BY IRIS B. HOLTON
Sentinel City Editor
The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus (HCDBC) is being joined by some elected officials to host an event at the Belmont Heights Little League Park Complex, 2101 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Saturday, November 3rd. at 10:30 a.m.
Kathy Castor, U. S. Congresswoman, and State Representative Betty Reed, will sponsor the Early Voting Rally. At 11:45 a.m., the “March From The Park To The Polls” will leave the park and walk to the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr., Branch Public Library, corner of N. 26th Street and E. Dr. M. L. King, Jr.
Dr. H. Bruce Miles, President of the State Democratic Black Caucus, said, “The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus is working with local elected officials for the purpose of getting out the vote.
“We want to get President Barack Obama, Senator Bill Nelson, Congresswoman Kathy Castor, and all Democrats running for public office elected.
“We are encouraging everyone to vote early and we hope to be in the park throughout the day until the polls close. We’re going to have an old fashioned march for Democrats.”
Rep. Reed said, “Saturday is the last day of Early Voting. We are doing a very hard push to reach those who have not voted. It is so extremely important that everyone who can, vote. The lines may be long now, but they will be extremely long on Election Day.”
Ms. Dianne Hart, President of the Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus said, “This is a critical time in our lives and this country, It is crucial that we re-elect President Barack Obama so that he can continue to move forward. We must also vote to retain all three Florida Supreme Court Judges on the ballot.”
Ms. Hart further stated that representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have been invited to help with the application process.
Others slated to attend include Hillsborough County Commissioner Les “Les” Miller, Jr., Otis Anthony, Mason Caine, Janesia Kelly, Macknum, Romantic Expressions, the Revealing Truth Ministries Drumline, Omar Davis, D. J. & Keyboardist and Shemida J., of Sir Pass Events. For more information, call (813) 748-0952.
