SOUTH FLORIDA – Since 2000, a group of concerned Caribbean-Americans in South Florida (Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens), has developed Voters’ Guides to help you 1) select the best candidates to promote the interests of Caribbean-American people in South Florida, and 2) provide guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. We have watched various political news programs, read local and national newspapers, attended town hall meetings, and consulted with non-partisan advocacy organizations and local community leaders.
Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens have assessed the candidates based on their positions on a variety of issues, including, but not limited to, the economy, education, the American justice system, civil rights, healthcare, social services, affirmative action, economic opportunity, 2nd amendment, among others.
Please note that none of the following recommendations should substitute for your own evaluation and research based on your own personal interests and value.
2014 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY VOTERS’ GUIDE OUR CHOICE
U.S. CONGRESS, DISTRICT 23 Debbie Wasserman Schultz
U.S. CONGRESS, DISTRICT 24 Frederica S. Wilson
U.S. CONGRESS, DISTRICT 26 Joe Garcia
GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR Charlie Crist/Annette Taddeo
ATTORNEY GENERAL George Sheldon
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER William “Will” Rankin
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE Thaddeus Thad Hamilton
STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 36 Oscar Braynon, II
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 100 Joseph S. “Joe” Geller
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 103 Manny Diaz, Jr.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 105 Carlos Trujillo
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 108 Daphne Campbell
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 110 Jose Oliva
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 111 Bryan Avila
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 112 Jose Javier Rodriguez
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 114 Daisy Josefina Baez
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 115 Michael Bileca
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 116 Jose Felix Diaz
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 117 Kionne McGhee
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 118 Omar Rivero
STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 119 Jeanette Nunez
Should Judge Barbara Lagoa of the 3rd District Court of Appeal be retained in office? YES
Should Judge Thomas Logue of the 3rd District Court of Appeal be retained in office? YES
Should Judge Vance E. Salter of the 3rd District Court of Appeal be retained in office? YES
COUNTY JUDGE, GROUP 19 Frank Bocanegra
PROPERTY APPRAISER Pedro J. Garcia
Constitutional Amendment – Question No. 1, Article X, Section 28
Water and Land Conservation – Dedicates funds to acquire and restore Florida Conservation and recreation lands …………………………… YES
Constitutional Amendment – Question No. 2 Article X, Section 29
Use of Marijuana for Certain Medical Conditions……….………………………………… YES
Constitutional Amendment – Question No. 3, Article V, Sections 10, 11
Prospective Appointment of Certain Judicial Vacancies ………………….……………… NO
Miami Dade Charter Amendments:
Charter Amendment to Article 7 to Allow Libraries in Parks……………………………..NO
Charter Amendment Exempting Miami Dade Regional Park for Article 7……………….YES
Charter Amendment on Protecting Preservation Lands and Allowing
Campgrounds and Lodges/Cabins in Camp Matecumbe…………………………………..NO
Charter Amendment Exempting from Article 7 Florida International
University’s Expansion onto Youth Fair Site……………………………………………..YES
Funding Court Projects through issuance of General Obligation Bonds…………………..NO
Dedication of these Voters’ Guides
This year, our Voters’ Guides are dedicated to the memory of JIMMIE LEE JACKSON. In 1965, at age 26, Jimmie Lee was an unarmed civil rights protestor when he was shot and killed by Alabama State Trooper James Fowler. On the night of February 18, 1965, approximately 500 people left Zion United Methodist Church in Marion, AL and attempted a peaceful walk to the Perry County jail, about half a block away, where young civil rights workers James Orange was being held. State troopers arrived on the scene and began to beat protestors. Jimmie Lee came to the defense of his cowering 82-year old grandfather and his mother as they were being beaten. One state trooper threw Jimmie Lee against a cigarette machine. A second trooper shot Jimmie Lee in the abdomen twice. As an ordained deacon of the St. James Baptist Church in Marion, AL, Jimmie Lee had tried to register to vote for four years without success. Jimmie Lee’s death inspired the 51-mile Selma to Montgomery marches.
Thank you for paving the way for us, Jimmie Lee!
Please feel free to pass these voters guides on to your South Florida network of family and friends. Do it for Jimmie Lee!
For more information, call Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens at 954 454 7473.
Broward County Voters’ Guide: https://sflcn.com/broward-county-caribbean-american-voters-guide-general-elections-2014/
Palm Beach County Voters’ Guide: https://sflcn.com/palm-beach-county-caribbean-american-voters-guide-general-elections-2014/
