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Why we need Leaders

The need for new elected leaders to properly represent the people in Broward County, Florida, can be driven by several factors:

  • Fresh Perspectives and Ideas: New leaders can bring innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to address the county's challenges and opportunities. This can lead to new solutions and approaches that better align with the evolving needs of the community.
  • Accountability and Transparency: New leaders can bring a renewed focus on accountability and transparency in government. They can help restore public trust and confidence by promoting open communication, ethical behavior, and responsiveness to constituents.
  • Representation and Inclusivity: New leaders can better represent the diversity of Broward County, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered in decision-making processes. This is particularly important in a diverse community where different groups may have distinct needs and concerns.
  • Adaptation to Changing Demographics: Broward County's demographics may change over time, and new leaders can better reflect and understand the current population's needs and priorities. This can lead to more relevant policies and programs.
  • Addressing Emerging Issues: The county may face new or emerging issues, such as economic challenges, environmental concerns, or social justice matters. New leaders can bring fresh energy and a willingness to tackle these issues head-on.
  • Improving Services and Infrastructure: New leaders can prioritize improvements in public services, infrastructure, and community development. This can enhance the quality of life for residents and promote economic growth.
  • Responsive and Engaged Governance: New leaders may be more in tune with the current political and social climate, making them more responsive to the community's needs and more effective in engaging with constituents.
  • Term Limits and Leadership Rotation: In some cases, term limits or a desire for leadership rotation may necessitate the election of new leaders. This can prevent stagnation and encourage continuous improvement in governance.

Overall, electing new leaders can be a vital step in ensuring that the government remains effective, responsive, and representative of the people it serves. It allows for the introduction of new ideas, the promotion of accountability, and the adaptation to changing circumstances in the community.

    A letter to my community.

    Dear Broward County,

    For the Millenials + Gen Z;

    Truth is, each elected office in Broward County affects your daily lives, from the Broward Sheriff's office (BSO), who is responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and promoting a safe and secure community, to the Property Appraiser office, to the Education Board and the County Court Judges. These elected officials are the DECISION MAKERS. Believe it or not, we the people of Broward, are responsible for selecting or deselecting them. You can see who are our current leaders here. I know there are areas listed above that I want to see alternative approaches, I'm sure you do as well. 

    Partner with me and let's raise the awareness of the indirect impact that voting has on our daily lives, let's remove the persons that misrepresent us and support leaders who are more aligned to our values. We are the ones who can make a shift. 

     

    For the Community Groups;

    You uphold our community and we are grateful. I've learnt so much from you in these past few months, as I was in the preparation phase of this initiative.. You welcomed me into your spaces and shared your valuable perspective with me. I agree that more can be done in the office of the Supervisor of Elections and I am committed to serving you, as you have served our county for decades. You want to see more diversity and transparency, that's an reasonable request that I intend to honor.

     

    For the Employee of Elections Office;

    You have been a constant source of support for our community. You know the electoral process, you do the heavy lifting and late hours to ensure we are able to exercise our right to vote, your efforts are noticed. I've heard your suggestion to update and innovate processes to foster efficiency, you desire to contribute as you have valuable input from working on the ground. I intend to build a culture of trust, strong leadership and camaraderie. Teams always outperform individuals.

     

    This campaign is not just about my aspirations; it's about the collective power of our community. I am here to listen, engage, and work tirelessly to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process for Broward County. Together, let's create a future where everyone's voice is heard.

    Join me on this journey, and let's make a difference, one vote at a time.

    Sincerely

    Russell Roberto Bathulia

    Candidate for the Office of Supervisor of Elections, Broward County

    #RusselB4SOE