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About Nelida

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"District 2 deserves a commissioner who understands housing, believes in community, and will fight for the people who actually live here"

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I was raised in South Florida, moved to Gainesville after tragedy struck and my house burned down. I spent my first few months in Gainesville, living out of my car. My many careers and advocacy have always been about making systems work better for all people whether that’s housing, community resources, or making sure marginalized voices are heard. Earning my opportunity to serve on the Gainesville City Commission would allow me to take the work I’ve already been doing in the community and bring it directly into local policy decisions

Goals for Gainesville District 2

My personal goals in this seat:

  • listening to community concerns

  • building coalition and communities

  • speaking to the direct populations about policy impacts

Community Tree Planting

People Leading

Gainesville is unique, people care and stand up for eachother. Listening about ways to lead and make evidenced based decisions. 

Floating Plastic Bottle

Clarity

When we lead with truth, clarity and honesty we can find the best way forward.

Playful Circle Outdoors

Human
First

Helping our local shops and fixing roads to keep our district steady and bright for many years.

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