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Mayor JC Bermudez Endorses Diaz

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Doral Mayor Bermudez says Diaz’s record of outstanding public service in the
Florida House makes him well positioned for effective leadership in the Senate

The Manny Diaz Campaign today announced the endorsement of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos “JC” Bermudez. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012 and is seeking the District 36 seat in the state senate. Bermudez’s support follows endorsements from Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez and Hialeah Gardens Mayor Yioset De La Cruz last week.

“Manny Diaz is very well positioned to be an effective state senator,” said Bermudez. “He knows our area well and has served us with vision, integrity, and tenacity during his time in the Florida House. I look forward to sending him back to Tallahassee as our Senator and continuing to work with him for the good of all of our mutual constituents.”

Bermudez was the founding Mayor of Doral, serving in that capacity for the city’s first nine and a half years of existence, and was re-elected in 2016. During his time as Mayor, Doral has received numerous national accolades, including being named Best City for Business Start-Ups by Business Week and third best place in the United States to retire by U.S. News and World Report. Bermudez currently serves on the United States Conference of Mayors Advisory Board and the Miami-Dade County Transportation Planning Organization.

“Mayor Bermudez is an outstanding public servant, and I’m proud to add him to our team,” said Diaz. “Throughout his career, he has always demonstrated a commitment to hard work and excellence, and I look forward to working with him in continuing service to our community.”

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Mayor Yioset De La Cruz Endorses Diaz

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The longtime mayor of Hialeah Gardens is the latest local
leader to support Manny Diaz’s run for the Florida Senate

The Manny Diaz Campaign today announced the endorsement of Hialeah Gardens Mayor Yioset De La Cruz. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012 and is seeking the District 36 seat in the state senate. De La Cruz’s endorsement comes on the heels of Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez’s earlier this week.

“Manny Diaz has distinguished himself as an effective leader,” said De La Cruz. “During his time in the House, he has represented our community well and has been a tireless advocate for education reform and increased opportunity for all Floridians. I am proud to endorse his candidacy for Florida Senate, and I look forward to continuing to work with him.”

A native of Cuba, De La Cruz came to Miami in 1983 and moved to Hialeah Gardens the following year. In 2000, he was elected Mayor of Hialeah Gardens, becoming one of the youngest mayors in the state. He is currently the youngest mayor in Miami-Dade County. De La Cruz is very active with the Florida League of Cities, serving as Chairman of its Intergovernmental Legislative Policy Committee.

“I’m grateful to have the support of a dedicated public servant like Mayor De La Cruz,”’ said Diaz. “For many years, he has devoted himself to working hard to make Hialeah Gardens a better place, and I’m honored to have him and so many other local leaders supporting me.”

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Mayor Carlos Hernandez Endorses Diaz

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The Hialeah Mayor says Diaz’s strong record of accomplishment
in the House makes him the right choice for the Florida Senate.

The Manny Diaz Campaign today announced the endorsement of Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez. Diaz has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012 and is seeking the District 36 seat in the state senate.

“Manny Diaz is a proven leader and will be an outstanding senator,” said Hernandez. “Throughout his time in the Florida House, he has been a solid advocate for our community, and we need his forward-thinking leadership in the Senate. I look forward to continuing our strong working relationship as we work on a range of issues that make a difference in the lives of our constituents.”

Born in Cuba, Hernandez grew up in Hialeah, which he has served as Mayor since 2011. He has since been re-elected twice to the position. In 2005, he was first elected to the City Council and was chosen by his peers to serve as both Council Vice President and President. Prior to being elected to public office, he was a Hialeah police officer for 23 years.

“It is truly an honor to have Mayor Hernendez’s support,” said Diaz. “Throughout his entire career, he has been a model of distinguished public service, and I appreciate his vote of confidence in me. I look forward to continuing to work with him to make our community even stronger.”

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Diaz Raises $50,000 in First Senate Fundraiser

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The Manny Diaz Campaign today announced that he raised $50,000 last Thursday night in money for his campaign and his political committee at the first fundraiser in his race for the Florida Senate. After representing District 103 in the Florida House since 2012, Diaz is seeking the District 36 seat in the state senate.

“This number reflects the growing momentum in our campaign,” said Diaz. “I’m so grateful for the strong community support we have and for all the local leaders from across the district who took time to be at our event and invest in this campaign. Our team continues to grow, and I plan to keep working hard to connect with as many voters as possible.”

In addition to the amount raised by Diaz, almost all of the local officials in SD 36 either attended or served as co-hosts of the event. The host committee included:

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Diaz Qualifies By Petition

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The District 103 state representative has secured more than enough
valid petition signatures to qualify for the Senate District 36 ballot.

The Manny Diaz Campaign today announced that the Florida Department of State has verified that he has exceeded the 2,311 signatures required for ballot access. Diaz, who has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012, is running for the District 36 seat in the Florida Senate.
“I’m excited that our campaign has reached this milestone, and I’m very grateful to the friends and neighbors who were part of this effort,” said Diaz. “I think over the last six years my fellow Miami-Dade residents have gotten to know me and my conservative record well. It’s been an honor to serve in the Florida House, and I look forward to continuing to work hard in the Senate for better education opportunities and for a stronger economy.”
Diaz has been a leader on education reform during his time in the Florida House. During the 2018 legislative session, he is serving as Chair of the House PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee. He also sits on the Education and Appropriations Committees, the Health Innovation Subcommittee, and the Joint Legislative Budget Commission.

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