
1300 White Street, Key West
City of Marathon https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/meetings
Monday, 6-16
Planning Commission Meeting 5:30 pm 9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon
MONROE COUNTY https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/
Tuesday, 6-17
Tourist Development Council Meeting - Marathon Govt Center 2nd Floor 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, 6-17
BOCC Special Meeting Stillwright Point - Murray Nelson Center 2nd Floor 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 6 - 18
BOCC and Land Authority - Murray Nelson Center 2nd Floor 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Village of Islamorada Council https://www.islamorada.fl.us/Calendar.aspx
Monday, 6-16
Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee @ 5:00 pm Islamorada Administration Center and Public Safety Headquarters 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada 3rd Floor
Tuesday, 6-17
Evaluation Committee Meeting RFQ-25-03 Professional Contractor Services @ 11:00 am Islamorada Administration Center and Public Safety Headquarters 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada
Wednesday, 6-18
Historic Preservation Meeting @ 10:00 am Islamorada Administration Center and Public Safety Headquarters 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada
Wednesday, 6-18
Evaluation Committee Meeting RFQ-25-01 Professional General Engineering, Architectural, Environmental & Surveying Services @ 2:30 pm Islamorada Administration Center and Public Safety Headquarters 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada
Keys Energy https://www.keysenergy.com/utility-board/
Wednesday, 6-18
Utility Board of the City of Key West Regular Meeting at 4:00 pm 1001 James Street
The joy we experienced wasn’t just an emotion — it was resilience in action — a signal that we still believe in each other, in justice, and in the future. STAY STRONG!!!
In Unity,
Holly Hummell-Gorman, Chair
chair@keysdems.com
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