UNITY COALITION|COALICIÓN UNIDA ANNOUNCES AUGUST 24, 2010 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS
Miami, Florida – Herb Sosa, president of Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UCICU), released the following statement today,
announcing that the organization's political committee proudly endorses Dan Gelber, for Florida Attorney General, Scott
Galvin for US Congress District 17, Justin Flippen for State Representative District 92, Lisa Lesperance for State
Representative District 117(her election date is November 2nd) , Johnny G. Farias for State Representative District 112, Millie
Herrera for State Representative District 114, Eugene Flinn for Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 8, Mimi Planas for
Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 10, and Robert Kuntz for Circuit Court Judge Group 62.
"Today, UCICU is proud to endorse these candidates who have shown an overwhelming commitment to the LGBT and
Hispanic Community in Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida,” says Vanessa Brito, Chair of UCICU’s Political
Committee. Galvin and Flinn have been advocates of human rights ordinances in their municipalities in the past, while
candidates like Planas are pushing for equal and fair representation for Miami-Dade County’s largest district.”
Also endorsed by UC|CU this year are, Michael Gongorra for Miami-Beach Commissioner, and Illeana Ros-Lehtinen for US
Congress.
"We are confident that these are the candidates of the future. Americans and Floridians especially are tired of the divisive
politics,” says Herb Sosa, President of UCICU. “Unity Coalition will unite behind these candidates in August and help strengthen
voter support in the coming weeks. We look forward to working with like-minded candidates after Election Day."
Sosa also praised Judge hopeful Kuntz whose difficult objective and non-partisan position does not hinder his genuine and
steadfast approach to the law.
This year, “Floridians are fortunate to have two openly gay congressional candidates in the race for the Democratic
nomination in their districts. It is truly historic for us to have these two outstanding candidates in the race,” said Brito.
UC|CU will consider additional endorsements & recommendations in the next few weeks leading up to the 2010 elections.
For more information, please visit www.unitycoalition.org Media info: Vanessa Brito, 786.547.8084
Miami, Florida – Herb Sosa, president of Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UCICU), released the following statement today,
announcing that the organization's political committee proudly endorses Dan Gelber, for Florida Attorney General, Scott
Galvin for US Congress District 17, Justin Flippen for State Representative District 92, Lisa Lesperance for State
Representative District 117(her election date is November 2nd) , Johnny G. Farias for State Representative District 112, Millie
Herrera for State Representative District 114, Eugene Flinn for Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 8, Mimi Planas for
Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 10, and Robert Kuntz for Circuit Court Judge Group 62.
"Today, UCICU is proud to endorse these candidates who have shown an overwhelming commitment to the LGBT and
Hispanic Community in Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida,” says Vanessa Brito, Chair of UCICU’s Political
Committee. Galvin and Flinn have been advocates of human rights ordinances in their municipalities in the past, while
candidates like Planas are pushing for equal and fair representation for Miami-Dade County’s largest district.”
Also endorsed by UC|CU this year are, Michael Gongorra for Miami-Beach Commissioner, and Illeana Ros-Lehtinen for US
Congress.
"We are confident that these are the candidates of the future. Americans and Floridians especially are tired of the divisive
politics,” says Herb Sosa, President of UCICU. “Unity Coalition will unite behind these candidates in August and help strengthen
voter support in the coming weeks. We look forward to working with like-minded candidates after Election Day."
Sosa also praised Judge hopeful Kuntz whose difficult objective and non-partisan position does not hinder his genuine and
steadfast approach to the law.
This year, “Floridians are fortunate to have two openly gay congressional candidates in the race for the Democratic
nomination in their districts. It is truly historic for us to have these two outstanding candidates in the race,” said Brito.
UC|CU will consider additional endorsements & recommendations in the next few weeks leading up to the 2010 elections.
For more information, please visit www.unitycoalition.org Media info: Vanessa Brito, 786.547.8084
Dear candidate;
Congratulations on recently entering as a candidate for the upcoming elections.
It is in all of the community’s best interest that we have a person like you, ready and willing to run for such an important and essential
position, and to serve the community.
Attached you will find the Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU) endorsement questionnaire.
Please review and answer all questions, and kindly return it to us postmarked no later than midnight, Monday, June 1, 2009 or signed
and via e-mail to herb@unitycoalition.org
This questionnaire will assist our UC|CU endorsement selection committee in its decision to endorse your candidacy. Upon receiving
your completed and qualifying questionnaire, UC|CU may contact you for an interview by our selection committee if additional
information is desired. You will be able to choose one of several times and dates to accommodate your busy schedule.
Thank you for your time and attention, UC|CU looks forward to the opportunity to meet & work with you.
Respectfully,
Herb Sosa
President - Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida
UNITY COALITION|COALICION UNIDA is the leading non-profit 501(c)4 Latino|Hispanic gay civil-rights initiative, offering leadership on issues that concern
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Latino|Hispanic and other minority groups across the U.S.
