“On the issues that matter most — housing affordability, protecting our neighborhoods, holding unscrupulous developers accountable, and reining in wasteful spending — David O’Keefe has never shied away from the fight.
I trust Commissioner O’Keefe to work in the best interests of all of us, and I wholeheartedly endorse his re-election to serve District 5.”
Jeremy Matlow
City Commissioner
“I am proud to endorse David O’Keefe for reelection to Seat 5 of the Leon County Commission. David is a thoughtful and dedicated public servant who works hard to understand the issues and keeps the needs of our community at the center of his decisions.
From expanding affordable housing to protecting our environment, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to making Leon County a better place for everyone.
I am grateful to work with him across Commissions, and happy to support him for another term.”
Jack Porter
City Commissioner
“It has been an honor and a privilege to witness firsthand Commissioner David O’Keefe’s emergence as one of the most effective County Commissioners. We share a common value in constituent services; protection of the environment and our neighborhoods; compassion for all; and a studious work ethic.
I therefore endorse his bid for re-election, so that he can continue his excellent service for the residents of District Five and the County at large.”
Akin Akinyemi
Former Leon County Commissioner,
Leon County Property Appraiser
“I strongly endorse David O’Keefe for reelection to the Leon County Commission. David has been a consistent and courageous voice for responsible growth, ending sprawl, protecting our neighborhoods, and standing up for the people he represents.
He is an independent leader who does not simply follow the crowd—he follows his heart and stands firm when he knows something is right.””
Cliff Thaell
Former Leon County Commissioner
David O’Keefe is a CPA who thoughtfully calculates the costs to neighborhoods and citizens’ well-being in county policy.
He’s the kind of numbers guy I like to see serving in public office.
Mary Ann Lindley
Former Leon County Commissioner
“David does his homework.
Always well informed and working for the public good.
He has earned our trust.”
Debbie Lightsey
Former Tallahassee City Commissioner
Former Tallahassee Mayor
The Bend Chapter of the AFL-CIO is the largest organization of workers in Leon County.
The Florida Sierra Club’s mission is to enjoy, explore, and protect the natural and threatened places in Florida, to teach others to understand and respect the fragile environment in which we live, and to support equal environmental justice for all.
The Tallahassee Board of REALTORS represents many local professionals and agents.
The Florida Chapter of the National Organization for Women fights for feminist ideals, societal change, elimination of discrimination, and the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.
Tallahassee African American Local Election Review Team (A.L.E.R.T.) exists to ensure that Black voters in Tallahassee and Leon County are informed, organized, and powerful, not just during elections, but every single day, decisions are being made.
Equality Florida is Florida’s statewide civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community.
The Leon County Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida wants to slow or reverse climate change; increase the use of clean energy; protect air, water, and land from pollution; preserve natural resources including the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, lakes, rivers, wetlands, and forests; protect biodiversity; increase and protect publicly owned wilderness and parks and habitat for wildlife; make industry and agriculture sustainable; make cities healthy and livable places; and achieve environmental justice.
Gun Sense Voter is a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund, along with the volunteer grassroots networks Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action.
They are a non-partisan grassroots movement of people organizing to elect candidates who support common-sense gun safety laws at every level of government.
Gun Sense Voters does not endorse, but designates Gun Sense Candidates.