Lemuel Betancourt, 47, has announced his candidacy for the Gainesville City Council Ward 3 seat currently held by Myrtle Figueras. “Our entire community is beholden to Ms. Figueras for her dedication to our city, and her shoes will be very hard to fill,” he said. “We certainly cannot replace Ms. Figueras, but if I am elected, I will do my best to serve all our citizens.”
Gainesville council race for Ward 3 draws candidate
Lemuel Betancourts priorities if elected include supporting seniors, keeping taxes low