Under threat and pressure, Kelly Martinez Semrad and Nicole Wilson put public safety and community first. We have their backs.
John,
When state leaders try to bully local officials into dangerous policies, we need courageous leaders who put people first — and who have the backbone to say no.
This week in Orange County, Ruth’s List alumnae Commissioners Kelly Martinez Semrad and Nicole Wilson did exactly that. Under threats of removal from office, they stood their ground and voted against a new addendum that would empower deputies to detain and transport federal detainees to ICE facilities — a move that would put public safety and community trust at risk.
John, this is what leadership looks like: protecting public safety, defending home rule, and standing with our neighbors—even when it’s hard, even when it’s risky.
Ruth’s List Florida is proud to stand with women like Commissioners Nicole Wilson and Kelly Martinez Semrad — leaders who govern with courage and integrity. When they hold the line under pressure, we must hold them up.
