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Press Release: Daisy Morales Praises Joe Biden’s VP Pick Kamala Harris

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 12, 2020) – The Daisy Morales campaign has released the following statement from Daisy Morales, candidate for Florida House District 48, on former Vice President Joe Biden selecting Senator Kamala Harris:

“Congratulations to Senator Kamala Harris for being named as former Vice President Joe Biden’s pick for VP. This historic moment shattered the glass ceiling and even a few walls. Not only is Senator Harris one of only a handful of women to ever be at the top of a major party nominee ticket, but she’s the first African American, Caribbean American (Jamaican heritage) and South Asian American (Indian heritage) to ever do it. Senator Harris’s sharp, relentless pursuit of the truth and accountability inspired Biden, her former opponent, to pick her.

“Biden committed to choosing a woman as his running mate, and it only makes sense he chose Senator Harris. She embodies the poise, confidence, experience, passion and heart for service that we as women carry and share with the world every single day.

“The response surrounding Senator Harris’s pick is also a powerful lesson on how important it is for women to support each other. Senator Amy Clobuchar, former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, our Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, and many other women in key leadership roles across the country have rallied around Senator Harris in this historic moment, raising their voices in solidarity with hers to inspire all of us as Americans to make ours heard at the ballot box. Women are an unstoppable force for positive change when we rally together, and there’s no better time than now for us to make change. This is not the time for petty competition or silent blocking or sabotage, but to unify like never before.

“I look forward to helping the Biden-Harris campaign to win the Puerto Rican vote in Florida.”

Media Contact: DaisyForFlorida@gmail.com | Campaign Website: DaisyForFlorida.com

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Press Release: Morales Campaign Announces Endorsement From State House Candidate and Community Leader Andrew Jeng

ORLANDO, Fla. – Supervisor Daisy Morales‘ campaign announces endorsement from Asian American community leader and Florida House District 43 candidate Andrew Jeng in her primary race for State Representative.

Jeng is a global business leader who has served as the president of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs of Central Florida, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, and Kiwanis Club of Kissimmee. Jeng is also a former police lieutenant of the Taiwan National Police Agency and a current member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Congressman Darren Soto also recently recognized Jeng in the Congressional Record as a distinguished community leader on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I’m endorsing Supervisor Daisy Morales for Florida House District 48 because of her ongoing track record of being a champion for diversity and inclusion for communities of color, low-income families, seniors and the special needs community,” said Andrew Jeng.

“Daisy has proven time after time that she is a true public servant for all communities, including the Asian-American community. She is a leader we trust to be our voice in Tallahassee. We know her and she knows our community.

“She’s in the trenches building trust and acceptance by making sure no community is left behind. I am proud to see Daisy run as the diversity and inclusion candidate.

“Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang and members of the Asian-American community were invited as special guests by Supervisor Morales to witness Orange County’s first African-American mayor, Jerry Demings, administer her oath of office for re-election in 2018. Daisy was the first elected official to receive this historic honor by our new mayor.

“Daisy made sure our community had a seat at the table, and she’ll do even more for the people of District 48 and our state as the next State Representative, ” Jeng stated.

“It’s an honor beyond measure to receive the endorsement from such a distinguished community leader like Andrew Jeng,” said Supervisor Daisy Morales. “Families in Orange and Osceola counties trust Andrew to fight for them every day as a community leader, and I am honored to have his trust, his ideas, and his participation as we build this bottom-up campaign to make sweeping change in Tallahassee and real progress in Florida.”

Media Contact: DaisyForFlorida@gmail.com | Campaign Website: DaisyForFlorida.com

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Press Release: Morales Campaign Announces Endorsement From State Representative Bruce Antone

ORLANDO, Fla. – Supervisor Daisy Morales campaign picked up another State Representative’s endorsement in her primary race for Florida State Representative of House District 48: State Representative Bruce Antone, who represents House District 46.

Representative Antone is a veteran state lawmaker who served as the Democratic Ranking Member of the House’s Education Committee and the Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee. He also served as the chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus.

