Hialeah mayor endorses Manny Diaz in SD 36 contest

Legislature 15 ps 060817

Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez is endorsing state Rep. Manny Diaz for the Senate District 36 seat.

Diaz, a Republican, has his eyes on the Florida Senate after serving in the House since 2012. That experience drew the attention of Hernandez and drove him to an endorsement.

“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.”

Hernandez has served as Hialeah mayor since 2011. Diaz was thankful for the endorsement, saying: “It is truly an honor to have Mayor Hernandez’s support. 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.”

SD 36 covers portions of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. The seat is currently held by Republican Rene Garcia, who is term-limited.

Ryan Nicol

Ryan Nicol covers news out of South Florida for Florida Politics. Ryan is a native Floridian who attended undergrad at Nova Southeastern University before moving on to law school at Florida State. After graduating with a law degree he moved into the news industry, working in TV News as a writer and producer, along with some freelance writing work. If you'd like to contact him, send an email to [email protected].


One comment

  • Recall Hernandez

    May 9, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    This endorsement will hurt manny. He should decline the endorsement fast.

    The Hialeah mayor?
    Who privatized trash costing the citizens more money.
    Lied about the water plant, Raising water rates non stop.
    Convicted of lying to the public for his secret loans and involvement in a Ponzi scheme?
    The mayor who used tax money for needy children to take a vacation in las Vegas?
    The mayor who
    Has destroyed the once great Hialeah!

Comments are closed.


#FlaPol

Florida Politics is a statewide, new media platform covering campaigns, elections, government, policy, and lobbying in Florida. This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media.

Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL

Contributors & reporters: Phil Ammann, Drew Dixon, Roseanne Dunkelberger, A.G. Gancarski, William March, Ryan Nicol, Jacob Ogles, Cole Pepper, Jesse Scheckner, Drew Wilson, and Mike Wright.

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PeterSchorschFL
Phone: (727) 642-3162
Address: 204 37th Avenue North #182
St. Petersburg, Florida 33704