EMERALD COAST EQUALITY
WHO WE ARE
Emerald Coast Equality is the Escambia County Chapter of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, which represents the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community to the Florida Democratic Party. Our local chapter is one of 21 chapters across the state.
The Caucus is a voice that seeks to instill awareness of the freedoms of a democratic society, educate future leaders, support the community at large, and maintain an ongoing rapport and increasing viability with political entities.
Emerald Coast Equality is the Escambia County Chapter of the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, which represents the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community to the Florida Democratic Party. Our local chapter is one of 21 chapters across the state.
The Caucus is a voice that seeks to instill awareness of the freedoms of a democratic society, educate future leaders, support the community at large, and maintain an ongoing rapport and increasing viability with political entities.
This is a busy time with 113 days until the November election. Therefore, we will not have a regular 3rd Wed. general membership meeting on July 17 in hopes that you can commit at least an hour to participate in one of the events below or volunteer with one or more of our Democrat candidates.
We are pleased to announce our endorsement of the following local and regional candidates. Please click on their names for information about their respective campaigns.
Ron Helms for Escambia County Commission District 4
Haley Morrissette for Florida House District 2
Lisa Newell for Florida Senate District 1
(Please note that federal level candidates, including Congressional candidates such as Gay Valimont, are first considered for endorsement by our state organization.)
Thank you to our local endorsement committee: Bill Brancati, Chad Eyers, Rodney Garrett, Nancy Hagman and Sarah Randolph
We are pleased to announce our endorsement of the following local and regional candidates. Please click on their names for information about their respective campaigns.
Ron Helms for Escambia County Commission District 4
Haley Morrissette for Florida House District 2
Lisa Newell for Florida Senate District 1
(Please note that federal level candidates, including Congressional candidates such as Gay Valimont, are first considered for endorsement by our state organization.)
Thank you to our local endorsement committee: Bill Brancati, Chad Eyers, Rodney Garrett, Nancy Hagman and Sarah Randolph
Statement from the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus
Join us on Wednesday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tyron Library, 1200 Langley Avenue in Pensacola as we dive into all SIX of the amendments that will be on the ballot this November. Though Amendment 3 (Recreational Marijuana for Adults) and Amendment 4 (Government Interference in Abortion) have gotten a lot of exposure, there are four more amendments on the ballot. Come learn about the amendments, how they got on the ballot and what could be the potential outcomes. Following the meeting, those who are interested will meet up at The Burrow (formerly the Yard), 2020 N. 12th Ave.
Disclaimer - This event is not endorsed or sponsored by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.
Disclaimer - This event is not endorsed or sponsored by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.
A Big Shout Out to all of our Democratic National Convention delegates from Congressional District 1.
Jewel Cannada-Wynn
Zack Elliott (Emerald Coast Equality Member)
Dianne Krumel (Emerald Coast Equality Member)
Jeff Nall (Emerald Coast Equality and FL LGBTQ+ Dems member)
Congratulations All!
Jewel Cannada-Wynn
Zack Elliott (Emerald Coast Equality Member)
Dianne Krumel (Emerald Coast Equality Member)
Jeff Nall (Emerald Coast Equality and FL LGBTQ+ Dems member)
Congratulations All!
2024 Membership Drive
Our 2024 membership drive is now open. Even more hateful legislation is working through the Florida Legislature. Emerald Coast Equality must now, more than ever, work to organize, educate and push back.
Click here to join or renew your Emerald Coast Equality membership. Everyone counts and everyone's support is needed. Please join us in our fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Our allies are an important part of our chosen family and their participation is always welcome.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Individual membership: $25
Household membership: $40 (2 members)
Young Democrat membership (age 18-30): $15
Student membership: $5
Scholarships: We do not want financial barriers to impede participation. If due to hardship you would like to seek a scholarship, please email emeraldcoastequality@gmail.com and we will be happy to have that conversation on a case-by-case basis. (Scholarships may be limited to available funds.)
Chapter memberships are separate from our state FL LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, to join or renew for our state organization, click HERE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Let's move forward! Persist and Resist! We are excited to share some upcoming events and key dates.
Wednesday, April 18, 2024
General Membership Meeting & Program
Speaker: TBA
6:30 p.m. – Tyron Library, 1200 Langley Ave. Pensacola
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
General Membership Meeting & Program
Speaker: Jayden D'Onofrio
Chairman of Future Florida Leaders PAC
Chair of FPR Youth Council
Voters of Tomorrow FL President
5:30 p.m. – 75 S. Tarragona Street, Pensacola
Wednesday, February 21 , 2024
General Membership Meeting and Program
Speaker: Sonya Daniel
Chief Deputy Supervisor of Elections
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office
5:30 p.m. – Pensacola Downtown Library, 239 N Spring Street, Pensacola
Disclaimer: Events held at one of the local libraries are not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.
Let's move forward! Persist and Resist! We are excited to share some upcoming events and key dates.
Wednesday, April 18, 2024
General Membership Meeting & Program
Speaker: TBA
6:30 p.m. – Tyron Library, 1200 Langley Ave. Pensacola
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
General Membership Meeting & Program
Speaker: Jayden D'Onofrio
Chairman of Future Florida Leaders PAC
Chair of FPR Youth Council
Voters of Tomorrow FL President
5:30 p.m. – 75 S. Tarragona Street, Pensacola
Wednesday, February 21 , 2024
General Membership Meeting and Program
Speaker: Sonya Daniel
Chief Deputy Supervisor of Elections
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office
5:30 p.m. – Pensacola Downtown Library, 239 N Spring Street, Pensacola
Disclaimer: Events held at one of the local libraries are not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.
WHAT WE DO
We work to achieve our mission in four ways: Educate. Advocate. Support. Elect.
• Provide information, resources and support to our diverse LGBTQ+ community and its allies
• Cultivate and campaign for candidates from the LGBTQ+ community and those who support our community.
• Lobby for legislation and policies that recognize and strengthen our community.
• Promote the ideals of the Democratic Party.
Please use the form below to join our mailing list.
We work to achieve our mission in four ways: Educate. Advocate. Support. Elect.
• Provide information, resources and support to our diverse LGBTQ+ community and its allies
• Cultivate and campaign for candidates from the LGBTQ+ community and those who support our community.
• Lobby for legislation and policies that recognize and strengthen our community.
• Promote the ideals of the Democratic Party.
Please use the form below to join our mailing list.
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More items added regularly. Check back soon!
The point is intimidation: Florida teachers besieged by draconian laws. Great article from The Guardian! Kudos to Carol Cleaver, VP of Emerald Coast Equality and Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Region 1 Alternate Director, and her colleagues for sharing their stories and speaking out! Read here
The last hurdle, the Florida Supreme Court language review. The hearing was February 7, 2024. The Court must rule by April 1, 2024. Stay tuned!
