Rubin Young

Rubin Young was born in Miami, Florida. He served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1982. Young earned a bachelor's degree from Faulkner University in 2005. His professional experience includes working as a legislative assistant for the Florida House of Representatives, as an international staff representative for AFSCME District Council 20 in Washington, D.C., and as a Florida State Guardian Ad Litem. Young founded the Blacks Organizing Leadership Development ( B.O.L.D) in 1990.[1][2]

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Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Rubin Young. I’m a Black Walkaway Democrat, Army Veteran, America First candidate, and I’m running for Congress in Florida’s 23rd District against the Radical Democrat you KNOW you dislike, Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

She’s a bully- and I have stood up to bullies, all my life, no matter what, I have served my country- and used my inner strength to overcome obstacles MORE difficult than challenging Debbie Wasserman Schultz!

Despite living in a poor household, my mother raised me right while my father provided for a family of eight children. She taught me, my christian values, as we lived across the street from a Church. Even when she couldn't attend the church, she would remind us to keep our values straight, as if we had gone. My mother's motto was "Do as I say, not as I do". Upon graduating High School, I joined the United States Army and I learned to do things right and respect authority.

In 1981, when I was just 19, my older brother, Sgt. David Young, was shot and killed by a police officer during a routine traffic stop. There was no resistance or anything- the situation was bad.

I have seen discrimination my whole life. I know it’s out there, but I don’t let it get me down and it has never stopped me from believing in law and order.

I loved my brother, and he was taken away unjustly thats why in part I am running as a Black Conservative Republican who is for law and order and criminal justice reform.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Election Security and integrity - making sure elections are free from voter fraud and abuse.Border Security - protecting American borders from illegal immigration and drug smugglers who commit crimes and murder within our local communities.Economic Opportunity and Development that focuses on creating laws improving the lower-class while supporting legislation that encourages small business growth and expansion, which ultimately affects the middle class.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Criminal Justice Reform - ending the practice of putting young offenders under the age of 18 in adult facilities. This means when a child commits an adult offense that child rights to due process are waved and the child is not allowed to properly defend the charges brought against him/her ; which affects their ability, years from now to economically prosper in life, setting them up for failure.

Election Security and Integrity - When you file for an audit with the secretary of state after an election you are suppose to receive a response within a 30 day period, unless the alleged violation occurred within 120 days before the date of an election, in which case there must be a time limitation of 20 days. By law a mediator must be provided by the department, who may be a department employee unless the department is alleged to be responsible for the election fraud violation, in which case the Governor must appoint a mediate who is not a department employee. As a member of Congress, I will be working towards ensuring the federal laws enforce all election security and integrity laws as mandated and/or as required.

Enforcing the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964-1978 and the Community Service act of 1974 - as a former Democrat and now Republican this is something that neither party has addressed over the last 50 years. Laws do MATTER. The constitution states Congress has the power to MAKE and ENFORCE laws.

I am a STRONG ADVOCATE of the United States Constitution.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Donald Trump is my perfect example of leadership. A man whose presidency became a martyr for the truth. His movement impacted the world as he sought to make America Great Again.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event that took place in my lifetime was when I was listening to the radio and the news stated that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been killed. I did not know who Martin Luther King Jr was at 7 years old, so I asked my father who was Dr. Martin Luther King and he explained to me.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was in 1978, Baptist Hospital, as a pot washer which is now called sanitation engineer. I left the job in 1979/80.

Campaign website

Young's campaign website stated the following:

Rubin Young has always fought for the American dream.

Born on June 16, 1961, Young served in the United States Army in 1980. He was assigned to Ronald Reagan Inauguration Committee and was invited to the White House in 1981 by President Reagan.

From his website, Rubin has a five-point mission statement to serve District 23 or 24 which is:

1. Be a strong advocate for small business owners.

2. Support parents and children in receiving a quality education.

3. Keeping communities safe, prosperous, full of opportunity for everyone.

4. Fully committed to the unadulterated U.S. Constitution and the rule of law.

5. Restoring the election process so every legal vote counts.

Rubin sees the Democrat Party push to communism as unacceptable. This push has its roots in Bolshevik Revolution period where Bolsheviks tricked the Russian people into complying with Vladmir Lenin’s procommunism, economic policies

Fast forward to the Clinton, Obama presidencies. The book “Rules for Radicals”, written by Saul D. Alinsky, was used as the template by Clinton and Obama to destroy America from within her borders. From the book, the 8 levels of controls are the following:

1. Healthcare – Control healthcare and you control the people.

2. Poverty – Increase the Poverty level as high as possible; poor people are easier to control and will not fight back if you are providing everything for them to live.

