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Choosing the right candidate to vote for can be very difficult. That’s why we’ve created our first-ever Candidate Questionnaire for local candidates. Voters will now be able to learn more about the Democratic candidates on the ballot directly from their fellow Democrats. Check out how the candidates stand up on the issues!
Remember, on Tuesday, August 23rd, Duval County voters will go to the polls to vote in several local, state, and national races. The races for Sheriff, City Council, and School Board are open to all registered voters. To win, candidates need to reach 50% + 1. If no candidates reach 50%, a runoff election will occur with the two (2) top vote-getters on Tuesday, November 8th.
Additionally, since Florida is a closed primary state, only registered Democrats can vote in the following primary races: U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Florida Senate, and Florida House of Representatives.
Four Democrats are vying to fill the Duval County Sheriff’s office, following Mike William’s resignation earlier this summer. All Duval voters can vote in the August sheriff’s race, regardless of party affiliation.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
We don’t have time to wait for someone to get caught up to speed for an agency of more than 3,000 employees, with a 500 million dollar budget. We don’t have time to wait for someone to gain the respect of the new generation of officers and build the relationships within the community. I know WHAT needs to be done. I know HOW to do it. And I know WHO to do it with because I’ve been doing it for decades.
How did you prepare for your run for office?
Additional Questions from Jacksonville Today:
On what JSO is doing right:
On what JSO is doing wrong:
On transparency:
On gun control:
On school safety:
On police misconduct:
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
On what JSO is doing right:
On what JSO is doing wrong:
On transparency:
On gun control:
On school safety:
On police misconduct:
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Dr. Cummings graduated from Terry Parker High School, Jacksonville, in the late 80’s.
Then private first class Cummings, Dr. Cummings joined the United States Army Military Police in 1989, where his duty assignments included a tour in Russian occupied Berlin, Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall, an assignment with the U.S. State Department (top secret clearance), and a highly prestigious tour in the Washington D.C. command. He also received air assault, commando and SWAT training as a member of an elite clandestine unit. Dr. Cummings specialized in the protection of high level dignitaries and government officials at home and abroad. The Former Ambassador to the United Nations and Director of Central Intelligence, the late Honorable Vernon Walters, was his final assignment.
Dr. Cummings received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1994 at the supervisory rank of sergeant, and continued his law enforcement career in 1995 as a civilian by joining the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
In his career with the JSO, Dr. Cummings worked in both the patrol and detective divisions. His assignments included working as a Field Training Officer, Burglary Investigator, Undercover Narcotics Agent, Crisis Intervention Officer and Missing Persons Investigator; an extension of JSO’s Homicide Unit. He also provided ethics training to the Community Service Officers.
Dr. Cummings was awarded the 2012 Six Pillars of Character, JSO Employee of the Year, for his work in helping to save Jacksonville’s youth from the streets one child at a time. He was recognized for his efforts in the September 2011 edition of the Justice Coalition’s Victim’s Advocate. In addition, Dr. Cummings was awarded Officer of the Month honors for his work as a Missing Person’s Investigator in helping to positively identify the remains of three (3) missing person victims reported missing in the late 80’s and early 90’s. His direct involvement in securing DNA from family members of the deceased and coordinating his investigative efforts with personnel from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, helped to bring much needed closure to each of the victim’s families.
In addition to his investigative duties and responsibilities with the JSO, Dr. Cummings worked as an adjunct professor with Keiser University in their Crime Scene Technology (CST) program. He taught the following CST courses to young aspiring Criminal Justice majors: Legal Aspects of Crime Scene Careers, Hazardous and Unusual Crime Scenes, Introduction to Forensic Science, Fingerprint ID and Development, Crime Scene Safety, Crime Scene and Evidence Photography, and Crime Scene Procedures.
Dr. Cummings concluded a nearly 30-year law enforcement career in 2019 by securing the nomination of a major political party for sheriff of Jacksonville, Florida. As leader of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the sheriff commands roughly 3300 employees and manages an operating budget of nearly $500 million.
