Adding to a growing list of supporters from both sides of the aisle, Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) has been endorsed by a bipartisan group of eleven more former elected officials. The list includes former United States Senator Bill Nelson, as well as former Republican State Representatives Jose Felix Diaz and Juan-Carlos Planas.
“When it comes to tackling the tough issues facing South Florida, we must be willing to work with stakeholders from across the political spectrum to find solutions that help all of our citizens,” stated Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez. “I’m incredibly proud to have worked with these leaders from both sides of the aisle from the federal level down to our local councils and to have earned their support of our campaign for reelection. I look forward to continuing our efforts to address the climate crisis, tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, and find innovative solutions to improve transportation in Miami-Dade.”
The full list of those endorsing can be found below:
Bill Nelson, Former U.S. Senator
Alex Penelas, Former Miami-Dade County Mayor
Annie Betancourt, Former State Representative
Jose Felix Diaz, Former State Representative
Juan-Carlos Planas, Former State Representative
Janet McAliley, Former Miami-Dade County School Board Member
Manny Diaz, Former Mayor of Miami
Jim Cason, Former Mayor of Coral Gables
Frank Quesada, Former Vice Mayor of Coral Gables
Luis de la Cruz, Former Key Biscayne Councilmember
Peter England, Former St. Petersburg Councilmember
