Scott Powers
Democratic Florida House nominee Lee Mangold has received the endorsement of a coalition of unions representing teachers and other employees of Seminole County Schools for his quest to be elected in House District 28, his campaign announced Monday.
Mangold has been endorseed by UniServe, the umbrella organization for the Seminole Education Association, Seminole Education Clerical Association, Seminole County School Bus Drivers Association, and Non-Instructional Personnel of Seminole County.
“Seminole UniServ wholeheartedly endorses Dr. Lee Mangold for Florida House District 28,” UniServe stated in a news release issued by Mangold’s campaign. “Lee possesses a commitment to public schools and its employees. We have no doubt that he will be a great asset to Florida’s public schools and serve the people of the 28th district well.”
Mangold, a professor and member of he United Faculty of Florida from Casselberry, faces business consultant Republican David Smith in the Nov. 6 election. HD 28 covers northeast Seminole County and the seat is open because incumbent Republican state Rep. Jason Brodeur is running for the Flordia Senate.
“There’s a reason I talk about education so much. Better education leads to more jobs, better jobs, safer communities, and even healthier communities,” Mangold stated in the release. “Unfortunately, many in the legislature fail to understand the critical role that education plays in our world. I am a strong advocate for our public school system, our public school teachers, our public school support staff, and our students. Protecting the rights of our teachers and staff, paying them a living wage, and protecting their collective bargaining powers are fundamental issues that everyone should support in our education workforce.”
