By Evaristo Lara
Apr 16, 2024, 16:36 PM EDT
Ashley Brundage, an activist who advocates for the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community, is projected to become the first transgender Democrat with children elected at the state level in the Florida House of Representatives.
A major shift could come in the next election if a 43-year-old transgender woman, who is a mother of two, wins the Democratic nomination for House District 65. currently represented by Republican Karen González Pittman.
Despite the attacks that Ron DeSantis has launched against Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) by canceling funding for all programs at public universities and pledging to redirect all public subsidies to the LGBTQ community, Ashley Brundage seems to have earned a bit of your respect.
And, in 2022, her work on the Legal and Social Status of Women in Florida where she defends the rights of children and women allowed her to win the Community Spirit Award.
Brundage transitioned in 2008 and is currently the mother of two teenage children. With experience having served as former vice president of diversity and inclusion at PNC Bank, she also runs her own consultancy offering leadership training to companies.
Although perhaps he refrains from mentioning it, At the time, Ron DeSantis congratulated the work carried out by this transgender activist who intends to obtain a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
“I appreciate his dedication and hard work as a mentor and advocate for children and women.
I am sure that you will be a shining example of a positive role model in your community.
“As governor and father of three, I believe community involvement is essential as we work to improve and enrich the lives of others and engage in issues affecting Florida families,” he wrote after he failed to show up. to the presentation of the award given to Brundage almost two years ago.
Meanwhile, The activist takes on the challenge of becoming the first transgender person elected to public office at any level in the state of Florida.
“He knows that I have created programs and helped educate people throughout the state of Florida.
He knows that I created economic empowerment programs for entrepreneurs.
That is going to be something very important for independents and Republicans, who should think about voting for me,” mentions Ashley Brundage regarding the governor of Florida and the goal that she has set to transcend politics.
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