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CORAL GABLES AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARIA ANDERSON ON HER VICTORY IN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES COMMISSION RACE
Let's keep the spirit of volunteerism alive and support our local Democrat clubs and causes.
Next Meeting
Thursday, June 25, 2009
7:00 pm
Coral Gables Youth Center
Fair District Florida lawyer and activist Daniel Jonas to speak on redistricting.
It's time for redistricting. Make sure that this is done in a fair manner. Log on to www.FairDistrictsFlorida.org See News Page for more information. Fair Districts are in need of supplies: chairs, tables, kitchen items. Contact Julia Lopes 305-445-5442.
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MARIA ANDERSON achieved a decisive victory over millionaire developer, Gonzalo Sanabria by a 55.41% to 44.59% margin. Over 6000 votes were cast in the election held April 14, 2009. Despite Sanabria's plea to "take back Coral Gables" and his portrayal of himself as a friend of the environment, voters felt otherwise. Recent publicity highlighted his voting record to recommend building outside the UDB line, a growth plan developed to create a buffer between Miami-Dade County and the Everglades. Anderson, a staunch supporter of the environment, sided with the City of Coral Gables Commission and signed on as a supporter of the UDB plan. A commissioner for eight years, Anderson had previously been involved in local politics at the grass roots level. She was active in the failed attempt to block the development of Merrick Park, but in the process developed a loyal following. Mr. Sanabria, a 10-year resident of Coral Gables never before voted in a local election. In the end, voters chose Maria Anderson to uphold George Merrick's vision and represent them in the next four years.
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Upcoming events:
Jefferson Jackson Leadership Conference and Dinner
Tim Kaine, Virginia governor and DNC chairman to speak
Saturday, May 30, 2009 7:00 pm
Fountainbleau Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
$175 per person
For details or to sign up go to: www.fladems.com/jj
Progressive Sundays @ Transit Lounge
Sunday, May 31, 2009
co-hosted by Veterans for Peace
www.transitlounge.us
729 SW 1st Ave Miami, FL
$5- suggested donation
8:00 pm Chill, Chat and Connect
8:30 pm Film: Wild Sunflowers
A poignant film about how a race for an open congressional seat affects a young married couple in which the husband has been physically and psychologically injured in war.
Q & A and post film discussion by the filmmakers Thomas and Jeanne Griffith and Veterans for Peace
Music by the Indie Rocker Kahra
Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ 11 am Stand up for Kids, www.miamiworkerscenter.org/local/florida/miami See website for info
Florida Listening Tour Stop: Miami Wednesday, June 3, 2009 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's 5501 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Contact: Brad Schenck 305-978-9924
Volunteer with Lew Sellars campaign
Special Election for South Miami City Commissioner www.lewsellars.com Election to be held June 9, 2009
