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ON THE COVER
South Florida Remembers Rep. John Lewis and His Message to Vote
IMPORTANT 2020 ELECTION DATES
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BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CANDIDATES
BROWARD COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS CANDIDATES COUNTY STATE 6 BROWARD ATTORNEY CIRCUIT 17 CANDIDATES
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STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 94
STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 95
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As a child, I distinctly remember each time election season was upon us, particularly leading up to the U.S. presidential election. I’d be annoyed. For at least a week, as I recall, the Republican and Democratic conventions would dominate network TV, forcing my favorite primetime shows to be preempted. I’d ask myself, “What is all the fuss?” I’d wonder why we needed to watch speaker after speaker at the podium addressing thousands of cheering people in a packed arena as they stood around for hours next to tall signs representing their home state. How boring is that for an 8 year old who’d rather watch “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” “Sanford and Son,” or “The Six Million Dollar Man” during primetime? Weeks later would be Election Day. That meant a trip to the polls with my parents where they’d briefly disappear behind a curtain and manually flip a few levers to cast
their vote. Some of you are old enough to remember when voters were only granted one single day to cast their ballot. When I grew up, there was no such thing as the Supervisor of Elections scheduling dates for early voting, something that’s now a welcomed, convenient privilege. In a general election, back then, if you failed to reach the polls between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of November, you’d be out of luck. When I turned 20, that would be my first opportunity to vote during a presidential election. Republican Vice President George H.W. Bush defeated Democratic Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts. For me to finally participate in this democratic process, while matriculating the University of Miami, was a proud American moment for me. It was also the first time I fully understood the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Fifty-five years ago this month, Congress passed legislation to ensure all Americans are able to equally participate in the democratic process. Legally, it removed barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote as guaranteed under the 15th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Today, unfortunately, voting rights advocates are busier than ever hoping to block what they consider to be modern-day forms of voter suppression. North Carolina, for example, has imposed strict photo ID requirements. Some states have eliminated
one week of early voting. While others have ended out-of-precinct voting. Meanwhile, President Trump has made it clear he wants to see an end to mail-in ballots. Organizations such as the NAACP, the National Urban League, and the Divine Nine Black Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities are taking action. For example, my beloved Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. just rolled out its national civil engagement program, which includes securing the right to vote for African American voters and other people of color. And through our “A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People” campaign, voter registration and voter education will be a Fraternity priority. More importantly, we should be advocating for the passage of House Resolution 4: The Voting Rights Advancement Act. This will fully restore enforcement of Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which essentially provides a formula for the federal government to use in identifying jurisdictions with problematic histories of racial discrimination. Protecting the right to vote is the foundation of democracy. It’s the least we can do to honor the legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, and the countless other heroes, who put everything on the line for equality. Russell Motley Legacy Editor-in-Chief rm@miamediagrp.com n
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South Florida Remembers Rep. John Lewis and His Message to Vote
In April 2017, U.S. Rep. John Lewis captivated a small group of South Florida influencers at the Historic Hampton House in the Brownsville neighborhood. They had gathered there for an invitation-only opportunity to meet Lewis and have him sign his award-winning publication March, a comic-book style trilogy following his lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. This issue’s cover photo shows an audience fixated on Lewis as he shared stories of his extraordinary life—from an Alabama sharecropper’s son to a six-term United States Congressman. Legacy Miami reached out to four people in attendance that day who reflected on Lewis’ message and how he influenced them in their respective lives and careers.
