Candidate for Leon County Commission
Public health leadership, healthcare transformation, and service with purpose.
I'm not running simply to be the first immigrant woman elected to Leon County government.
I'm running because I know what this community can become, and I believe Leon County should be a place where talent is welcomed, opportunity is created, healthcare is accessible, and every person has a reason to believe their future can be better here.
I'm running because I know what it means to come to this country from somewhere else, and to believe that you can build a better life through hard work, talent, and opportunity.
As an immigrant and a woman, I would bring a perspective that has not traditionally had a seat at the table in Leon County. I have lived the experience of starting over, adapting, contributing, and understanding just how much talent exists beyond the boundaries of where someone was born.
Leadership should reflect the people, families, students, workers, and innovators who call Leon County home.
Meet MishyLeon County is home to students and scholars from across the United States and from around the world. That diversity is not a challenge to overcome; it is one of our greatest economic and intellectual assets.
We should be giving talented people more reasons to choose Tallahassee: to study here, conduct research here, build businesses here, create jobs here, and ultimately make this community their home.
Growth means nothing if people cannot live healthy lives. That is why one of my central priorities is better access to quality healthcare for everyone in our community.
My vision is a Leon County that actively welcomes talent and turns it into opportunity: better jobs, stronger research and innovation, a growing economy, and a community where people can build a future.
We need to build a county where people can get the care they need, where we invest in prevention and recovery, and where we continue confronting the opioid crisis and reducing recidivism so that people have a real opportunity to rebuild their lives.
Dr. Mehwish "Mishy" Rashid brings former CEO experience, public health research, international healthcare leadership, and a practical focus on results to the race for Leon County Commission.
Mishy's public service message is built around "A Crown with a Purpose," a standard of leadership that connects visibility with responsibility. Her work centers on healthier communities, accountable government, support for seniors and families, and practical service that continues beyond campaign season.
Listen NowMishy's published book, Embarking on an Extraordinary Journey, offers readers a message of resilience, purpose, faith in possibility, and the responsibility to transform personal experience into meaningful service. She writes to encourage people to navigate uncertainty with courage, discipline, and a commitment to making a meaningful contribution.
Readers can expect a reflective and motivating work grounded in leadership, personal growth, and the belief that every chapter of life can serve as preparation for meaningful impact.
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My campaign for Leon County Commission At-Large Group 2 was built on a simple belief: Performance with Purpose. Leadership is measured not by promises, but by meaningful action that improves the lives of the people it serves.
My platform focused on strengthening public health initiatives, advancing Alzheimer's advocacy, supporting veterans' mental health, and championing the needs of seniors and their families. Every priority reflected a commitment to practical solutions, accountability, and lasting community impact.
Running for public office reinforced my dedication to serving with integrity, listening to the community, and working collaboratively to address real challenges. It strengthened my belief that effective leadership comes from showing up, earning trust, and delivering results that matter.
A strong community is built on trust, leadership, and collaboration. As your County Commissioner, I am committed to working closely with law enforcement agencies, city leaders, county departments, healthcare partners, local businesses, and residents to create a safer, healthier, and more prosperous future for everyone.
County Commissioners play a vital role in shaping our community by making decisions on public safety, infrastructure, responsible budgeting, economic development, public health, and essential county services. My priority is to ensure every taxpayer dollar is invested wisely while supporting the people who protect our neighborhoods and improving the services families rely on every day.
Together, we can strengthen our county, support our first responders, and build a community where families, businesses, and future generations can thrive.
A practical agenda built around opportunity, safety, infrastructure, and quality of life.
Apply public health research, healthcare transformation experience, and executive discipline to improve community wellbeing.
Champion Alzheimer's care, senior placement support, family resources, and veteran mental health with compassion and urgency.
Bring LBJ Women's Campaign School training, international keynote experience, and former CEO leadership to local service.
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