3. Debt – Increase the debt to an unsustainable level. That way you are able to increase taxes, and this will produce more poverty. Uncontrollable inflation is a by-product of out-of-control spending.

4. Gun Control – Remove the ability to defend themselves from the government. That way you are able to create a police state.

5. Welfare – Take control of every aspect of their lives (Food, Housing, and Income).

6. Education – Take control of what people read and listen to – take control of what children learn in school.

7. Religion – Remove the belief in the God from the government and schools.

8. Class Welfare – Divide the people into the wealthy and the poor. This will cause more disconnect, and it will be easier to take (tax) the wealthy with the support of the poor. The newest, class welfare weapon is: vaccinated vs unvaccinated.

Every problem America is suffering through today has its roots in the 8 controls from the book “Rules for

Radicals”.[3]

—Rubin Young's campaign website (2022)[4]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My fellow citizens of Miami-Dade County, my name is Rubin Young, I am a United States Army Veteran, and also I have been part of this community for many years. As the elections approach, please consider Voting on Election Day for me Rubin Young a Non-partisan candidate for 2020 Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Circuit Courts on November 3, 2020. I first ran for the position of Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Circuit Courts in the 1990s, when I was 28 years old after my boss Richard P. Brinker County Clerk announced his retirement, now 30 years later I still desire to be your next Clerk of the Courts in our multicultural county, as you know much has changed over the past years, but reelection and political ambition seeking wealth and power has not changed at all.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Making the right decisions for new Leadership in Miami Dade County Restoring fairness, accountability and equal distribution of resources to all citizens Every citizen entitled to their fair share and we should be living in one MDC County

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I want to be your next County Clerk because I want to protect the rich heritages of all communities. I want to say to all newly established businesses setting up in this County that there will be no hiring discrimination, or affirmative action violations. I also want to tell all small businesses that my office will help give them the tools and resources they need in order for them to be doing business in this County without punishment.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Fiscal responsibility should always be the personal goals of this County with a budget of $5,675,896,000. Why are there so many homeless veterans living on the streets. Why are there so many construction projects that excludes neighboring citizens impacted by these disparities. It's the job of the County Clerk to ensure that all citizens benefit from the County's growth and developments. The Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter was adopted May 21, 1957. It says "We, the people of this County, in order to secure for ourselves the benefits and responsibilities of government to serve our county in the present and future".

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

In the position that I am vying for as Clerk of Courts. My perfect example would be the last honorable Richard P. Brinker Miami Dade County who served as one of the best Clerk of the Circuit Courts and Comptroller in the history of Miami Dade County.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I ask that interested voters seeking for information about my beliefs hearing a recent interview.

https://anchor.fm/blacksfortrump/episodes/Interview-with-Rubin-Young-Candidate-Clerk-of-the-Court-Miami-Dade-County-ejugv3

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The characteristics most important for holding any elected office is truth telling and honesty. Elected officials must possess the principles of telling voters or citizens what is actually going on within their communities and government. Too often we find a great number of politicians or elected officials lying about the mismanagement of their taxes and abled body resources taken from taxpayers. In a number of home rule charters they clearly make it unlawful for elected officials and staff to lie to the general public but there has been no enforcement as of the date by law enforcement officers.

So the most important qualities you should have is true telling and honesty.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I possess the qualities of fairness and justice for all. I possess the qualities that holds us accountable and those qualities in bringing relief and equal distribution of resources to all communities. I possess the mindsets of making Miami-Dade County one county and ridding it of the many divisions and fractions.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Core responsibility of any elected official should be their commitment and duty towards serving the public. When I was a soldier in the military, I took an oath to defend the Constitution and protect the United States from foreign invasion. I pledge to give up my life if necessary to protect this great country and the citizens living within our border walls. In Miami-Dade County we need elected officials who are willing to make a commitment serving the general public and if needed give up their lives protecting and defending the Constitution of Florida and these United States of America.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to leave a legacy of advocacy and truth telling so in 100 years. The good people in Miami-Dade County will remember a man who didn't see color, race or creed. A man who didn't care where you lived or belonged on the economic ladders, but he was a County Clerk that advocated for everyone that lived in Miami-Dade County.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

In 1990, I became the first African American Candidate to ever run for Miami Dade County Clerk of the Circuit Courts and County Clerk. I was the first person to file for the seat because everyone in Miami thought the Clerk's position was appointed and not elected. In addition, I also made history by becoming first person in our State to run for 6 elected positions all at the same time proven that I had a good understanding of our Florida election laws and policies.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Served in the United States Army from January 1, 1980 to August 9, 1982.

