Thank you for contacting Defend Florida, a volunteer organization that does not have staff to individually respond to each email.
Our number one goal is to reach out to as many Americans as possible, therefore, communication is highly important to us.
We provide the following frequently asked questions and answers in the hope to satisfy your needs.
Let’s start with announcing that every Tuesday at 07:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, we hold a Zoom conference call where you will achieve:
Meeting the Team members
Ask questions directly rather than via email
Meet our team of volunteers from across the State of Florida
Get to know our goals, objectives, activities and plans
Hopefully, you will choose to join us!
We also suggest you browse our newsletters available here https://defendflorida.org/blog/
Q&A Resource:
* Q: How do I register for a Zoom Call?
* A: Click next: https://form.jotform.com/231767960364162
* Q: What do I do next?
* A: Attend the Tuesday 7 PM Zoom calls by registering on the Defend Florida website: https://www.defendflorida.org
* Register: https://form.jotform.com/211387361233047
* Q: What can non-US citizens who care about the United States, pay taxes and are good members of our community do?
* A: Participate in local events and political races for elected office within your community, municipality, City, County, Hospital Board, Home/Condo Associations. At every level, let your voice be heard, let your opinions be known. Encourage those you know to get involved and to participate where permitted by local laws.
* Q: How can I make a difference?
* A: The United States opens the door to participation. Laws are written by Legislators who seek the input of constituents. It is important to be trained, and Defend Florida’s website has a number of videos that will assist you in your endeavor. The key to effective activism is to be professional, courteous, and effective in understanding and addressing issues that affect your everyday life.
* Q: Who do I contact to learn more about the election process?
* A: Contact your local Supervisor of Elections. Find your County:
Click: https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/supervisors
* Q: How does the Florida Government work?
* A: There is a lot to understand about how our government works. To start visit this website which will give you a high level view of the three branches of government and why you must create working relationships with your local officials. With a working relationship with your local officials, you can then learn how to be effective at the state and national level. Without a local relationship, you can not. https://oppaga.fl.gov/ProgramSummary/OrgChart
* Q: How can I learn about issues and proposed changes in Florida?
* A: The site provides analyses and updates on election laws, emphasizing their impact and proposed amendments. Refer to the top green box on the site
* Q: What specific actions can I take to support election integrity in my local area?
* A: You can engage in advocacy efforts, participate in public meetings, and join community discussions. Your local party https://www.florida.gop and https://www.floridadems.org/our-party/organizational-meeting
* Q: How can I find information about upcoming events or campaigns related to election integrity?
* A: Upcoming events and campaigns are listed on the website with detailed participation information.
* Q: Is there a way to connect with other members of the Defend Florida community?
* A: The website offers community engagement opportunities, including forums and contact methods. You can also join various discussion groups by searching Defend Our Union on Telegram https://telegram.org
* Q: How do I access and use the advocacy tools provided by Defend Florida?
* A: The website provides advocacy tools, including guides and templates, for public use. Click the Resources Tab at the top.
* Q: How can I effectively use social media to promote election integrity?
* A: Strategies and tips for using social media in advocacy are provided on the site.
If you click Next, you will be taken to a form that will let you register for our updates and our zoom calls.