“I am proud to endorse Daisy Morales for the Florida House of Representatives, and I’m confident that she will be an effective leader on behalf of the people of District 48,” said Representative Antone. “I’ve worked closely with Daisy on important issues in Orange County. She has been active in Tallahassee advocating for affordable housing and the environment.

“Daisy will work hard to improve public safety, strengthen our education system, and fight for affordable healthcare. I urge the people of Orange County to send Daisy to the Florida House so that she can defend Florida values and secure an even brighter future for our great state.”

“I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Representative Antone, a true champion for public education in the State House,” said Supervisor Morales. “Working closely with the veteran lawmaker has certainly been rewarding for me and for the people we serve in Orange County,” she added.

“Families across District 48 and our great state are still suffering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and now, more than ever, they deserve a common sense leader with over 30 years in public service working for them in Tallahassee,” stated Morales.

Morales, a two-term supervisor with the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District (term in office expires November 4, 2020), has racked up several endorsements in her bid to succeed State Representative Amy Mercado, including from State Representative John Cortes, Osceola County Clerk of Courts Armando Ramirez and Ocoee City Commissioner George Oliver, III.

Morales has also scored endorsement from The X-Factor USA series contestant and international singer Lillie Nicole McCloud.

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Press Release: Morales Campaign Announces Endorsement From Osceola County Clerk of Courts Armando Ramirez

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 9, 2020) – Today, Supervisor Daisy Morales’s campaign for State Representative of House District 48 announced the endorsement of the first Hispanic Constitutional officer in Osceola County, Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Courts Armando Ramirez.

“Daisy is a special gift when it comes to community service,” said Osceola County Clerk of Courts Armando Ramirez. “She understands the importance of working with elected officials in Orange County and statewide to get things done.

“Daisy is known for being everywhere and someone the voters can count on. She has been a fierce educator and defender of our environment in her role as an elected Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

“I pray for Daisy and her leadership as the next State Representative of House District 48, and dedicate Deuteronomy 16:20 to her as she presses forward: ‘You must pursue justice…..’

“It’s an honor to have the endorsement of Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Courts Armando Ramirez,” Morales expressed. “I know Armando and like him, I’m proud of our Puerto Rican heritage and am concerned about the people in Puerto Rico. This champion and his team fought years to get a single-member district election system for Osceola County School Board members.”

To learn more about Supervisor Daisy Morales and her campaign for State Representative of House District 48, visit www.daisyforflorida.com Additionally, consider supporting the Daisy for State Representative Diversity and Inclusion movement in order to move Florida forward by donating $5, $10, or $20. The campaign’s initial goal is to raise $50,000, but needs much more to ensure victory.

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Media Contact: Daisy Morales for State Representative | Email Address: daisyforflorida@gmail.com | Website: daisyforflorida.com

Press Release: State Representative HD 48 Candidate Daisy Morales Qualifies For 2020 Primary Election Ballot

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 8, 2020) – State Representative HD 48 candidate Supervisor Daisy Morales has qualified for the August 18^th primary election ballot, according to the Florida Division of Elections.

While Morales was the only elected official candidate to enter the race just three weeks ago, she was the first candidate to meet Florida’s requirements to earn a spot on the ballot.

“Our campaign is humbled by the outpouring of support from across Orange County, specially in House District 48. The hard work of my family, friends, and our amazing team of volunteers has enabled me to qualify for the primary election ballot to compete for the Democratic nomination, Supervisor Daisy Morales. “I’m the only candidate in this race with a proven track record of defeating my opponents to win back-to-back countywide elections. In 2018, over 256,000 voters or 64% of the total votes trust me to be their elected leader for a second four-year term.

I currently represent the residents of House District 48 at the county level, as their elected Supervisor on the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. They know me and know them. I look forward to representing them in Tallahassee as the next State Representative.

My campaign earned endorsements from former Democratic Deputy Whip and State Representative John Cortes , City of Ocoee Commissioner George Oliver, III and Music Artist Lillie Nicole McCloud.

In The News: Supervisor Daisy Morales Submits Resignation to Governor DeSantis to Run for State Representative HD 48

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor Daisy Morales is resigning from her countywide seat two years early in order to meet the Resign-To-Run Law deadline Friday, May 29.