Rodney Jacobs, assistant director of Miami’s Civilian Investigative Panel “John Lewis is one of those people who never need to say a word in order to feel their presence when they enter the room. The night when I met him was an electrifying experience for everyone at the event. He stayed late, signed books, and interacted
with everyone at the function. His humble nature made him relatable. The major take-away from meeting him is that we all have a role to play in social justice. Big or small, this kind of justice is our baby, so it’s up to us to nurture it, raise it, and believe in it. That night reaffirmed in me my unequivocal responsibility to social justice” Gregory Adam Haile, J.D., president of Broward College “Congressman Lewis dedicated his life to protecting human rights and securing civil liberties. A few years ago, I had the honor of meeting him at a book signing at the Hampton House in Miami. He spoke with passion and conviction to a captivated audience on the importance of the vote, recounting the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and why voting is the most sacred and powerful non-violent tool of democracy. The children’s book March, which he signed for my daughters, opens as an address “To the Past and Future Children of the Movement.” It closes with the following three lines: “The universe is with us. Walk Together Children. Don’t get
weary.” One of the greatest homages we can pay to Congressman Lewis is to teach our children to never get weary and honor his contributions by encouraging everyone in our community to vote.”
Dr. Enid C. Pinkney, founding president and CEO of the Historic Hampton House Community Trust, Inc. “I had nothing but admiration for him. He was so unselfish. It was all about the cause and he wanted to bring young people and everybody along. It’s hard to just find somebody who isn’t just trying to promote themselves and can actually get things done. Even after the [segregation] laws changed, we were still being discriminated against. He had to go through all of that to get where he was. It was everything— voting, transportation, just about everything. Those people were trying to figure out ways to keep you in your place.” Dr. Tameka Hobbs, historian and associate provost at Florida Memorial University “In April 2017, I participated in the
program with Congressman John Lewis during the launch of his graphic novel March in Miami. I was there to share the story of FMU’s role in St. Augustine’s civil rights struggle, and I was very excited for the opportunity to occupy the stage with a civil rights warrior. An added bonus, however, was that my sons and I also had a chance to spend a few moments backstage with this American icon. Congressman Lewis was incredibly gracious as he signed our books, chatted, and posed for pictures with us. It wasn’t until Congressman Lewis’s death that I realized the impact of our meeting on my youngest son, Amiri. He watched the funeral services and grieved the Congressman’s death with a level of seriousness I wasn’t expecting from my fourteen-year-old. We talked about what he was feeling, and about the meaning of service, and the value of leaving a legacy. Without a doubt, John Lewis is a hero to us. Our lives would be vastly different without his sacrifice and leadership.” n
IMPORTANT 2020 ELECTION DATES MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION: AUG. 18 LAST DAY TO REGISTER: JULY 30 EARLY VOTING: AUG. 3-AUG. 16 GENERAL ELECTION: NOV. 3 LAST DAY TO REGISTER: OCT. 5 EARLY VOTING: TBA LAST DAY TO REQUEST VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT: AUG. 8 VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED — NOT POSTMARKED — BY THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTION’S OFFICE NO LATER THAN 7 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY. You can hand deliver Vote-by-Mail ballots to the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections office: 2822 NW 87th Ave. Doral, FL 33172 or STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128
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2020 ELECTION CANDIDATES BROWARD COUNTY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CANDIDATES
PAUL L. BACKMAN
BRENDA D. FORMAN (DEM)
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ANTHONY L. ROBBINS
CHRISTOPHER C. HUGLEY
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BROWARD COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS CANDIDATES Q: How will you work to ensure that every vote is counted?
RUTH CARTER-LYNCH (DEM)
TIMOTHY LONERGAN (DEM)
MITCHELL “MITCH” CEASAR (DEM)
CATHERINE SEEI MCBREEN (REP )
I am confident Broward County can provide a voting process managed with integrity, honesty, and transparency under my leadership. A strategic workflow process and properly trained staff can ensure every vote is counted. As a 30+-year corporate administrative veteran including 15 years of Human Resources experience plus Six Sigma Certification, I bring a wealth of leadership experience and proven success in managing people, processes and procedures, which makes me an excellent candidate for this position.
