The Next
Florida Governmental Conference is
Sunday June 14, 2026
from 4–7 PM
Seminole Theater, 18 North Krome Ave,
Homestead, FL 33033
The Program Below is from
Sunday, January 28, 2018
from 4–7 PM
Seminole Theater, 18 North Krome Ave,
Homestead, FL 33033
Front Cover
Conversation with our next Governor and Congressperson
City of Homestead / Florida City
Redlands / Cutler Bay / Palmetto Bay
South Miami / Leisure City / Naranja / Goulds
Princeton / Richmond Heights
Hosted by:
Miami-Dade Councilman Johnny G. Farias
Dr. Norman Wykle
Sunday, January 28, 2018
from 4–7 PM
Seminole Theater, 18 North Krome Ave,
Homestead, FL 33033
Come share your thoughts on issues that matter to you and our neighborhood. It’s about working together for a better and stronger community.
Moderated by:
Ana Veciana-Suarez
Editor of the South Dade Monitor
Andrea Mercado
Executive Director of The New Florida Majority
Sponsors
Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava – District 8
The New Florida Majority
National Community Service
Good News Guild
Magazinos
Gaceta Aire Cafe Inc.
East Responsible Productions & Consulting LLC
The South Dade Monitor
A Second Chance Party Rental
Creative Network Copy
Back Cover Quote
“There’s never a more important time than now, that all of our communities learn who we are voting for.”
— Dr. Norman Wykle
Special Thanks to the Organizations Of:
South Dade Dem Black Caucus Ron Brown Chapter
PBC NAACP
Families Affected by Gun Violence
The MBC
League of Women Voters of Miami Dade County
Miami Workers Center / TPS / PSA
Mexican American Council
Foro Ecuador Corp.
Special Thanks To:
State Senator Annette Taddeo – District 40
State Representative Kionne McGhee – District 117
Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava – District 8
Florida City Commissioner Avis Brown
Homestead Councilman Jimmie L. Williams
Honorable Judge Judy A. Waldman
Senator Dwight Bullard
Lowards Diaz
Gwen Waller
Yvette Niel
Satan Kurran
Pedro Watson
Ted Victor
Florida Gubernatorial Candidates
Mayor Andrew Gillum
Was born in Miami, Florida. He is the youngest person ever elected to the Tallahassee City Commission and currently serves as Mayor of Tallahassee. He is a graduate from Florida A&M University where he studied political science.
Honorable Gwen Graham
Was born in Miami Lakes, Florida. She served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and has a law degree from Washington College of Law.
Chris King
Born in Kissimmee, Florida. He is an American entrepreneur and investor, formerly a managing partner of Elevation Financial Group. King received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and has been involved in community-focused initiatives.
Honorable Philip Levine
Served as Mayor of Miami Beach, Florida from 2013 to 2017. He is a businessman and philanthropist and a graduate of the University of Miami School of Business.
John George
Is an independent organizer from Deerfield Beach, Florida.