Why are you interested in running for office?
I am running for office because we can, as a community, do much better than the status quo.
We must redirect the manpower of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to those high crime areas and disrupt the random crimewave. It has to be a sustained approach that shows the utmost respect for the community; especially those living in many of these troubled areas. Proper management of the redirected resources is the key to driving down violent crime. If you can deny criminals the opportunity to plan, target, and execute their crimes, then -over time- they will find another place to carry out their mischief, or find a different line of work.
As your sheriff, I plan to put in place a necessary sustained police presence in high crime areas of town to allow community non-profits and activists groups, with those wonderful prevention and intervention ideas, to have a safe enough environment to operate in. If the police cannot render an area safe enough first and foremost, then violent crime will continue to thrive in high crime areas of our city.
As sheriff, I pledge to work tirelessly to bring our city’s violent crime problem under control. This questionnaire is too short to layout my entire plan, but my plan does include: a.) aggressively tracking violent parolees to ensure they are not recruiting our children into cliques, b.) pre-positioning officers and resources to target clique activity in a proactive and responsible manner, c.) increase second chance opportunities for our youth by issuing civil citations whenever, and wherever, appropriate with a 75 to 80% issuance goal, d.) empower the citizens to get involved by implementing a Public Accountability Office and Civilian Review Boards inside the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and double down on transparency inside the agency to allow the citizens to have real information about how their nearly 500 million in tax dollars are being spent. The list of great ideas goes on and on. My administration will begin implementing many of these solutions on day one in office.
In addition, citizens expect their police officers to keep them safe. As your candidate for sheriff, I believe that the trust between the police and many citizens living in high crime areas across Jacksonville is broken. That is why I have proposed a Public Accountability Office and Civilian Review Boards inside the sheriff’s office to help restore that broken trust. The idea that 70% of all murders committed in our city go unsolved is a direct testament to the degree to which the trust between our police and citizens is fractured. Citizens do not feel comfortable enough sharing what they know about these incidences because they’ve lost confidence in the current sheriff’s ability to protect them.
I am a 28-year law enforcement veteran who has spent a lifetime protecting and serving the City of Jacksonville as both a military and civilian police officer. I am also a native of Jacksonville who grew up in many of the “high crime” areas of the city. That said, I feel that my direct experience with violent crime in Jacksonville’s crime riddled areas, and dedication to reforming the police, will bring much needed knowledge and a wealth of diverse ideas to the table that may help transform our city into the safe and prosperous area that we all desire to live in.
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
On what JSO is doing right:
On what JSO is doing wrong:
On transparency:
On gun control:
On school safety:
On police misconduct:
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
When Officer Marvin Young visited my elementary school and spoke about the role that police officers have in neighborhoods, which was so much more than just making arrests, I knew that I wanted to become a police officer. I knew that law enforcement would be my life’s work.
I enjoyed the 24 years I dedicated to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, where I began as patrol officer and was promoted to several leadership roles, including field training officer, administrative detective for the Inspections and Accreditation Unit, academy staff instructor, burglary detective, sex crimes detective, police recruiter, public information officer and federal program director.
I’m a husband, father, grandfather, and will lead by example so every citizen in Duval County feels informed, valued and heard.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
As the Crime and Safety Expert for Channel 4, my role helped me cover many areas of the city, often first on the scene, not only to share information honestly but also to connect with citizens.
I have been engaged and visible, consistently in our community and never left. I’ll do the same as Sheriff.
On what JSO is doing right:
On what JSO is doing wrong:
On transparency:
On gun control:
On school safety:
On police misconduct:
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Two Democrats are vying to fill U.S. House District, District 4. Due to gerrymandering by DeSantis and the GOP controlled legislature, District 4 has a new configuration. Only registered Democrats in Congressional District 4 can vote in the August 23rd Primary.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
In light of the Supreme Court ruling striking down Row v. Wade, would you propose or support additional laws either banning abortion entirely or guaranteeing reproductive rights?