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CHAD KILTZMAN (DEM)
Uniformity in process. Having clearly established procedures and manuals in place for a process as fundamental as the counting of votes will enable us to maintain quality controls and will give the public a means by which the office can be held accountable. I also intend to stream canvassing board meetings so that the public can be assured that every vote is being counted fairly and accurately.
Extensive public service and business operations and managerial experience allows me to enhance policies, procedures and process instructions helping to restore the public trust and confidence in the office. Vote-by-mail and ballot drop-off locations will be expanded. The highest level of system security will be maintained and all machines dispatched and operational. A post-audit process will be established, which exceeds current requirements. Transparency with the public will be assured throughout the entire process.
My past expertise in auditing operational procedures at financial institutions and reviewing data to ensure that systems and processes are working efficiently and are in compliance makes me the most qualified candidate for SOE. This position is not about politics but about having the ability to make sure every vote counts and is counted. No more embarrassing moments for Broward voters. I will review every process and procedure to protect all voters.
BAMON JOEVAHN SCOTT (DEM)
Every election, we hear about technology failures and hackers threatening our system. Broward needs a SOE with technology and leadership experience, to put the right systems in place. Joe is a West Point Graduate who studied Computer Science and Cyber Security. He works for a Global 500 technology company where he consults state and local government agencies as they integrate new systems to improve cyber security, efficiency and sustainability. Visit ElectJoeScott.com to learn more.
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BROWARD COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY CIRCUIT 17 CANDIDATES
Q: In this era of heightened racial issues, how do you see your position helping to address serious concerns that continue to plague the Black community?
DAVID CANNADY (DEM)
TERESA FANNING-WILLIAMS (DEM)
History shows evidence of systematic racial discrimination which plagues the black community. There is injustice in the criminal justice system. When I take office, I will carefully examine which cases are prosecuted. As the chief law enforcement officer, I maintain a level of oversight over all law enforcement agencies. I will review all agency body camera programs, insist on implicit bias training, and review excessive use of force documents.
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JOE KIMOK (DEM)
JAMES “JIMMY” STEWART LEWIS (DEM)
JUSTIN MCCORMACK
The criminal legal system is not accidentally racist — it was designed that way. From slavery to lynchings to Jim Crow to the war on drugs, the system was created for the oppression of black people. As state attorney, I’ll eliminate cash bail, end the war on drugs, end stop-and-frisk, and finally prosecute police brutality. Together, we can dismantle mass incarceration and enact a 21st century justice system that keeps ALL our communities safe.
The new state attorney must make bold changes to eliminate racial injustice in Broward Courts. This would include the state attorney hiring a compliance attorney to monitor racial statics having to do with case filing decisions, plea negotiations, and final outcomes of criminal cases. I would also inform the Broward police chiefs and the sheriff that complaints of police brutality will no longer be swept under the rug. I will prosecute these cases aggressively.
I am an assistant state attorney and I prosecute police brutality. As state attorney, I will make holding police accountable a top priority. When police break the law, they break the trust of the community. To repair that trust and prevent similar unlawful activity, prosecutors must hold those officers accountable. I will continue to work toward preventing and addressing police brutality, and I will bring charges against those in authority whenever justice demands it.
SARAHNELL MURPHY
HAROLD FERNANDEZ PRYOR
GREGG ROSSMAN
Let’s make meaningful change together as a community. I am a mother of two little girls. No parent should have to tell a child to be afraid of those charged with protecting us all. Transparency and accessibility will help to rebuild the public trust. Juvenile justice reforms are critical. I have served our community as an assistant state attorney for 24 years. I have the experience and compassion our community needs.
Broward is an increasingly diverse community, and the criminal justice system has always had a disproportionate impact on our communities. I understand the criminal justice system from the perspective of not only a lawyer, but as a Black man. We will change the system by ending racial sentencing disparities; ending mass incarceration of people of color; and eradicating the school-toprison pipeline. To meet these challenges, I have built a coalition that looks like our community.
