FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: FLORIDA@PEOPLESPARTY.ORG
Attorney Contact: chris@krugerandgruber.com
Tampa, FL June 3, 2022 – The Executive Committee of the Florida People’s Party via legal counsel, filed suit today claiming and the resulting change in Florida §99.021, violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution for both candidates and voters alike. The Qualifying Information on the Florida Division of Elections website reads as follows:
“ATTENTION: Recent law (s. 11 of Chapter 2021-11, Laws of Florida) requires a person seeking nomination as a candidate of a political party to be a member of that political party for the 365 days BEFORE the beginning of the applicable qualifying period. Additionally, the law requires a person seeking to qualify for office as a candidate with no party affiliation to not be a member of any political party for the 365 days BEFORE the beginning of the applicable qualifying period.”
In the complaint, the People’s Party states that the Florida legislature’s decision to burden ballot access to the People’s Party and its candidates and voters is a partisan act taken to protect or insulate major party candidates, which is unconstitutional as explained by the United States Supreme Court as follows:
“Our U.S. Supreme Court has observed that interest in political stability ‘does not permit a State to completely insulate the two-party system from minor parties’ or independent candidates’ competition and influence.”
The Florida People’s Party seeks remedy by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida to validate the unconstitutionality of the current statute and allow People’s Party candidates to appear on the November 8th, 2022, ballot; including, but not limited to, Elise Mysels, (People’s Party (FL) Secretary/Treasurer) to seek election as Pasco County Commissioner – District 2.
We will keep you abreast as the case unfolds. In the meantime, the Florida People’s Party is trying to raise funds to cover their legal expenses HERE.
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Typically statewide meetings are held on Wednesdays at 8PM ET, with some meetings regularly scheduled. Use the links below to RSVP to attend a meeting.
06/15/22 - 8:00 pm ET - FL SLC Monthly Meeting. State Leaders Meeting. This is a CLOSED meeting of Volunteer Members who have signed up to lead a Hub, Committee or County. The purpose to is coordinate initiatives throughout the state. Guests and People's Party electors are invited to observe. 05/18/22 Minutes.
Standing Committees (as required by our By-laws and SEC) meet as part of our State Leaders Committee: If you would like to join a standing committee you must: Register as a Volunteer at National, Affiliate with People's Party (FL),
Submit a Volunteer Member Application for approval, and attend 3-consecutive meetings of the SLC prior to being voted in as an Active Volunteer Member. The Standing Committees are: Credentials, Elections, Platform and Rules.
06/29/22 - 8:00 pm ET - Florida People's Party SEC Meeting - 2nd Qtr
AGENDA: Party position and strategy. This is CLOSED meeting. PEO Electors can join to observe. 03/30/22 Meeting Minutes.
07/06/22 - 8:00 pm ET - Monthly (1st Wednesday) - State Organizing Committees Meeting - This is a CLOSED meeting, but newcomers are invited to join us as we review the needs of the Florida People's Party and coordinate our initiatives amongst team members. 06/01/22 Minutes.
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Volunteer Members are encouraged to join a hub near them and participate in Organizing Committees at any level; state, hub or county. Standard organizing committees are: Actions, Creative Arts, Finance, Organizing, Political Outreach, Tech Data, and Warm Data. Once you become a volunteer member you will learn more about the mandates of each committee. Can't volunteer? You can still help by making a donation.
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Chair: Victor Nieto victor@peoplesparty.org; South District At-Large Delegate
Vice-Chair: Carolyn Wolfe carolyn@peoplesparty.org North District At-Large Delegate
Secretary/Treasurer: Elise Mysels elise@peoplesparty.org Central District At-Large Delegate
General Inquires Email: florida@peoplesparty.org
Address Correspondence To: Florida People's Party - 23110 State Road 54, PMB 153 - Lutz, FL 33549
Phone or Text: 727-433-8521
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