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
In light of the Supreme Court ruling striking down Row v. Wade, would you propose or support additional laws either banning abortion entirely or guaranteeing reproductive rights?
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Two Democrats are vying to fill Florida Senate District, District 5. Term limits prevent Senator Audrey Gibson from seeking another term. Only registered Democrats in Senate District 5 can vote in the August 23rd Primary.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
For more than a decade, she was a special education teacher in Duval County. Her desire to inform and engage the community led to her appointment as Director of Education for the Duval County Supervisor of Elections. She spent 13 years there, eventually becoming the Deputy Supervisor. During her tenure with Duval County Supervisor of Elections, Tracie trained over 10,000 poll workers, registered more than 60,000 new voters and conducted 44 elections.
Since her election to the Florida House, Tracie has served on several committees including: Public Integrity & Ethics, Joint Legislative Auditing, and Health & Human Services. Her work and advocacy has brought home more than $5 million dollars in appropriations for the Jacksonville community.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
In light of the Supreme Court ruling striking down Row v. Wade, would you propose or support additional laws either banning abortion entirely or guaranteeing reproductive rights?
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
In light of the Supreme Court ruling striking down Row v. Wade, would you propose or support additional laws either banning abortion entirely or guaranteeing reproductive rights?
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Two Democrats are vying to fill Florida House District, District 13, but only one candidate submitted a questionnaire. Due to redistricting, the incumbent in this race is Angie Nixon. Only registered Democrats in State House District 14 can vote in the August 23rd Primary.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Four Democrats are vying to fill Florida House District, District 14, but only two candidates submitted questionnaires. Due to redistricting, this seat is open with no incumbent. Only registered Democrats in State House District 14 can vote in the August 23rd Primary.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
In light of the Supreme Court ruling striking down Row v. Wade, would you propose or support additional laws either banning abortion entirely or guaranteeing reproductive rights?
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
In light of the Supreme Court ruling striking down Row v. Wade, would you propose or support additional laws either banning abortion entirely or guaranteeing reproductive rights?
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Four Democrats are vying to fill City Council District, District 7. Due to the resignation of Reggie Gaffney Sr., this seat is open with no incumbent. All registered voters in City Council District 7 can vote in the August 23rd Election.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
The people of District 7 deserve a leader who is honest, transparent and responsive; a leader who wants to serve the people; a partner who will listen to them and not be afraid to stand up and fight for what is right. When I feel as though someone has been wronged in some way, I fight and fight and fight! I will do all these things as District 7’s City Councilmember.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
PRYORity #1: Listen to the PEOPLE, be transparent, honest and responsive.
PRYORity #2: Work to improve our failing infrastructure by fighting for proper funding within the budget process.
PRYORity #3: Bring LIFE to downtown by improving walkability and utilizing our public spaces to their full potential.
How did you prepare for your run for office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
1). Crime intervention/prevention/enforcement; 2) Economic Development; 3) Safe and affordable housing
How did you prepare for your run for office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Two Democrats are vying to fill City Council District, District 9. Due to the resignation of Garrett Dennis, this seat is open with no incumbent. All registered voters in City Council District 9 can vote in the August 23rd Election.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.
Do you live in Duval County?
How many years have you collectively lived in Duval County?
Have you been a registered Duval County Democrat for the past 365-days?
Have you ever been a registered as a member of another political party?
Have you ever run for political office before?
Have you ever been sued or arrested or declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years?
Is there anything in your background that if it were to become public, would cause embarrassment to your candidacy?
Since you became a legal adult, have you ever made unwanted sexual advances, or committed any verbal or physical harassment or assault of a sexual nature?
Are you currently the subject of an investigation by any law enforcement agency?
Tell us a little about yourself.
An advocate for the theLGBTQ+ community, gun violence, environmental justice and resiliency, an recurring advocate for social justice and community issues in Jacksonville, FL
Founder and CEO of Pipeline II Possibilities, a career development and training center, geared to provide disenfranchised citizens of Jacksonville with the necessary tools to succeed rather than leaving them in the conditions to fail.