I will listen. As a homicide prosecutor I learned that victim’s next of kin didn’t differentiate offenders by race. They mourned their loss and looked to the criminal justice system, through me, the prosecutor — to seek justice for their loved ones. I witnessed the grace of such families too often and learned to listen to them. I will ensure the system recognizes the humanity of everyone — victims, witnesses and defendants.
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JOSHUA RYDELL (DEM)
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TERRY ANN WILLIAMS EDDEN (DEM)
STEVEN MEZA (DEM)
SHELTON POOLER (DEM)
PERRY THURSTON (DEM) INCUMBENT
STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 94
STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 95
BOBBY B. DUBOSE (DEM) *INCUMBENT
ANIKA TENE OMPHROY (DEM) *INCUMBENT
ELIJAH MANLEY (DEM)
JASMEN ROGERS-SHAW (DEM)
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Q: As sheriff, how will you address public concern about excessive and unnecessary force used against the Black population?
H. WAYNE CLARK (REP)
JOSEPH M. GOLDNER (REP) RAYMOND L. HICKS (REP) SCOTT J. ISRAEL (DEM)
WILLIE JONES (DEM)
I believe this is a culture issue much more than a training issue, so I intend on addressing it from that perspective. We have to change the culture to one that officers believe in service, sacrifice and humility. Pick the right people, train them and address the culture issues with the agency.
I would have my deputies retrained in probable cause and proper arrest technique. I will also work in the communities with programs to improve relations in the community such as outreach programs and education. I would also bring in Chuck Norris and his farm program, plus other big names who love both the police and the community.
Excessive use of force will not be tolerated if I’m elected as Broward County sheriff. It’s a direct violation of the Fourth Amendment and title code USC 1983. The strategies I would implement to reduce police use of force within my department is to utilize deescalation tactics, verbalization, creating distance, time, space and tactical repositioning. Officers are legally justified to utilize force in situations to bring suspects to justice, protect others, and for personal defense.
When I became sheriff, it was my top priority to build a culture of trust, transparency, cooperation and communication. First, I expanded crisis intervention training, which included de-escalation techniques for all deputies. Next, I brought body cameras to BSO, which were essential in providing transparency for all deputy interactions. Simultaneously, we held community meetings that allowed for real time communications with the public. Moving forward, I believe civilian oversight of questionable deputy actions is necessary.
As sheriff, I will enforce and maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards the use of excessive force. Immediately upon assuming office, my priority will be to change the culture of the organization by reviewing and revising all use of force policies. I will also implement a vigorous training program that will emphasize the use of minimum reasonable force necessary for an incident. I will also strongly advocate for the formation of an independent police oversight committee.
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ANDREW MAURICE SMALLING (DEM)
EUGENE H. STEELE
GREGORY TONY (DEM)
SANTIAGO C. VAZQUEZ JR. (DEM)
CHARLES E. WHATLEY
Accountability and culture change are key to addressing excessive force. Under my leadership, BSO has the most diverse command staff in the agency’s history, has increased minority recruitment, reformed the system of discipline, launched a use of force review board, improved the early warning system to track and address use of excessive force and dedicated $1 million for Racial Equity and Implicit Bias training for BSO and all law enforcement officers in Broward County.
To protect black communities from excessive police violence, I propose forming Community Awareness Response Team (CART), a non-police task force that visits questionable interactions involving police. CART will be made up of local representatives from third-party organizations including members of the community and civil rights advocate groups like the ACLU. CART can be summoned onscene by officers or members of the public and will also play a role in overseeing disciplinary actions after the incident.
Other candidates will state more training, accountability and oversite. These things are important, but what leaders fail to state is that cops deal with violence on a daily basis. Over time, this has an effect on cops being desensitized, lacking in compassion. I will require mandatory mental health treatment for all employees on a continuous basis in hope of maintaining an atmosphere of compassion in the minds and hearts of all employees, plus more training.
