NEWS & UPDATES
Don’t Forget, November 2 Is Election Day in St. Petersburg!
Courageous Conversations
Invisible Wounds: Gun Violence & Trauma
Bethel Community Baptist Church
2901 54th Ave. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
(In-person event, will also be streamed live on Facebook)
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 26th, St. Pete Now will host a Community Conversation on Gun Violence.
Per St. Pete Now: Gun violence in St. Petersburg has become an epidemic that we can no longer afford to ignore, as it has affected the safety and mental health of many who we know and love. We cannot wait. The time is NOW, for us to come together to dialogue about healthy ways of dealing with trauma and innovative solutions to combatting gun violence.
Panelists:
Asst. Chief Michael Kovacsev, City of St. Petersburg
Dr. Brittany Peters, LSCW
Matt Byrd, Hidden Voices
Maress Scott, Founder of Black St. Pete Pledge
Nikki Davenport, Mother of Dominique Harris
It will also be streamed on St. Pete Now’s facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Stpetenow
ACLU Florida Event:
Shutdown Glades County Detention Center
Online Event
Tuesday, October 26
6 – 7:30pm EDT
The Glades County Detention Center has a long and documented history of horrific conditions and human rights abuses from hospitalizations, death, sexually abusive behavior to retaliation for peaceful protest.
ACLU Florida has joined efforts with national, regional and local organizations to Shutdown Glades County Detention Center, please join us on Tuesday, October the 26th to find out how you can take action and help us put a stop to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Glades County Commission abuse of power.
https://www.mobilize.us/aclufl/event/416315
League Of Women Voters Nonpartisan Voter Guide for the November 2 Election Is Online!
The League Of Women Voters Of The St. Petersburg Area nonpartisan Voter Guide for the 2021 St. Petersburg Municipal General Elections is live at Pinellas VoterGuide.com and Vote411.org .
You will find candidates’ responses to LWVSPA questions on key local issues, analysis of the 7 proposed City Charter Amendments and the referendum question, and links to upcoming LWVSPA Candidate Forums.
Indivisible Florida T-Shirts Available
We have men’s and women’s Indivisible Florida t-shirts available in most sizes for a $25 donation. We can arrange for pick-up or delivery.
Contact Mike at mike.indivisiblefl13@gmail.com if you are interested.
WEEKLY DEMONSTRATION AT SENATORS MARCO RUBIO AND RICK SCOTT’S TAMPA OFFICE
Demonstrators must wear masks and practice social distancing. Parking meters around the courthouse accept cash or credit cards. FMI on the Tuesday Demonstration and to get on John Stewart’s excellent and informative mailing contact him at sjstew@gte.net or (727) 894-2832.
Every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 AM
Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Court House
801 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602
Indivisible FL-13 Contact Information:
Indivisible FL-13 is a member of the Indivisible Florida Network and the Pinellas Coalition For Immigration Justice.
Pinellas Coalition For Immigration Justice Website
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Florida 13 Congressperson Phone Numbers:
Senator Marco Rubio (R): DC (202)224-3041 Local (813)287-5035
Senator Rick Scott (R): DC (202) 224-5274
Representative Charlie Crist (D): DC (202) 225-5961 Local (888)205-5569