Throughout my over decade of service in government, I have never stopped standing with marginalized communities to fight for justice and equity for all.
Why are you interested in running for office?
What three issues are most important to your campaign?
How did you prepare for your run for office?
(2) Doing feasibility studies/counting up the cost
Do you agree with our Economic Equity platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a robust economy and business climate that creates jobs and invests in people to fulfill the promise of the American Dream. Work provides a sense of dignity and prosperity as we contribute to both our individual and shared collective growth. We aim to build a local economy that generates healthy communities and businesses, in which all Duval residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper. One that lives up to social mobility and draws vibrant new residents to Duval County.
Do you agree with our Education platform: Duval County Democrats believe in a universally well-educated population. To achieve this, we are committed to providing high-quality education from pre-K through K-12, that will prepare the next generation to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world. We recognize that teachers have a vital role in educating the next generation, and we support measures that ensure they are rewarded for taking on this responsibility. We must provide opportunities for postsecondary education and/or career technical education, which prepares our students for a 21st-century economy. While also inspiring future innovation to build on transformative ideas. To protect and advance these fundamental rights, Duval Democrats support fully funded public schools, increased per-pupil funding, equitable distribution of capital infrastructure dollars, and stronger local control.
Do you agree with our Elections & Voting Rights platform: Duval County Democrats believe that a healthy democracy is based on free and fair elections, with all eligible voters able to participate. We advocate for a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families. By making voting more accessible, our democracy will better serve all Floridians and our laws will better reflect the will of the people. Every eligible Floridian deserves to have their vote counted. We will never stop fighting the suppression of the vote and will work to reform an electoral system that is accessible, open, and fair — a system that ensures that every eligible person can cast a vote and that every lawfully cast vote is counted.
Do you agree with our Environment & Resiliency platform: Duval County Democrats believe climate change is an existential threat to our community. We believe Duval must take the lead in resilience and provide for a robust response to the climate crisis on the First Coast. We are committed to protecting the quality of the air, water, and native ecosystems. Sound environmental protection policies ensure a healthy environment for sustaining Duval’s residents. Further, all Duval County residents hold a shared interest in preserving and protecting the environment and river that sustains us. We believe in careful stewardship of the St. Johns River, and we look for bold leadership in protecting our community and children from climate change and pollutants.
Do you agree with our Healthcare platform: Duval County Democrats believe that health care is a human right, not a privilege. We believe affordable, high-quality health care is part of the American promise, that everyone should have the security that comes with good health care, and that no one should go broke because they get sick. Duval Democrats advocate for the expansion of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. We believe high-quality healthcare should be available to all Duval residents, regardless of economic status.
Do you agree with our Open Government platform: Duval County Democrats believe in ensuring that government is open, transparent, and responsive to the people. We are committed to enacting sweeping ethics reform to limit the influence of special interests and ensure that the government is accountable to the people — and only to the people. All our leaders should institute a people-centered policy that treats all taxpayers as constituents, and recognizes their intricate value to our collective community. Duval Democrats are fully committed to the principle of home rule and empowering local leaders with the resources and independence needed to effectively advocate and provide for their local communities.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Equity platform: Duval County Democrats support a strong and accessible civil justice system to defend the public and vindicate the rights of all of our citizens equally. We refuse to accept the deep, lingering foundations of unfairness in our criminal justice system and will fight to reform it through political and systematic change. We will fight to allocate more funding to mental health services, crime prevention programs, and legal aid to help those in crisis. In addition to supporting efforts to protect the vulnerable from violence, to demilitarize our police and prisons, increased background checks for firearms, and decriminalize the possession of Marijuana.
Do you agree with our Safety, Justice, & Civil Rights platform: Democrats have a long and proud history of defending civil rights and expanding opportunity for all. We understand that institutionalized discrimination against protected classes deprives them of the opportunity to participate fully in the economic, cultural, political, religious, and social facets of our community. We stand against discrimination in regards to age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or any other demographic, in any form.