THE MONTHLY GLEANER | JULY 18 - AUGUST 17, 2024 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 16 Aubrey Campbell/Gleaner Writer NEW YORK, NY: THE NATIONAL election later this year, on November 5, is shaping up to be an election like no other, and that is especially so as municipalities, townships and communities across these United States of America prepare for a seismic shift in how they are represented at all levels of government. ONE SUCH municipality that will be under the election microscope this August, well before November, is Broward County, Florida, a jurisdiction that is home to one of the fastest growing and diverse population, certainly in the southeastern quadrant of the country. With a quality of life favouring the rich and the retiring type, it is seen as a pivotal polling point for matters that must be ultimately decided by a majority and this election cycle is no different. Just ask Tamar Hamilton. Tamar who..? Tamar Hamilton. She wants to be the next (Broward) County Court Judge, an achievement that would put a cap on her lifelong passion for community and public service, without borders. Between now and August 20, 2024, election day, Hamilton and her team of volunteers are taking the time to canvass the county in an effort to realise yet another milestone on her dream journey, to this point. Tamar Hamilton, Esq, is the leading attorney and founder of the Law Office of Tamar N. Hamilton, P.A. Her journey to the practice of law began when she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Arts and Humanities, from Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton, Florida, with emphasis in the areas of communication and writing. Hamilton later received her Juris Doctorate degree with honours from St Thomas University School of Law in Miami Gardens, Florida, where she presently serves as an Adjunct Law Professor. INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE With her desire to impact as many lives as possible with the knowledge and experiences she gained, she returned to her native Jamaica, and achieved the Legal Certificate (Law School Degree) at the Norman Manley Law School, Jamaica, WI, allowing her entrance to practise law in the 21 Eastern Caribbean Islands. She is a practising attorney in Jamaica, and has been connecting Floridians with legal resources and services in Jamaica, with the hope of building the confidence of the Jamaican community in the Jamaican legal system. Hamilton has gained invaluable experience in Estate Planning, Wills and Probate, as wells as Property Law, including Real Estate Transactional and litigation matters, including but not limited to Mortgage Foreclosure, Quiet Title Actions, Contract Law and Business Transactions. She continues to serve the community, connecting people to valuable resources, and being a role model. She believes persons must lead by first becoming the example of what they want to see. Her professional affiliations include: • The Florida Bar • General Legal Council of Jamaica • T.J. Reddick Bar Association • Broward Christian Lawyers Bar Association • Jamaican-American Bar Association. Hamilton’s candidacy is fuelled by her passionate for service. As an adjunct Professor at St Thomas University School of Law, she not only teaches, but serves as a mentor to her students. This passion to guide, inspire and motivate those she meets is the Ja-born Florida attorney goes for seat as Broward County judge Attorney Tamar Hamilton – candidate for County Court Judge seat in Broward, Florida. CONTRIBUTED driving force behind all her pursuits. Her philosophy is that each person has a treasure that lies deep within them, waiting to be discovered; once the treasure is discovered people will begin to live an enriched and fulfilling life. “I was born and raised in Jamaica and owe a debt of gratitude to my parents and so many others from ‘the village that raised me’. I’m at the stage now where I want to give back,” she offered. Her professional journey has taken her to the point where she believes that the representation must mirror the taxation regimen that obtains in the society. It is for that reason that she is offering herself for public service and banking on the support of the community on‘Primary Day’August 20. Early voting will start on August 10 through to 18. Hamilton is mother to two children, daughter Shaneil, son Gregory 11. She is married to Gregory Hamilton.
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