UNITY COALITION|COALICION UNIDA es una iniciativa sin fines de lucro y lider en la defensa de los derechos civiles de la comunidad Latina|hispana LGBT
(lesbianas, gay, bisexual, transgenero), ofreciendo liderazgo en asuntos concernientes a este y otros grupos minoritarios en todos los Estados Unidos.
2010 Board of Directors
Heriberto J. Sosa, President | Vanessa Brito, Dahlia Canes, Milan Rodriguez, Luis E. Gonzalez, Eddie I. Sierra, David A.C. Turley
www.unitycoalition.org www.coalicionunida.org
The UC|CU mission includes, but is not limited to:
• Research political trends and developments pertaining to key target counties, municipalities and districts.
• Endorse political candidates or issues statewide.
• Input and manage political data using UC|CU's proprietary database and web systems.
• Assist other groups in meeting planning and preparation as related to Political Operations events.
• Conduct political education thru telephone, electronic, media and various methods of communication, to increase voter
participation in UC|CU-supported campaigns.
• UC|CU works to elect candidates who will support and defend legislation guaranteeing equal treatment for all under the law.
• UC|CU fosters the provision of positive information to the entire State on minority issues.
• UC|CU represents minority individuals, groups, business and industry broadly, and remains fully focused on serving the political
interests of Florida’s minorities.
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Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida’s Endorsement Questionnaire
Questionnaire must be returned to info@unitycoalition.org
NAME:
Address:
Phone number & e-mail:
1. What is your position on same-sex marriage and Civil Unions as it relates to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) persons.
2. What is your position on Immigrants rights?
3. What is your position on Florida’s adoption ban for LGBT citizens.
4. What do you think is the biggest problem(s) that we currently face in Miami, and how should it/they be changed or improved?
5. Would you accept our endorsement and would you place it on your campaign literature?
I hereby confirm that all above statements and positions are mine and supported by me.
SIGNATURE DATE
CANDIDATE FOR:
Congratulations on recently entering as a candidate for the upcoming elections.
It is in all of the community’s best interest that we have a person like you, ready and willing to run for such an important and essential
position, and to serve the community.
Attached you will find the Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU) endorsement questionnaire.
Please review and answer all questions, and kindly return it to us postmarked no later than midnight, Monday, June 1, 2009 or signed
and via e-mail to herb@unitycoalition.org
This questionnaire will assist our UC|CU endorsement selection committee in its decision to endorse your candidacy. Upon receiving
your completed and qualifying questionnaire, UC|CU may contact you for an interview by our selection committee if additional
information is desired. You will be able to choose one of several times and dates to accommodate your busy schedule.
Thank you for your time and attention, UC|CU looks forward to the opportunity to meet & work with you.
Respectfully,
Herb Sosa
President - Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida
UNITY COALITION|COALICION UNIDA is the leading non-profit 501(c)4 Latino|Hispanic gay civil-rights initiative, offering leadership on issues that concern
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Latino|Hispanic and other minority groups across the U.S.
UNITY COALITION|COALICION UNIDA es una iniciativa sin fines de lucro y lider en la defensa de los derechos civiles de la comunidad Latina|hispana LGBT
(lesbianas, gay, bisexual, transgenero), ofreciendo liderazgo en asuntos concernientes a este y otros grupos minoritarios en todos los Estados Unidos.
2010 Board of Directors
Heriberto J. Sosa, President | Vanessa Brito, Dahlia Canes, Milan Rodriguez, Luis E. Gonzalez, Eddie I. Sierra, David A.C. Turley
www.unitycoalition.org www.coalicionunida.org
The UC|CU mission includes, but is not limited to:
• Research political trends and developments pertaining to key target counties, municipalities and districts.
• Endorse political candidates or issues statewide.
• Input and manage political data using UC|CU's proprietary database and web systems.
• Assist other groups in meeting planning and preparation as related to Political Operations events.
• Conduct political education thru telephone, electronic, media and various methods of communication, to increase voter
participation in UC|CU-supported campaigns.
• UC|CU works to elect candidates who will support and defend legislation guaranteeing equal treatment for all under the law.
• UC|CU fosters the provision of positive information to the entire State on minority issues.
• UC|CU represents minority individuals, groups, business and industry broadly, and remains fully focused on serving the political
interests of Florida’s minorities.
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Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida’s Endorsement Questionnaire
Questionnaire must be returned to info@unitycoalition.org
NAME:
Address:
Phone number & e-mail:
1. What is your position on same-sex marriage and Civil Unions as it relates to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) persons.
2. What is your position on Immigrants rights?
3. What is your position on Florida’s adoption ban for LGBT citizens.
4. What do you think is the biggest problem(s) that we currently face in Miami, and how should it/they be changed or improved?
5. Would you accept our endorsement and would you place it on your campaign literature?
I hereby confirm that all above statements and positions are mine and supported by me.
