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Ozzy Angulo is a fresh face to Gainesville politics and a former US Marine who says he's in touch with the average resident since he doesn't play with party politics. In the past few years, Angulo has experienced the trials of being a business owner from opening a deli in Melrose to managing a local Taco Bell. By talking to his customers, the New York native says he understands what ordinary people are going through, one of the main aspects of his campaign platform. Angulo's approach to solving Gainesville's problems is by empowering its residents to make decisions and taking charge of their future.

Monica Leadon Cooper, also running for Gainesville mayor, wants to resolve issues like assisting the homeless and sharing the decision making process with the people. Cooper, a University of Florida graduate says we have to eliminate wasteful spending. One of her priorities as mayor would be to provide for the safety and well-being of the community including cleaning up the Koppers Superfund site and providing help for the homeless. She also promotes the idea of small business growth and development while practicing fiscal responsibility.