Supervisor Morales is officially running for Florida State Representative of House District 48 seat held by Representative Amy Mercado, who’s seeking to unseat incumbent Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh.

“On Wednesday, May 27, I officially submitted my resignation letter from the Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors to Governor Ron DeSantis, effective November 4, 2020,” she said in a press release.

For the last six years, Supervisor Morales has made a name for herself in county politics and community advocacy. She is known for being highly visible at public events, hosting environmental tours for low-income children and communities of color, obtaining federal funding for constituents, erecting conservation district signs at Orange-Osceola and Orange-Seminole county lines, and developing strong working relationships with Orange County Commissioners and other elected officials across the state.

Florida House District 48 quickly became a crowded race, now boasting seven candidates–six Democrats and most recently one Republican, Jesus Martinez. The other five Democrats are Nelson Pena, Julio L. Rocha, Alex Taylor, Anthony Tsonis, and Samuel Vilchez Santiago, who was recently endorsed by State Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith.

At the Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Board, Seats 1,2,3 and 5 are open for election. A special election will be held to fill the remaining term of Morales’ seat (Seat 2). It appears none of the Supervisors up for re-election have yet filed to run for re-election.

Release: Morales Campaign Announces Endorsement From City of Ocoee Commissioner George Oliver, III

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 29, 2020) – Supervisor Daisy Morales announced today, City of Ocoee Commissioner George Oliver, III has endorsed her campaign for State Representative of House District 48, which is part of Orange County.

“Supervisor Daisy Morales is a proven leader whose six-year record as a countywide elected official shows her commitment to diversity and inclusion of all people,” former Ocoee Mayor Pro Tem and Commissioner George Oliver, III said.

“She is the only candidate who understands the challenges Orange County families face everyday and she has the experience necessary to immediately offer real solutions.

With Supervisor Morales, you get a humble leader and quiet warrior who has shown the ability to build consensus in the public and private sectors, work with local, state and federal elected officials to get things done, and that is exactly what the people of House District 48 need in Tallahassee. I am proud to endorse her candidacy for State Representative.”

“I’m proud to earn the support and endorsement of City of Ocoee Commissioner George Oliver, III” Supervisor Morales said. “As local elected officials, we work closely on issues that matters to the people we serve in Ocoee and Orange County to reach the greatest outcome.”

“As the next State Representative of House District 48, I will work tirelessly for the people of House District 48 to expand economic opportunity, improve our schools, fight for affordable healthcare, protect our environment and defend the values that make Florida exceptional.”

Supervisor Daisy Morales was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 to serve on the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. The District is a subdivision of the State of Florida.

Release: Supervisor Daisy Morales Gets Celebrity Endorsement From Music Artist Lillie Nicole McCloud for Florida House District 48

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 29, 2020) – International R&B and Dance artist Lillie Nicole McCloud is using her star power to rally her millions of followers to support and vote for Daisy Morales for State Representative of Florida House District 48. The outspoken singer, who resides in Orlando, has endorsed Supervisor Morales, highlighting her passion for advocacy and leadership in her role as Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor.

McCloud posted a portion of her endorsement on Facebook in response to Supervisor Morales’s announcement of her candidacy. “You are an amazing woman. We certainly need you on top,” she expressed. “We need strong, resourceful, brilliant, hard-working, fair-minded women parked in powerful places who care about the people.”

The international dance singer was also a contestant on FOX’s X Factor during its third season, wowing the world with her vocal performances, garnering over 47 million YouTube views. She’s performed alongside other superstars such as dance legend Donna Allen, three-time GRAMMY nominee Angie Stone, and veteran Hollywood starlet Robin Givens.

“You have my utmost respect for every achievement you have accomplished and for your passion and love for all people, remaining fearless and attacking without hesitation any task that is set before you, getting the jobs done,” she shared in her post.

McCloud, who is currently overseas in Slovakia, lives in District 48, near Orlando International Airport. She has encouraged her followers to volunteer, vote, or donate to Supervisor Morales’s campaign.

“I’m excited to receive Lillie’s endorsement,” said Supervisor Morales. “It’s an honor to have someone of her stature support my campaign.”

