Florida Rising, an advocacy group that works to increase attention on historically marginalized communities, is endorsing Naya Young for the Tampa City Council.

The endorsement comes amid a crowded Special Election for District 5 that includes 13 candidates on the ballot and a 14th who is running as a write-in.

Florida Rising said it chose to support Young because she remains “committed to centering youth and community voices, creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, and ensuring that children, families, and communities are connected to the resources and opportunities needed for success.”

“She knows firsthand the challenges that our communities are facing. When elected, she will ensure that the voices and needs of District 5 are heard at City Council,” the group wrote in its

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