Join the grassroots movement to increase Black political power in Florida

Written by publisher | 01 April 2011

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Black people should have “no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, just permanent interests.” -El hajj Malik el Shabazz (Malcolm X), paraphrasing former British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston

HE WAS RIGHT.

Join the grassroots movement to increase Black political power in Florida. Here’s how:

*IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER, CHANGE YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION TO “NONE,” NOT REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRAT, OR INDEPENDENT. It’s simple. Take a picture ID to your local supervisor of elections office and fill out a single form.

*IF YOU ARE A NEW VOTER, REGISTER WITH YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION AS “NONE,” NOT REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRAT, OR INDEPENDENT.

*Evaluate and vote for candidates on the basis of how they plan handle issues of importance to Black Floridians. Where does he or she stand on dealing with disproportionately high infant mortality rates, HIV/AIDS/STD rates, public school discipline/dropout rates, juvenile and Black male incarceration rates, high foreclosure rates, and high unemployment rates of Black Floridians – among other specific issues of importance to your local Black community? Will the candidate push city, county, state and federal government – and larger private businesses – to do more business with Black entrepreneurs?

*BE READY TO CHANGE PARTIES TO VOTE FOR YOUR DESIRED CANDIDATE. Florida law allows you to change your party affiliation 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ANY ELECTION. For example, if your desired candidate is running in a Democratic primary election, be sure to register as a Democrat at least 30 days before the primary. (Source: Section 97.055, Florida Statutes [2009])

*After the general election, change your Florida voter’s registration back to NONE. Don’t let any political party take you for granted by counting you as a member – when they don’t address issues important for you.

*Repeat these instructions for every election.

NO PERMANENT FRIENDS, NO PERMANENT ENEMIES,

JUST PERMANENT INTERESTS.

For more information, call your county supervisor of elections office or log on to their websites:

Broward: 954-357-7050 http://www.browardsoe.org

Duval: 904-630-1414 www.duvalelections.com

Flagler: 386-313-4170 www.flaglerelections.com

Hillsborough: 813-272-5850 www.votehillsborough.org

Indian River: 772-226-3440 www.voteindianriver.com

Miami-Dade: 305-499-8683 http://www.miamidade.gov/elections

Orange: 407-836-2070 www.ocfelections.com

Palm Beach: 561-656-6200 www.pbcelections.org