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• Cultural sensitivity and diversity • Intervention by fellow officers to stop the use of excessive force • Decision making under highly charged conditions • Verbal control and communication, including conflict resolution • Provide patrol de-escalation and defusing techniques • Provide anger management programs that use self-assessment and self-management techniques • New screening methods to evaluate candidates to examine such areas as a candidate’s decision making and problem-solving abilities and quality of interaction with others.
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CASIMIRO NAVARRO (REP)
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BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER CIRCUIT 17 CANDIDATES Q: What key issue do you think needs to be reformed in order for a public defender to effectively represent the minority population he/she serves?
RUBY LENORA GREEN
TOM LYNCH
(DEM)
(DEM) Racial sensitivity training will impact the public defender role. Justice needs to be blind. Indigent people are automatically at a disadvantage. I’ve witnessed the system work against the poor, mentally ill, homeless and people of color for so long. Acts of violence against people of color continue to permeate this nation. I’ve seen people of color be run down, kneed, and shot in cold blood in their own homes because of inherent biases.
BRION ROSS
People that can’t afford an attorney deserve great attorneys. Presently, many of the chief assistant public defenders and supervisors do not have a caseload and do not try cases. Public defenders are trial lawyers, and if I am successful in my campaign, all lawyers in the office will try cases, including myself. Equalized caseloads, and increased training will result in improved morale, all of which will benefit the clients.
GORDON WEEKES
(WRI)
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I am running for public defender to ensure that Each Shall Stand Equal in the criminal justice system. I have worked as a voice of reason to counteract the criminalization of youthful misbehavior, people living with mental illness and those battling addiction. As public defender, I will ensure equality, fairness and justice. With your support, I will faithfully guide the Public Defender’s Office into the future with a steady hand.
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U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 18
PAM KEITH (DEM)
BRIAN MAST (REP) Incumbent
K.W. MILLER (NPA)
OZ VAZQUEZ (DEM)
NICK VESSIO (REP)
U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 20
SHEILA CHERFILUSMCCORMICK (DEM)
VIC DEGRAMMONT (REP)
ALCEE HASTINGS (DEM) Incumbent
GREG MUSSELWHITE (REP)
FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 88
OMARI HARDY (DEM)
AL JACQUET (DEM) *Incumbent
MATTHEW PETERS (GRE)
PHILLIPPE LOUIS “BOB” JEUNE (DEM)
CEDRIC A. THOMAS (DEM)
DANIELLE MADSEN (REP)
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unnecessary force used against the Black population? LAURO E. DIAZ
It will be understood by all that no officer’s word can transcend a proper conduct review. The ability to distinguish between reasonable force and excessive force is a prerequisite for law enforcement service, and will be coached regularly. As Palm Beach County’s first AfricanAmerican sheriff, I will have the opportunity to bring together all communities, which comprise this diverse county, and I look forward to transforming the Sheriff’s Office Administration to reflect this diversity.
SAMUEL L. THOMPSON
Admitting to ourselves that prejudice (implicit or explicit) exists is the first step in the right direction. Providing training about bias, both implicit and explicit, on a regular basis as well as providing all officers with Body-Cams (audio/ video recordings), will assist in identifying those officers that need to be retrained or dismissed. All use of force policies as well as training will be reviewed. All officers will be held accountable.
RIC BRADSHAW
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PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Q: How will you work to ensure that every vote is counted? PAULETTE V. ARMSTEAD (DEM)
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WENDY SARTORY LINK (DEM)
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MACKENSON “MACK” BERNARD (DEM)
LEONARD SERRATORE
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MICHELLE L. SYLVESTER (DEM) As SOE, I would ensure staffing levels and COVID-19 sanitation protocols are enhanced at early polling places and same-day voting to give voters confidence about voting in person. I would increase tabulation equipment to process the increases in vote-by-mail ballots already requested and anticipated increases of in-person voting, which is predicted. Staffing levels would be increased to process early and VBM prior to election day, and to handle election day processing.
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