The East Hillsborough County Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on May 13th, 2014. [1] George Nieman updated the club on the two-year effort to prevent a "Big Box" store and strip mall from being constructed near Bloomingdale Library, which would negatively impact traffic and small businesses. [2] Several political candidates spoke, including Elizabeth Belcher running for County Commissioner District 2. [3] The club discussed getting involved in campaigns and community events like the 4th of July parade to promote their causes.
The East Hillsborough County Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on May 13th, 2014. [1] George Nieman updated the club on the two-year effort to prevent a "Big Box" store and strip mall from being constructed near Bloomingdale Library, which would negatively impact traffic and small businesses. [2] Several political candidates spoke, including Elizabeth Belcher running for County Commissioner District 2. [3] The club discussed getting involved in campaigns and community events like the 4th of July parade to promote their causes.
The East Hillsborough County Democratic Club held its monthly meeting on May 13th, 2014. [1] George Nieman updated the club on the two-year effort to prevent a "Big Box" store and strip mall from being constructed near Bloomingdale Library, which would negatively impact traffic and small businesses. [2] Several political candidates spoke, including Elizabeth Belcher running for County Commissioner District 2. [3] The club discussed getting involved in campaigns and community events like the 4th of July parade to promote their causes.
th 2014 By Teresa McDermott Attendance : 35 The meeting was brought to order at 6.30pm by our President, Mike Newett. As is our custom we began our meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moments silence to remember our troops. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speakers : George Nieman Community activist and friend of our club brought us up to date on the 2 year campaign to get a Big Box constructed on Bloomingdale Avenue and the grassroots effort to stop it. With the aid of overhead graphics we were led through a labyrinth of zoning/rezoning history that defies all logic, from 2003 to present. Commissioner Al Higginbotham , Dist. 4, has aided and abetted Redstone Properties in their bid to construct a Walmart and an accompanying strip mall on land adjacent to Bloomingdale Library. This proposed construction project is neither wanted or needed and will adversely affect quality of life issues both practically and aesthetically. Problems : 8,000 more vehicle trips on already overcrowded road. Already many Walmarts in area. Impact on local small business. Cost to taxpayers, etc. Solution : Contact County Commission to protest. Volunteer time and/or money (law suits/publicity etc.). Stay informed/stay engaged. Candidates : A wealth of them this evening. Elizabeth Belcher ,County Commissioner , Dist.2. (Ethics, Equality, Education. Knows how to follow the money). Donna Lee Fore, County commissioner, Dist. 4.(Make sure our citizens are protected). Patricia Anne Kemp, County Commissioner, Dist.7.(Smart growth/support neighborhoods/new business like Lyft, Uber Taxis). Mark Nash, County Commissioner, Dist. 7.(Under represented for a long time/needs Democratic representative who knows and cares about people and area). Alan Cohn, 15 th Congressional Dist. Met deadline on ballot. First campaign office open in Temple Terrace. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Club Business : Chris Radulich. Overhead presentation : Speaks out at Dennis Ross meeting. You are invisible to politicians unless you vote. Fast food/minimum wage strikes. Jack Wolff. Contact info. signup sheet. Signup/make calls/help each other. Office open in Plant City. Lisa Rodriguez. Brandon Honorary Mayor Race. Gifford Allison. Club dues reminder. Bonnie & Mike Newett. Open seat opportunities. 4 th July Parade/we need volunteers/candy. Monthly meet ups. Monthly meeting phone callers needed. Check web site for current info. Minutes. Approved for April meeting. Treasurers Report. By Mike Greene April Opening Balance : $3976.91 Ending Balance : $3814.91 ( two checks not yet cashed total of $79.81 resulting in an actual balance of : $3735.10 ) Meeting Adjourned at 6.30 pm.