Weekly Dispatch- June 2nd
Monday, June 2, 2025
Good morning Keys Dems.
We have a lot planned for June! We sure hope you will join us for it all! Starting this Friday, June 6th - we will be commemorating D-Day from 5:30 - 6:30pm in Key West... the Keys Dems will be showing our support for our VETERANS! There will be a SILENT DEMONSTRATION across the street from the VFW on the seawall side of N. Roosevelt Blvd. We are encouraging our folks to park in extra parking spaces by Pet Supermarket, the Gulf Atlantic bank, or somewhere else close but NOT in the VFW parking lot unless, of course, you are a VETERAN. Wear your red, white, and blue or camo and bring your flag and some water! We will be SILENT out of respect for those who have served our nation… Help us honor our veterans by supporting the protection of their benefits. We are asking that there be NO TRUMP/NO MUSK signs. There will be no chanting. When you arrive, look for our volunteers wearing neon green vests who will help us cross the street safely at the traffic light.
Then on Sunday, June 8, Middle Keys Dems are attending a Defiance Party where we will Rise Up against the Circus King from 4-7 p.m. - The fish fry will be hosted by Riet Steinmetz and you must RSVP to Middle Keys Dem Captain, Laurie Swanson by June 5th @ Mid-keys@keysdems.com.
On Saturday, June 14th, Flag day, there are No Kings Day PROTESTS planned from Key Largo to Key West! This is an opportunity to stand up for democratic values and express opposition to displays of authoritarianism. You can find details about each one on Facebook and we will share ALL of those details in next week's newsletter.
Mark your calendars for our June Keys Dems Meetings!
Lower Keys Dems will meet at El Siboney in the back room at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, June 11
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 2- June 8)
KEY WEST http://keywest.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Wednesday, 6-4
Citty Commission Meeting at 9:00 am in City Hall
1300 White Street, Key West
MONROE COUNTY https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/
Monday, 6 - 2
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting @ 2:00 p.m. Marathon Govt Center
Tuesday, 6-3
District V Advisory Meeting @10:00 am at the Murray Nelson Government Center
District IV Advisory Meeting @2:00 pm at the Islander 82100 Overseas Highway Islamorada
District II Advisory Meeting @6:00 at Tennessee Williams Theatre
901 College Road Key West
Village of Islamorada Council https://www.islamorada.fl.us/Calendar.aspx
Monday, 6-2
Rescheduled: Evaluation Committee Meeting RFP 25-03 Low Pressure Extension for Madeira Dr @ 8:30 am in the Islamorada Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Hwy, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Bid openings RFQ 25-03 Professional Contractor Services @ 3:00 pm in the Islamorada Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters, 86800 Overseas Hwy
Tuesday, 6-3
Local Planning Agency @ 5:30 pm
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority https://www.fkaa.com/agendacenter
Tuesday, 6-3
FKAA Board will meet at 11:00 am. @1100 Kennedy Drive Key West
These are not ordinary times. But we are not powerless. Together, we are stronger than fear, louder than lies, and more resilient than any administration. Let’s continue to show up, speak out, and build the world we believe in.
In solidarity,
Holly Hummell-Gorman, Chair
chair@keysdems.com
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