Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor launched his reelection campaign at a holiday party at the Tallahassee Garden Club Wednesday night.
There were rumors that Minor might run for Tallahassee Mayor, but he instead is seeking a third term representing District 3 in Northeast Leon County.
The holiday-themed event featured food, a live cello played by Lauren Mulinax, and a speech from the commissioner.
He told the crowd of supporters gathered at his campaign launch party that he wants to continue to fight for them, not political glory.
“People in Leon County want a workhorse in their county commissioner, not a show horse,” Minor said. “Every single day, I try to work as hard as I possibly can. I don't need to be in front of a microphone. I don't need to be in front of a camera. What I need to be is in front of results and getting real results for what people want in this community.”
He highlighted his work on the $31 million North Monroe Gateway project, his advocacy for bringing passenger rail back to North Florida and his efforts to protect Lake Jackson.
Minor is being challenged by business owner and media producer C. B. Lorch. The commissioner alluded to his challenger in his address.
“I think this campaign is going to go very well, but I think we might have a rough race on our hands,” he said.
Lorch has already raised about $13,000.