Clinton Campaign Announces Hillary for Florida Leadership Council Hillary for America announced the launch of its “Florida Leadership Council”– a group of over 150 elected officials, community, coalition and grassroots leaders who will help build a grassroots-driven volunteer team that will help Hillary to win the Florida Primary on March 15th. Clinton’s Florida campaign will be led by Senator Bill Nelson, former US Senator Bob Graham, nearly every Democratic member of Congress, over two-thirds of State House Democrats, and the mayors of some of the state’s largest cities including Tampa and Orlando. Leadership Council members share Clinton’s commitment to raising wages for the middle class instead of their taxes, defending and enhancing the Affordable Care Act, her plan to reduce prescription drug costs, her passion for reforming the criminal justice system and her belief that cost should never be a barrier for students going to college and much more. You can learn more about Clinton’s agenda at https://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/ The Florida Leadership Council serves as the in-state leadership for the campaign, amplifying the campaign’s national voice to Florida families aiding the campaign with rapid response, organization building, grassroots organizing events, recruiting volunteer leaders, and identifying leaders for Get Out The Vote activities. “In support of her campaign in Florida, I am honored to serve on Hillary Clinton’s Florida Leadership Team and promote her agenda to improve the lives of middle class Americans, protect our seniors and to keep us safe from terrorism threats,” said Senator Bill Nelson. "I have known Hillary for decades, dating back to her time with the Children’s Defense Fund,” said Congressman Alcee Hastings of Ft. Lauderdale. “In this capacity, I came to know her as a smart and driven advocate, whose thoughtfulness and deliberation helped to advance justice and the rule of law in a time when African Americans and women struggled daily to attain the freedom and equality enshrined in our constitution. Hillary’s commitment to these principles has never wavered, and I can say unequivocally that she is the right choice for this nation." "When it comes to Florida’s cities, and the challenges they face, Hillary Clinton is the best candidate equipped to tackle and move them forward,” said Mayor Philip Levine of Miami Beach. “Clinton gets it, and will make a fundamental difference for every city in America." “As a young mother who attended community college and worked hard to make ends meet, I know Hillary Clinton will fight to ensure that every mother has access to quality healthcare, that every student’s dream of an education come true and that we are all treated equally with dignity and respect,” said Representative Janet Cruz of Tampa, Incoming House Democratic Leader. “I am pleased to lend my support to Hillary Clinton,” said House Democratic Leader Pro Tempore Mia Jones of Jacksonville, FL “For years, as a First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State, Hillary has championed the cause of both women's and human rights issues. As president, Hillary will continue to move our country forward. It will be my pleasure to secure Florida for Clinton.” Over the course of the campaign, the Florida Leadership Council will continue to expand. Members of the public can sign up at hillaryclinton.com/Florida to get involved and receive more information about campaign events happening in Florida. Joining the Hillary for Florida Leadership Council today: US Senator Bill Nelson Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham US Representative Corrine Brown US Representative Kathy Castor US Representative Ted Deutch US Representative Lois Frankel US Representative Alan Grayson US Representative Alcee Hastings US Representative Patrick Murphy US Representative Frederica Wilson Former Congressman Joe Garcia Former Congressman Ron Klein State Senator Oscar Braynon State Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner State Senator Gwen Margolis State Senator Maria Sachs State Senator Chris Smith State Senator Eleanor Sobel State Senator Audrey Gibson State Senator Darren Soto Democratic House Leader State Representative Mia Jones Incoming Democratic House Leader State Representative Janet Cruz State Representative Lori Berman State Representative Randolph Bracy State Representative Gwendolyn Clark Reed State Representative John Cortes State Representative Joe Geller State Representative Katie Edwards State Representative Hazelle Rogers State Representative Jared Moskowitz State Representative Amanda Murphy State Representative Sharon Pritchett State Representative Darryl Rouson State Representative Ed Narain State Representative JJ Rodriguez State Representative Richard Stark State Representative Victor Torres State Representative Clovis Watson Jr State Representative and DNC Member Alan Williams State Representative Reggie Fullwood State Representative Dave Richardson State Representative Kristin Jacobs State Representative Barbara Watson State Representative Shevrin Jones State Representative Cynthia Stafford State Representative Bobby Dubose State Representative Bruce Antone State Representative Kionne McGhee States Attorney Dave Aronberg North Miami Mayor Dr. Smith Joseph Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer West Palm Beach Mayor Geraldine Muoio Miami Beach Mayor Phillip Levine Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn Hallendale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper Pinecrest Mayor and DNC Member Cindy Lerner Riviera Beach Mayor Thomas Masters Weston Mayor and State IAM Director Frank Ortis Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick Broward County Commissioner Dale V. 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Holness County Councilwoman and DNC Member Joyce Cusack Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief Miami Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime Palm Bay City Commissioner Michelle Paccione Doral City Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz City Commissioner Angel Gomez Tampa City Councilman Harry Cohen St Petersburg City Council Member Darden Rice Doral City Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz Hillsborough County Clerk of the Court Pat Frank Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon Broward County School Board Member Rosaline Osgood Miami Dade School Board Member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Former Florida State CFO Alex Sink Former State Senator Dan Gelber Former State Senator Nan Rich Former House Speaker Jon Mills Former State Representative Michael E Langton Former State Representative Cynthia Chestnut Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown Former Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez Florida Democratic Party State Chair Allison Tant Florida Democratic Party State Vice Chair Alan Clendenin Florida Democratic Party Treasurer Judy Mount DNC Member Jon Ausman DNC Member Mitchell Ceasar DNC Member Bret Berlin DNC Member Joe Falk DNC Member Annette Taddeo DNC Member Tony Hill DNC Member Angel Gomez Florida Education Association President Joanne McCall Florida Education Association Vice President Damary Mercado Florida Education Association Vice President Fedrick Ingram Florida Education Association Director of Public Policy Jeff Wright President, Florida NOW Terry Sanders Former Chair of Save Dade Christian Ulvert President, Haitian American Democratic Club of Miami Jacques Despinosse Former Democratic Party State Chair Terry Brady Richard Swann Vivian Rodriguez Barbara Effman Obama/Biden Campaign State Director Ashley Walker Sandy Ducane Lynette Long Herschel Gober Mary Lou Keener Hugh Westbrook Carole Shields Reginald McGill Ana Cruz Nadine Smith Joy Friedman Lynda Russell Pete Mitchell Burt Aaronson Chris Korge Michele Austin Pamies Mitchel Berger Suzanna Valdez Christine Jennings Daisy Baez Millie Herrera Neil Heinrichsen Ira Leesfield Cynthia Leesfield Abigail Pollock Alex Heckler Lisa King Brian Goldmeier John Morgan Ginger Lew Joanne Goodwin Winnie Tang Diane Krumel Lynda Bird Margo Dixon Bunny Steinman Joey McKinnon Pat Jotkoff Patricia Byrd Wanda Francis Corey Wilborn Amber Holland Freddy Balsera JP Austin Ralph Patino Lavon Bracy Ben Pollara .