Restore Voting Rights to Ex-Felons in Florida

Close to 1.5 million people in Florida do not have the right to vote because of Florida’s Civil War-Era ban on voting for individuals with prior felony convictions. You have the chance to be a part of changing that.

Here’s what you can do to help restore the rights of your fellow Floridians:
Download and print your petition here
Fill out the required information and sign your name. (Please make sure that all information is accurate and that you include EITHER your Voter Registration number OR your Date of Birth)
Mail your completed petition to the ACLU of Florida Tampa Office, PO BOX 25477, Tampa, FL 33622

See the pictures from our picnic on June 10th

Guest Speakers

June -  State Senator Darryl Rouson

July -  No Meeting Join us at the Brandon 4th of July Parade

August -  Michael Dobson Florida Voter's Campaign You can see some info here

Why I am a Democrat

Because it’s the thinking woman’s party.

- Teresa McDermott, Valrico

I am a Democrat because I believe in working for a stronger middle class, a healthier environment, a level economic playing field, and a brighter future for not only my own family, but for ALL Americans.
- Michelle Kenoyer, Riverview

I am a Democrat because I believe in a liberal view of life. The freedom to be able to come to my own conclusions is very important to me.
- Alisha Johnston, Tampa

2014 4th of July

We now have a Twitter Account    E Hillsborough Dems @ehcdclub

 See Pictures from the club

America needs a strong middle class, and the Democratic party is the only one working for that.
- Elvira Weaver, Brandon
                       
I am a Democrat because it allows my political beliefs to be most in line with my intentions for my community, my children and the living of my Catholic faith.
- Rosalind Moffett, Dover

Because I was born into a Dem family and I’m old enough to remember FDR well.  We loved him!  Dems are “givers” not “takers”!!!  
- "Bo" Barbara Nicholson, Sun City Center
                      
Because Democrats stand up for Union working people who have set all work rules in this country.
- Don Carpus, Valrico

I agree with their ideas and beliefs.  They’re for the middle class, pro-union, pro-choice, etc.  I feel very strongly about these beliefs.
- Lisa, Valrico

I’m a Democrat to save my grandkids from “K” Street, Wall Street and the Mega Banks.
- Kent Bailey, Thonotosassa

Because my faith in things other than me demand it.
- Don Moffett, Dover

I like their core values.
- David Nicholson, Sun City Center

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I am a life-long Democrat that likes to paraphrase the philosophy of FDR's economic message, "That the test of our progress is not that we provide an abundance to those who have much, but to provide enough for those that have too little."  
- Harry Palaynes, Valrico
 
I am a Democrat because I believe government should be a positive influence in the lives of working-class people and families.  I am a Democrat because I believe in social justice, broader prosperity, equal opportunity, and the overall notion of fair play.
- Doug Tudor

Raised in Maryland, and a child of the "sixties," it was a natural choice (and wanted to vote in primaries).  
- Nancy D. Renno, Riverview

I am a Democrat because I belive in human progress, equality, justice and the American Dream.
- Ken Fiallos, Seffner

Because I care about equal rights, the environment, education, and those who slip between the cracks of our society.
- Jean Wilson, Valrico

Because I believe that in order for our voices to be heard, we need to elect people that will be our voices and fight forus.  Our founding fathers said it . . . We the people!  They not say, only the property owners, business owners and those that  make $250,000 per year will reap the benefits of our labor.  It's for all Americans, those born here and those that have come to this great country and have become citizens.
- Michele Yarbrough, Seffner

​If by a "Liberal" they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people — their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties — if that is what they mean by a "Liberal," then I'm proud to say I'm a "Liberal." 
                                

-- John F Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963)

Our next club meeting is on
Tuesday June 13th 2017
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Bring friends and family with you. 

Beef O'Brady's
4330 Bell Shoals Rd
Valrico, FL 33596

OUR WEBSITE MASCOT 

ECHO earned Charity Navigator's 4 STAR rating in 2016

Remember to bring a non-perishable food item

and/or much needed toiletries for men and women to our meeting. 

The items you donate will be taken to ECHO in Brandon. 
(You'll receive and extra door prize ticket for your donation.)​​

Tabs above are: 

1. Home Page - Greeting and club meeting information 
2. Guestbook - Sign in and let us know you visited
3. Club History and Beliefs -  recap how our club began and what we believe as Democrats.  
4. Contact Us - information on our club Officers and Directors.  Also, use the contact sheet to send us your recommendations and ideas.
5. Donations - your donations to the club are appreciated and are not tax deductible.
6. Calendar - check this for upcoming events in Hillsborough County.
7. Membership - JOIN US!  Find a membership form on this page.  
   
8. Photo Album - More pictures can be seen on our Facebook Page.
   
9. Holiday Party - Our December annual party and fund raiser(not visible until Novermber)
   
10. Links to Government entities.​
    

East Hillsborough County Democratic Club