The Gainesville City Commission District 1 race pits two people who grew up in the historically African-American east side of town who have ideas for improving the area.
Incumbent Gigi Simmons and challenger Desmon Duncan-Walker both say East Gainesville hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves from city leaders over the years.
Simmons, elected to the commission in 2018, grew up in the Porters community.
Simmons said that area sorely needs health care facilities, affordable housing, new companies that diversify the economy and community policing.
If reelected, she said, she would continue to push the city to provide better infrastructure to East Gainesville including things like wastewater service, road improvements, sidewalks and street lighting.
Ballet Hispánico Expands Spring 2021 Series Of Community Arts Partnerships and Virtual Education Initiatives
Partnerships engage and enrich communities by providing educational programs that celebrate Latinx culture.by BWW News Desk
Ballet Hispánico, the nation s renowned Latinx dance organization recognized as one of America s Cultural Treasures, continues its Community Arts Partnerships (CAP) and virtual education initiatives through four events that will reach hundreds of thousands of students, their families, and fans nationwide, from California to North Carolina to the Company s NYC homebase.
Community Arts Partnerships engage and enrich communities by providing educational programs that celebrate the authenticity of Latinx heritage, culture, and traditions.
District 1
Gigi Simmons
Simmons hails from the historic African-American community of Porters, located between downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida. Elected to the city commission in 2018, Simmons serves on the Library Governing Board, the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council and the Alachua County League of Cities.
Speaking in a recently released campaign video, Simmons tells Gainesville residents, “I want you all to know that your voice and your vote matter. Together, we’re stronger; together, we can make a difference.”
In 2018, Simmons defeated Charles Goston by recieving 59.97% of the District 1 vote. If reelected, Simmons would break a nine-year streak of single-term commissioners in District 1. Scherwin Henry was the last commissioner in that district to earn approval from voters to serve two terms, from 2006 to 2012.
Momentum Dance Company Brings Magic To The Screen Inviting Families To Enjoy Its Enchanted 2021 Children s Programming
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Momentum Dance Company and its Founder & Artistic Director
Delma Iles, announce a magical series of children s programming January through May 2021. The imaginative performances bring 10 different award-winning programs to life for the community s children, all free of charge thanks to
The Miami-Dade Pandemic Assistance Program, with funding provided by the federal
CARES Act. Fellow organizations that made the inspirational children s programming possible include the
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Council and the
Miami-Dade
The ten children s programs explore the tales of