Hello NCDC Members and Friends,

 

The Florida Legislature Special Session D will occur from Tuesday April 28-May 1, 2026. You can watch it all here.

 

The purpose is three-fold:

1. to redraw congressional maps

2. to propose an AI "Bill of Rights"

3. to propose a "medical freedom measure regarding vaccine opt-outs.

 

Noticably missing from the agenda is a budget and the much-anticipated amendment to reduce property taxes.

 

Since the budget is due before June 30, a different special session is anticipated for that. And... another special session needs to occur before August 4, for any property tax cut amendment to appear on the November ballot. The lawmakers have their work cut out for them this summer. And so do we, if we hope for a positive outcome.

 

The time is now to call our representatives and publish our letters in the Post. Other ways to help:

 

4/24/26 12-2pm Hispanic Caucus Meeting at Don Ramon's

 

4/24/26 5-6:30 Motorcade Protest at Dryer Park

 

4/25/26 Join us at the Great American Cleanup on Jupiter Beach from 8-10. Register Here.

 

4/26/26 3-5 PM Emergency Medical Assistance and Friends invite you to the Film "Zurawski Vs Texas". What is it like to live in a state with limited health care for pregnant people? $28.52 per ticket

 

4/29/26 at 5pm Join the PBC DEC Voter Registration team on a 1/2 hour zoom call to learn from each other and join the team.

We meet at libraries, DMVs, laundromats, and outdoor events to encourage people to check their status at votepalmbeach.gov.

 

4/30/26 6pm Zoom The Democratic Senior Caucus welcomes US Senate Candidate Angie Nixon

 

4/30/26 7pm Town Hall with Gubernatorial Candidates with Special Guest Martina Navritilova

 

5/1/26 12-1pm May Day - Workers over Billionaires Rally in West Palm

four locations: Jupiter - Indiantown and Central; PBG - PGA & Military; WPB - Clematis and Dixie; Boca - 1400 Glades South Sidewalk

 

5/2/26 12-2 PM DWC presents a County Candidate Forum live at the Okeechobee Library. Register Here.

 

5/11/26 5-7pm Alliance 4 American Leadership Fundraiser, a grassroots organization mobilizing young voters to help restore federal funding for humanitarian aid and USAID. A4AL has built chapters on more than 100 college campuses, registered thousands of new voters, and helped pass legislation restoring funding for famine relief, public health, HIV/AIDS programs, and anti-poverty initiatives.

 

5/14/26 from 6:30-8, Dr Karen Leader will speak about the First Amendment and Violence in Politics. In an unrelated discussion, FAU Students will speak about how we can help them build a safer campus.

 

FAU Students request our help in appealing to the Trustees for a safer campus. It just takes one email. Click here to learn more  

 

Register today for a sponsorship or ticket to the 16th Annual Legacy at the Links at Madison Green Country Club to be held on May 15, 2026. Proceeds will fund Democratic work throughout Palm Beach County.

 

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More ways to help democracy ...

 

• Become Certified to Register Voters with the Florida Democratic Party here.

• Call Your Florida Lawmakers to Oppose Redistricting. The districts were drawn a few years ago. Floridians need our legislators to focus on hurricane preparedness, protecting the environment, and improving the affordability and quality of healthcare, housing, schools, and insurance. Contact Florida Lawmakers here.

• Write a letter to the Palm Beach Post Editor here.

• The Florida Legislative Session runs from 1/13-3/13. Special Sessions to pass a budget, redistrict, and restrict voting will occur soon Watch it live here.  

• Join the ACLU to strategize and learn about the legislative session

• Find a Rally or Demonstration Near You!

• Five Calls

• Vote 411 - Find All Election News for your Precinct

• Call Voters in Your Zip Code about Vote By Mail

• Textable Link to Help Register Voters throughout the USA

• Mobilize Volunteer Activities

• Elected Officials

• Supervisor of Elections

• Palm Beach County Democratic Party

• Florida Democrats 

• Democratic National Committee

• National Democratic Training Committee 

Thank you for your continued support and optimism. We are all in this together.