Brevard County

The BCDECF mission is to elect Democratic lawmakers who will govern in a way that addresses the environmental and climate crisis we are facing. The BCDECF will also support passage of local and state initiatives that support and fund environmental efforts.

Our aims:

• Build community and conversations to support the Indian River Lagoon and the environment

• Support candidates who will make a difference

• Speak out on environmental issues

• Raise money for environmental candidates

• Endorse and educate candidates

State Caucus

Read the mission and goals on the state caucus website.

BREVARD CHAPTER CAUCUS 2026 GOALS STATEMENT

Goal 1: Establish and grow the BCDECF membership

Process to Achieve Goal 1:

• Publicize the establishment of a Brevard chapter of the DECF to Brevard Democrats via steering committee and monthly DEC meetings in 2026

• Establish a page on the DECF website for Brevard County in 2026

• Create inputs to BDEC newsletter on county environmental issues and actions in 2026

• Publicize and conduct monthly BCDECF meetings

Goal 2: Support Democratic candidates who support our values

Process to Achieve Goal 2:

• Tailor state level messaging to Brevard specific issues and provide to candidates

• Vet incumbents and candidates’ environmental policies and endorse those who support our values

• Participate in Brevard County persuasion and GOTV activities such as canvassing, phone banking, text banking and tabling at local events

Goal 3: Improve the Democratic brand in Brevard County working within the Democratic party, supporting like-minded organizations and engaging with voters.

Process to Achieve Goal 3:

• Provide regular input to the Brevard Dems via steering committee and monthly DEC and District meetings on key issues and actions

• Be a visible presence at meetings and events held by governmental and NGO and provide input to policy and decisions (SOIRL COC, MRC, County Comm, etc.)

• Build alliances with like minded organizations

• Volunteer at environmental events at least quarterly

Goal 4: Support the passage of the renewal of the SOIRL 1⁄2 cent sales tax in 2026 and the EELs program

Process to Achieve Goal 4:

• Attend workshops and meetings where the SOIRL renewal is discussed and decided on

• Provide input to the County Commission and SOE on ballot language and program improvements to ensure a science-based program and continued public support 

• Seek the endorsement of the SOIRL and EELs renewal from the Brevard Dems, local candidates and NGO’s 

• Participate in Brevard County persuasion and GOTV activities such as canvassing, phone banking, text banking and tabling at local events

Chair: Matt Nylon

Vice Chair: Anya Johnson

Secretary: Claudette Wells

Treasurer: Sarah Moore

Science Chair: Eli Keila