I was released early due to the death of my eldest brother Sergeant David A. Young. He was a green beret who was killed on June 9, 1981, while stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen Texas by a police officer.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Why We Can't Wait".

ABOUT WHY WE CAN'T WAIT

Martin Luther King's classic exploration of the events and forces behind the Civil Rights Movement-including his Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963.

"There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair."

In 1963, Birmingham, Alabama, was perhaps the most racially segregated city in the United States. The campaign launched by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights movement on the segregated streets of Birmingham demonstrated to the world the power of nonviolent direct action.

In this remarkable book-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize-Dr. King recounts the story of Birmingham in vivid detail, tracing the history of the struggle for civil rights back to its beginnings three centuries ago and looking to the future, assessing the work to be done beyond Birmingham to bring about full equality for African Americans. Above all, Dr. King offers an eloquent and penetrating analysis of the events and pressures that propelled the Civil Rights movement from lunch counter sit-ins and prayer marches to the forefront of American consciousness.

These unlearned lessons of the 1960s civil rights movement still apply today because we're a nation totally and utterly divided.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Underdog, I am a person who fight hard for the victims of any abuse or for the persons who can't defend themselves.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Staple Singers "I'll take you there".

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My struggles have been how do we end election fraud and corruption within local governments. For too long poor communities financially have been taken advantage of with GENTRIFICATION and lack of disposable income freely flowing through all communities. As County Clerk I want ever community to receive their fair share of the economic resources within Miami-Dade County and the various governmental agencies.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

The unique ability to audit the functions of local government that ensures fiscal responsibility and the enabling of an accounting process that rid this County of monetary mismanagement. The ability to ensure that all citizens and families living within MDC County benefit from all of the resources set forth in Miami-Dade County Home Rule Charter's Preamble and Constitution.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The Florida Constitution gives certain powers to the position of Clerk of Courts that the general public isn't made aware. "A public officer is a public trust. The people have the right to secure and sustain that trust."

Article I, Section 8, Florida Constitution

The Florida Constitution, which has governed Florida citizens for more than 175 years, established a Clerk & Comptroller as an elected public trustee in 1838 and established at the county level a system of checks and balances that has served the public well. The functions and duties of Clerk & Comptrollers vary from state to state. In most jurisdictions, the Clerk & Comptroller is generally vested with a large number of administrative duties. The Florida Clerk is not only Clerk of the Circuit Court, but also the County Treasurer, Recorder, Auditor, Finance Officer, and Ex-Officio Clerk of the County Commission in most counties.

"There shall be in each county a Clerk of the Circuit Court who shall be selected pursuant to the provisions of:

Article VIII, Section 1." Article V, Section 16, Florida Constitution.

The Office of the Clerk & Comptroller performs a wide range of record keeping, information management, and financial management for the judicial system and county government. Because the Clerk & Comptroller's duties affect the rights and property of county citizens, it is essential that the Clerk & Comptroller remain accountable for his or her actions. For this reason, the constitution and statutes require that the Clerk.

The County Clerk is our check and balance person elected to be the watchdog on behalf of our state and the keeper of our County seal. According to our State Constitution and general laws. The Clerk of Courts, Comptroller, Auditor, Tresurer, Recorder, Clerk of the Board and County Clerk positions are responsible for making sure that the efficiencies of local government runs smoothly and effectively.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Well, I once served in one of the largest military operations or organizations in the 1980s as an Administrative Clerk or Specialist. I later worked for large private union organizations and I moved on to worked for local, state and federal governments for over 30 years. From 1986 to 1991, I had worked as a Deputy Court Clerk under the honorable Richard P. Brinker and Judge Marshall Ader. In 1989, I sought as a candidate to served the people in Miami Dade County as their newest, youngest and First African American Clerk of the Circuit Courts and County Clerk. So, in reading the Constitution the person who holds this particular office is elected by the voters and previous experience should not be a factor as long as the persons elected is for all of the people.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The skills you should posses for this elected office is integrity, honesty, fairness and advocacy.

This position of public trust and it is encumbent upon me and all other office holders not to violate the trust of the good people who elected them.

Good government serves on behalf of all the people voting within a participatory democracy.

The background that I possess will make all voters living within my Dade County proud of me because my background is free of any corrupt practices and or criminal misconduct.