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| POLITICALENDORSEMENTS |
| U.S. CONGRESS Ileana Ros-Lehtien, district 18 With decades of success in the U.S. House of representatives, Ileana has led on issues & legislation benefiting women's & LGBT equality. Her continued leadership in D.C. is a welcome step for equality. |
| U.S. CONGRESS Scott Galvin, district 17 As an openly gay man, Scott has always been a staunch supporter of LGBT equality, with a longtime record of community service in local politics. UC|CU believes that his presence will lead efforts LGBT issues in D.C. as well as the state of Florida. |
After a lengthy and comprehensive endorsement process, consisting of
questionnaires, interviews, panel recommendations and voting by our Board,
Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida is proud to recommend these candidates for
public office, based on their position & support on issues considered
paramount to our membership & community.
Sample questionnaire can be found below and available online year round,
and their written responses are on file with UC|CU.
CLICK on each picture to go to candidates websites.
questionnaires, interviews, panel recommendations and voting by our Board,
Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida is proud to recommend these candidates for
public office, based on their position & support on issues considered
paramount to our membership & community.
Sample questionnaire can be found below and available online year round,
and their written responses are on file with UC|CU.
CLICK on each picture to go to candidates websites.
| FLORIDA CABINET Dan Gelber, Attorney General Based on his lengthy civil rights experience in the judicial system and his very long-tem support of LGBT equality, we believe that Dan Gelber will be the most resourceful and experienced Attorney General in terms of support for repealing the ban on LGB Floridians from adopting. |
| FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Millie Herrera, district 114 Based on her commitment of fairness and equality and her full support for issues of importance to our community, we endorse Millie Herrera. We believe her leadership as a Hispanic American lawmaker will significantly advance our issues and causes. |
| FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lisa Lesperance, district 117 With her expertise in the legal field 7 community work Lisa supports issues of importance for the LGBT community & women issues of equality. UC|CU believes that her presence in Tallahassee will lead the way to much needed leadership * change for these issues. |
| FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Justin Flippen, district 92 As an openly gay man, Justin has faithfully represented his Wilton Manors community and has always been a staunch supporter of LGBT equality, with a longtime record of community service in local politics. UC|CU believes that his presence will lead efforts LGBT issues in Tallahassee. |
| FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Johnny Farias, district 112 As a working class family man, Johnny believes in LGBT equality, supports issues of significance for our community, and UC|CU believes that his presence in Tallahassee will be a welcome & refreshing one. |
| MIAMI-DADE COMMISSION Mimi Planas, district 10 An open member of the LGBT community, Planas has experienced first-hand the issues that confront us in our journey for equality. Additionally, Mimi would be replacing an aggressively anti-equality Commissioner who has consistently voted against LGBT issues. |
| MIAMI-DADE COMMISSION Eugene Flinn, district 8 We will all feel the loss of Commissioner Katy Sorenson on the Miami-Dade Commission. But someone has to keep up the fight to make the Miami-Dade County Commission work for us. Flinn believes he is that person, and UC|CU supports his candidacy. |
MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION
Michael Gongora, group v
An open member of the LGBT
community, Gongora has served all
Miami Beach citizens with respect,
equality & fairness.
Michael Gongora, group v
An open member of the LGBT
community, Gongora has served all
Miami Beach citizens with respect,
equality & fairness.
CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
Robert Kuntz, 11th judicial
Currently working as a lawyer in
Miami, Kuntz is committed to
defend & honor the law for all
Floridians. His strong Christian
beliefs, he says, will not deter him
from what is right & lawful.
Robert Kuntz, 11th judicial
Currently working as a lawyer in
Miami, Kuntz is committed to
defend & honor the law for all
Floridians. His strong Christian
beliefs, he says, will not deter him
from what is right & lawful.
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WE APPLAUD OUR CANDIDATES!
The August 24th Primary Elections and the weeks & early voting
leading up to it proved to be an exciting and challenging time for
Florida voters & those seeking office. UC|CU congratulates the
winners, will work with candidates for the November full elections,
and look forward to working with ALL community leaders to assure
they keep their campaign promises & commitments to our
community.
Here is a listing of election results:
MIAMI-DADE http://results.enr.clarityelections.
com/FL/Dade/20347/31971/en/summary.html
STATEWIDE http://hosted.ap
org/dynamic/files/elections/2010/by_state/FL_Page_0824.html?
SITE=FLMIHELN&SECTION=POLITICS
The August 24th Primary Elections and the weeks & early voting
leading up to it proved to be an exciting and challenging time for
Florida voters & those seeking office. UC|CU congratulates the
winners, will work with candidates for the November full elections,
and look forward to working with ALL community leaders to assure
they keep their campaign promises & commitments to our
community.
Here is a listing of election results:
MIAMI-DADE http://results.enr.clarityelections.
com/FL/Dade/20347/31971/en/summary.html
STATEWIDE http://hosted.ap
org/dynamic/files/elections/2010/by_state/FL_Page_0824.html?
SITE=FLMIHELN&SECTION=POLITICS
