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Volusia County Florida Fighting Against Injustice Towards Harmony-F.A.I.T.H.
On Monday evening in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida the local interfaith group known as F.A.I.T.H. , (Fighting Against Injustice Towards Harmony), held its annual Action Assembly hosted by First Baptist Church.
The activist group, comprised of more than two dozen Volusia County area faith-based organizations, was formed in 1996 and held its first meeting in 2000. Each autumn F.A.I.T.H. holds its Annual Assembly where is votes on the top five issues of community concern to be addressed in the coming year.
It is proof Roman Catholics, joining with members of Temple Israel, Methodists, Baptists, both black and white, and nearly every protestant denomination including the Unitarian Universalist Society of Daytona Beach can provide positive results for the communities and cities of the County of Volusia. These faithful people know they can make a difference in the improvement of the quality of life for all county residents.
Hundreds of residents were in attendance at the meeting to hear elected officials give their response to major county issues such as jobs, high unemployment, affordable housing, crime, illegal drug use, and help for the county’s mentally ill population, many of whom are wrongly held in the county prison facility.
To begin the momentous event a very inspiring explanation of the reason and purpose of the gathering was presented by the pastor of the New St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. C.L. Robinson of Daytona Beach.
Pastor Richard “Bud” Murphy of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Daytona Beach represented county citizens as the questioner of the elected officials on local hiring for employment and affordable childcare a necessary component to successful employment practices.
Featured elected officials were Volusia County Council Chairman Frank Bruno; attorney Josh Wagner, who is newly elected to the Volusia County Council, representing District 2; Andy Kelly, District 4 and Carl Persis, District 4.
The mayors from Daytona Beach, Deltona, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach and Port Orange were present as well.
All of the elected officials present gave their verbal support and committed to do their part in consulting with representatives from F.A.I.T.H. to make a difference in the lives of the residents of the county when drafting or approving legislation to resolve the issues of greatest concern to all.
Conspicuous in their absence were Volusia County Council members Joie Alexander, Vice Chairman; Jack Hayman, representative District 3 and Pat Northey who represents District 5.
If you live in the areas represented by the officials who were absent from this important meeting call them and ask why they were not present and inquire about their position on the issues.
Joie Alexander, Vice Chair
386-740-5224/fax 386-604-55517
Jack Hayman, District 3
386-740-5224/fax386-423-7123
Pat Northey, District 5
386-789-7200/386-740-5247
fax 386-789-7501
Or send letters by snail mail to:
Volusia County Council
Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center
1223 West Indiana Avenue
DeLand, Florida 32720
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