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Special Events and Notices
Polk County Commissioner Bill Braswell talks about COVID-19 and Face masks.I had the opportunity to sit down one on one with Dr Joy Jackson the Director of the Department of Health here in Polk County. I would like to share our conversation with you. Click here to read more.
Polk Commissioners vote to make face mask optional. I want to make sure there is clarity in where we stand on the issue of masks. As we stated in the proclamation this week we believe the CDC guidelines should be followed as best one can. Click here to read more.
Free Face Masks for Polk County Residents
Residents who need facial coverings to help protect themselves and others from spreading the COVID-19 virus may get them free at numerous sites throughout Polk County. To learn more click here.
The Florida Democrats tried to prevent OneBlood and Governor Ron DeSantis from getting this urgent message out. If you defeated #COVID19, volunteer to donate your plasma to save a life. The need is urgent, sign up now: oneblood.org
June 12, 2020. Former Polk REC State Committeewoman, Debbie Hannifan, runs for Polk County Supervisor of Elections. Debbie will be running against long time incumbent Lori Edwards. Her election is during the state wide primary elections on August 18 not during the November election. To find out more about Debbie and her platform click here.
“The American comeback has begun.”
Vice President Mike Pence in Clearwater Beach
Vice President Mike Pence was in Tampa Bay Wednesday reminding voters that President Donald Trump has been the strongest pro-life President in history and will continue to fight for life after re-election Nov. 3. To continue reading click here.
National Association of Police Organizations endorses President Trump.
The National Association of Police Organizations, which represents more than 1,000 police units and associations nationwide, is endorsing President Trump’s re-election bid, recognizing his “steadfast and very public support” of law enforcement officers.
“Our endorsement recognizes your steadfast and very public support for our men and women on the front lines, especially during this time of unfair and inaccurate opprobrium being directed at our members by so many,” wrote the group’s president, Michael McHale.
Florida Police Benevolent Association, the largest police union in Florida with 30,000 members, voted to endorse President Trump in the 2020 election.
The Florida Police Benevolent Association’s president, John Kazanjian, said that Trump has sided with law enforcement amid a wave of anti-police sentiment during nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice that have taken place over the past several months.
“I spelled it out. What’s going on in not just in Florida but across this country that, ‘Hey, you know what, we’re getting beat up. We’re being used like a punching bag, and we’re tired of it. And President Donald Trump has been there for us. He supported us”.
Upcoming Events
Here are some of the events coming up for the Polk Republican Party:
- July 30 2020 – Polk County Republican Party Lakeland Headquarters will have a special meeting at 6:30 pm at 4406 S Florida Ave Suite 28 (the detached building in the back) Lakeland Fl. This meeting is being held to coordinate planting signs for our Republican candidates at early voting polling locations (August 3-15) as well as at precincts for Primary Election Day (August 18). Contact Dr Ed Shoemaker at 863-899-2162 or email ed.shoemaker@polkgop.org
- August 1, 2020 – Women for Trump. Republican Woman’s Club of Lakeland Federated. 2933 S Florida Ave. 10:30AM to 1:30PM. Sign up today: email Ddecampgop@gmail.com or Call or Text Cynthia Dugan 847-226-5764.
- August 3 to 15, 2020 – Early voting for Republican Primary. Click here for list of Polk County early voting sites.
- August 5, 2020 – Republican Club of Lakeland monthly meeting. Click here for details and to RSVP.
- August 6, 2020 – Trump Victory Team Phone Banking and Pizza. 4PM – 6PM Winter Haven Victory HQ, Inman Baptist Church, 1800 6th Street NW. For more information click here.
- August 8, 2020 – Republican Primary Candidate Forum. Ignite Church in Lakeland from 1PM until 4PM. RSVP TO: JC Martin jc.martin@polkgop.org or Dr-Ed Shoemaker ed.shoemaker@polkgop.org. Click here for more details.
- August 18, 2020 – Republican Primary election.
- August 20, 2020 – Trump Victory Team Phone Banking and Pizza. 4PM – 6PM Winter Haven Victory HQ, Inman Baptist Church, 1800 6th Street NW. For more information click here.
- August 24 – 27, 2020 – Republican National Convention back to Charlotte, NC. The eyes of the nation will watch as we showcase our principles, our ideas, and above all the results President Trump’s leadership has delivered over these past three and a half years.
- August 25, 2020 – REC monthly meeting. Winter Haven Victory HQ, Inman Baptist Church, 1800 6th Street NW. Meeting starts at 6:30PM.
- September 3, 2020 – Trump Victory Team Phone Banking and Pizza. 4PM – 6PM Winter Haven Victory HQ, Inman Baptist Church, 1800 6th Street NW. For more information click here.
- September 17, 2020 – Trump Victory Team Phone Banking and Pizza. 4PM – 6PM Winter Haven Victory HQ, Inman Baptist Church, 1800 6th Street NW. For more information click here.
- October 1, 2020 – Trump Victory Team Phone Banking and Pizza. 4PM – 6PM Winter Haven Victory HQ, Inman Baptist Church, 1800 6th Street NW. For more information click here.
- October 15, 2020 – Trump Victory Team Phone Banking and Pizza. 4PM – 6PM Winter Haven Victory HQ, Inman Baptist Church, 1800 6th Street NW. For more information click here.
- October 29, 2020 – Trump Victory Team Phone Banking and Pizza. 4PM – 6PM Winter Haven Victory HQ, Inman Baptist Church, 1800 6th Street NW. For more information click here.