This isn’t the first time the famed music artist has supported Morales for public office. Then Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and U.S. Congressman Alan Grayson played an important role in her swearing in ceremony in 2014. “She [McCloud] performed at the event, Demings led the Pledge Allegiance and Congressman Grayson administered the Oath of Office,” said Supervisor Morales.

“I’m honored to have McCloud all in for Team Daisy. I look forward to having her play an active role in my campaign to win the Democratic State Representative nomination in the primary election on August 18.”

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Release: Morales Campaign Announces Endorsement From State Representative John Cortes

“With a steadfast drive to serve her constituents and be as accessible to them as possible, Supervisor Daisy Morales is deeply rooted in the community,” said State Representative John Cortes. “She has no problem working with elected officials across county lines, and she’s no stranger to Tallahassee, having advocated for various issues such as housing, agriculture, the environment, and working wages.”

Cortes added, “She’s a strong advocate for those who can’t speak for themselves, which is exactly what we need in Tallahassee. She is someone that I know and trust, and I look forward to working with her to become the next State Representative of House District 48.”

“It is wonderful to have the backing and guidance of Representative Cortes,” said Supervisor Morales. “I’m honored to have the support of a remarkable public servant at the state level who works every day to keep Floridians safe and plan for smart growth. We share a strong dedication to public safety.”

Morales retired from the U.S. government after working 24 years for various agencies, including the Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security and State Department.

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Release: Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor Daisy Morales Files to Run for Florida House District 48

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 23, 2020) – Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor Daisy Morales filed paperwork Thursday, May 21, 2020 with the Florida Division of Elections to run for State Representative Amy Mercado’s House District 48 seat. Representative Mercado recently filed to run for Orange County Property Appraiser.

The district includes Azalea Park and other south-central Orange County communities, such as Meadow Woods, Taft and Sky Lake. “Representative Mercado has done a great job representing the residents of House District 48 in Tallahassee,” said Morales. “I am running for State Representative to expand upon her work as we move the district and state beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.”

As State Representative for District 48, Morales will focus on:

· Advocating for small businesses and workers’ rights

· Affordable access to quality healthcare, including coverage for mental health and pre-existing conditions

· Protecting Florida’s natural resources and green spaces· Florida agriculture and helping farmers succeed

· Protecting Florida’s most vulnerable populations, especially seniors and the special needs community

For Morales, protecting seniors and the disabled is personal. Morales was caretaker and legal guardian for her sister Diana, who had Down Syndrome and was non-verbal. Diana’s parents were already deceased, she couldn’t work, and she had no spouse. Diana contracted a bedsore while in a nursing home and suffered further, eventually dying, after being transferred to the hospital. Supervisor Morales joined the race for State Representative to ensure what happened to her sister doesn’t happen to anyone else. “One of the bills I will file is to change the Wrongful Death law so it won’t discriminate against people with disabilities,” said Morales. “I want to make sure their siblings have rights to sue when the disabled person’s parents pass away, have no spouse, no children, and no job. I will fight for Diana’s Law to correct the Wrongful Death law.”

Morales was first elected Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor in 2014 against three opponents, including a current and former board chair (by 83,000 votes). Supervisor Morales was re-elected in 2018 to a second four-year term with 256,000 Orange County votes. As Soil & Water Supervisor, Morales made it a priority to forge strong working relationships with county commissioners and other elected officials, state and federal entities, to serve her constituents. She has worked in partnership with the USDA to secure grant funding for Orange County residents; and the Board partnered with the USDA on a $1 million program to help Apopka nurseries upgrade their water filtration systems with more energy- and water-efficient components to help conserve water being drawn from the aquifer.In partnership with Orange County Commissioners Maribel Gomez Cordero (District 4) and Emily Bonilla (District 5), Morales erected several Soil & Water Conservation District signs along the Orange-Osceola County border, raising environmental awareness for travelers as they pass through Orange County, including one on south Orange Avenue near Mary Louis Lane in District 48.

The 59-year-old Bronx, New York native is of Puerto Rican descent and later moved to Puerto Rico during her teen years. She moved to Orlando in 1989 and has been a resident of Orange County for over 30 years. She retired from the U.S. government after working 24 years for various agencies, including the Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security and State Department.

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