TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the SPLC Action Fund proudly endorses city commission candidates in Broward County and Palm Beach County elections on March 11, 2025.
Endorsed candidates include:
- Felicia Newkirk, running for Coconut Creek City Commissioner Seat E, aims to address critical issues such as affordable housing, limited assistance for small businesses and scholarships. Newkirk is a former educator with Broward County Public Schools, a case manager for the Urban League of Broward and a receptionist and behaviorial therapist at Village South.
- Dom Vargas, running for Boynton Beach City Commission District 3, hopes to address problems of traffic, safety and public housing by prioritizing public service for all residents. Vargas has a storied career in public service, working as a grassroots organizer and at the highest levels of political advocacy.
“Voters in Coconut Creek City and Boynton Beach have an incredible opportunity to elect commissioners who have dedicated their lives to the community and public service,” said Madison Hollon, program manager of SPLC Action Fund. “We are thrilled to endorse Felicia Newkirk and Dom Vargas. Both candidates have demonstrated a commitment to addressing affordable housing and uplifting vital support for all community residents, aligning with SPLC Action Fund’s goals to confront harmful policies and empower the communities we serve.”
The SPLC Action Fund is committed to endorsing candidates who believe in the racial, economic and social betterment of the South to ensure a more inclusive and equitable society.
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About the SPLC Action Fund
SPLC Action Fund is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. For more information, visit www.splcactionfund.org.