
Sergia Cardenas
Non-Partisan | Florida
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sergia Cardenas
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Pierson Council, Seat 4
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
T.Dewitt Taylor High School, Pierson, High School Diploma, 2002
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Certificate/Medical Billing and Coding, 2008
ALM Immigration, Pembrook Pines, Services Certificate/BIA Accredited, 2011
Keiser University, Daytona Beach, Associates of Science in Paralegal Studies, 2021
The University of Arizona, Virtual/Tucson, Certificate/Court Interpreting, 2022
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Volusia League of Cities, Board Member, River to Sea TPO/Transportation Planning Organization
Board Member, River of Lakes Heritage Cooridor, Member
Pierson Comunity Association, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Pierson Councilwoman, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Volusia County Sherriff Mike Chitwood
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
ECONOMY
I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature and/or U.S. Congress.
Strongly Agree
It is the responsibility of city government to provide subsidized housing at taxpayer expense.
Did not answer
Property taxes should be abolished.
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
Did not answer
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
City officials should have the right to proclaim their city a sanctuary city for illegal aliens.
Did not answer
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.
Strongly Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
All filings by candidates for municipal office, including ballot application and campaign finance reports, should be available for public online access on the city website within 24 hours of filing deadline.
Agree
Ballot measures which include bond issues should fully disclose both the potential tax rate increase and actual monetary increase for the average single family residence.
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Did not answer
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) instruction should be required for all city employees.
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Taxpayers should subsidize green initiatives such as electric vehicle charging stations.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Look after, protect and advocate for the rights and quality of life and interests of the residents. Make educated choices to benefit the ell being and future of the town/city.
Candidates and officeholders should be required to disclose all business investments and real estate, whether in the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
Agree
Please list your business investments and/or real estate, whether within the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
None
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Did not answer
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Did not answer
LOCAL
I support annual financial audits of every city department by an independent, third party auditor.
Did not answer
Please list up to three issues or projects that you think need the most attention.
Streets, parks,
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.