Angie Nixon

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Angie Nixon
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 14th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 3, 2020
Preceded by	Kimberly Daniels
Personal details
Born	Jacksonville, Florida[1]
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Education	University of Florida

Angie Nixon

Angela "Angie" Nixon is an American politician and community organizer from Jacksonville, Florida who defeated incumbent Kimberly Daniels, who was seeking re-election to the Florida House of Representatives District 14 (part of Duval County), in the Democratic Party primary election. In the heavily-Democratic 14th district, this nomination is tantamount to election.^[2] She is currently Director for the Florida Public Service Union's Higher Education Campaign and was previously the Florida State Field Director for the Service Employees International Union, of which FPSU is an affiliate.

Background[]

Nixon is a native of Jacksonville and a graduate of Stanton College Preparatory School and the University of Florida. She formerly worked as an aide to Mia L. Jones when Jones was the representative from the 14th district.^[3]

Community organizer[]

Nixon served as a community organizer for over a decade. She has organized events, providing access to healthy food options in food deserts, created educational and training opportunities for small business owners, and emphasized a focus on the overall health and well-being of residents.^{[citation needed]} Nixon also raised over $10,000 for single moms affected by Hurricane Harvey.^{[citation needed]}

Nixon is the current director for the Florida Public Service Union's Higher Education Campaign and previously the state field director for the Service Employees International Union. Nixon also served as the North Florida regional organizer for New Florida Majority.^{[citation needed]}

Northside LOVE[]

Nixon is the co-founder and operator of Northside LOVE (Lifting Our Various Enterprises), a summer arts and vendors market, taking place in the heart of the Northside of Jacksonville, Florida, sponsored by VyStar and Aetna. Nixon also founded Kidpreneur Fest, an annual event showcasing child entrepreneurs, providing an opportunity for them to pitch their businesses for a chance to win funding. Nixon has previously partnered with State Representative Tracie Davis and the Jax Chamber on this event.^{[citation needed]}

Melanin Market[]

Nixon is the organizer and co-founder of The Melanin Market, which provides small business owners with resources to grow their businesses, provides healthy food options in a food desert and connects residents to resources and services needed to enhance their quality of life.^[4]

Health and literacy[]

Nixon co-authored a book with her daughter, Natalie McGriff. When Natalie was 7, in response to her low self-esteem about her natural hair, Nixon suggested the two write a comic-style children's book about a girl whose Afro puffs transform her into a powerful superhero. The Adventures of Moxie McGriff was born. The book won Florida's One Spark where they received enough funding to publish and tour the book, donating many copies to organizations that promote literacy.^[5]

Nixon, along with her daughter, opened and operate a smoothie/ice cream/sandwich shop on the Eastside of Jacksonville called Natalie’s Nook & Candy Shop. The goal is for their restaurant, is to bring healthy food options to the food insecure neighborhood.^[6]

Elections[]

Florida HD 14 map (2012 redistricting)

Since there were no other party nominees for the office, and the two persons who had discussed running as write-in candidates withdrew, the general election was cancelled and Nixon was declared the winner.

References[]

External links[]

• Official legislative website
• campaign website