“I know when he goes to Congress we can count on him to help seniors, veterans and other residents,” a Diamond supporter said.
St. Petersburg, FL – State Rep. Ben Diamond (@BenDiamondFL) of St. Petersburg received several significant endorsements today in the race for Congress in District 13. Among those throwing their support behind Diamond are Pinellas County Commissioners Janet C. Long and Pat Gerard; St. Petersburg Council members Amy Foster, Gina Driscoll and Brandi Gabbard; and Pinellas County School Board member Nicole Carr.
“We have tremendous needs in Pinellas for improved infrastructure and more robust transit,” Gerard said. “Ben understands why it is important for the federal government to play a role in making these improvements for our residents and our businesses, and he will represent us well in Congress.’’
“Climate change is a huge issue in Pinellas, and Ben has supported our efforts to make our region more resilient. He recognizes climate change is our biggest challenge, and he will work hard in Congress to both address the causes of climate change and to better prepare our county for its impacts,” Long added.
“We need to be represented in Congress by someone who understands our unique challenges and will work with others to solve them,” noted Gabbard. “Ben has always helped his constituents navigate state issues in Tallahassee. I know when he goes to Congress, we can count on him to help seniors, veterans and other residents to secure the benefits and protections they are entitled to receive. I trust Ben to do what’s right by every resident, because that’s what he has been doing for Floridians for years.”
“When the pandemic hit, Ben was always available and worked tirelessly to get St. Petersburg answers from State government,” said Foster said. “I know Ben will work for all of us in DC to make good public policy, but equally as important I know he will be responsive to constituent issues. We need someone fighting in DC for families, small businesses and local government, and I know Ben will do just that.”
“Ben knows our city and our county better than anyone, and he has an established track record of community service and of pushing smart public policy in Tallahassee. I’m confident he will continue to effectively advocate for affordable health care, strong environmental protections and criminal justice reform in Washington,” said Driscoll.
“As the father of young children, Ben recognizes the importance of investing in early childhood programs and preparing our kids to succeed in the classroom and in life,” said Carr. “He has been a strong advocate for education in the Legislature, and he will continue to work hard for children and families in Congress.’’
Diamond, a Democrat, is running to succeed U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in District 13, which includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater and most of Pinellas County.
A Pinellas County native, Diamond pledges to seek common sense solutions in Congress to the challenges he has focused on in the Florida Legislature. Those include climate change and the environment, criminal justice reforms to ensure everyone is treated equally regardless of race or ethnicity, and health care that is accessible and affordable.
Diamond, 42, is a lawyer who served as general counsel to former Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink. He was first elected to the Florida House in 2016 and has been re-elected twice. He and his wife, Christina, live in St. Petersburg with their three children.
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