Last night was incredible! After weeks of campaigning all of our hard-work paid off in a big way. I was shocked and incredibly humbled by the amount of support I received from the student body.
There are so many people who made this victory possible. From the volunteers to the voters, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
I cannot wait to get started and I know Joselyn, Jayce and the new Senators all feel the same way. This next year is going to be a great one for Gators everywhere, I can feel it!
One of the things I am most excited about from our platform is the creation of a Blue Light app. Through my work as a District A Senator, I have realized that this campus needs much more than just Blue Lights alone.
The Blue Light app would allow students to feel safer at night by providing them with a direct link to authorities in the palm of their hands.
What is different about the app is that it would have two modes, one for if you were feeling uncomfortable walking at night and the other would consist of a timer feature if you were taking a run at night or a walk to a friend's house.
The best part is that it would be completely free for all students!
Good Morning Gators! Today is the last day of elections and we were up bright and early to make sure that all of you have a chance to meet our candidates before casting your votes.
We are a diverse group of students looking to change your experience at the University of Florida. If you have any questions about our platform or experience, its not too late, come talk to any of our candidates before you vote.
Remember, polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.! Can't wait to see you out there!
For hundreds of years, people all over the world fought for the right to vote. Blood was shed and lives were destroyed just to ensure we all had access to this seemingly universal right.
Now, I know you may not look at student government elections as seriously as national elections, but why not? For the four years (or sometimes even more) that we attend the University of Florida, this campus is our world. The decisions that are made, both good and bad, affect every member of this community, and by voting you can make sure that these decisions reflect your desires.
I urge you to take a look at Swamp Party's Platform if you haven't done so already. I really believe that together we can make positive, meaningful changes to the University of Florida.
As easy as it may be to say your one vote won't make a difference, it will. If we all had this mentality there would be no votes to count! One ballot can change the entire course of this amazing university. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
So get out and vote! And remember, vote Swamp!
Together for tomorrow.
Feb. 19 & 20
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I cannot believe that elections are only 2 days away! This week has been so exciting and full of great events. We began officially campaigning this past Wednesday, and I must say, you all have tremendous ideas for our campus and ways to leave your legacy on this campus. It has been so refreshing to see students in support of our Aim Higher initiative and Soft Closing of Bars referendum. We already have over 2,000 signatures in just one week!
Not only have I been able to talk directly to you all about my plans if I were to become elected but I have also was able to express those ideas and thoughts at the Student Government Debate. Over 200 students made time out of their busy schedules to learn more about both parties and platforms. It was so humbling to sit on-stage with my amazing executive ticket and see you all out there in the audience showing support and enthusiasm for our platform.
I went to the Engineer Fair this week and got to see all of the engineering societies display their organizations and disciplines within the engineer school. After the fair, some Engineering students wore a Mario costume and Lego Man outfit to flyer for the Engineer Week events.
After the Engineer Fair I was interviewed by two reporting students in regards to the increase of diversity in Student Government in recent years and an interview that went into my personal life and what I like to do in my free time. I am sure many of you wonder what I do in my free time and how I manage such a hectic schedule. The one thing that always keeps me going is my inspiration and role model, my grandfather. He came to America with only $7 in his pockets and began working for a manufacturing plant in the defense industry. He always knew he wanted a better life than he had in Italy and wanted to be the owner of a successful company one day as well. That drive and dedication is what made him the man he was and the grandfather he was to me. Unfortunately he passed away when I was 7 years old from cancer that had grown so rapidly that within six months of his diagnosis he had passed away. His legacy and passion is what keeps me going each and everyday even when the going gets tough.
Each year and every semester, elections are a time for all members of the University of Florida to come together. Elections signify new beginnings--a chance to do things better than we have ever done them before. And I am so hopeful that I, along with the rest of the Swamp Party, can work together--work with all of you--to create a better future for us all.
So if you haven't had a chance to talk to me (or even if you have and just want to come say hi again!) I will be around campus all week.
Go Gators!
