★ Voices & Coverage ★
Endorsements & Journey
The path that brought Lains here, and the neighbors, leaders, and organizations standing with him for District 1.
★ The Journey ★
Civic Timeline
From a high school hallway in 2012 to the ballot in 2026.
Trayvon Martin Moment
Attended the same high school Trayvon Martin once attended. Watched news crews camp outside in real time. The seed was planted.
Night Owls Campus Safety
Began as a volunteer with Night Owls, keeping students safe at night. Grew from volunteer into leadership.
Visionary Owls — Founder
Founded Visionary Owls, a club built to help other students launch clubs of their own.
Night Owls Director
Promoted to Director of Night Owls after rising through the program as a volunteer.
Omega Psi Phi & Graduation
Initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, Sigma Delta Delta Chapter at FAU. Graduated FAU the same semester.
Post-Graduation Reality
Faced homelessness and joblessness after graduating. Helped open an advanced medical device clinic in Boca Raton and turned it around.
The Town Hall That Changed Everything
Attended a virtual town hall and was recruited on the spot by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
FRRC County Chapter Leader
Promoted to county chapter leader with the FRRC, months after starting as a volunteer.
Healthy Living Director, YMCA
Served as Healthy Living Director for the YMCA of South Florida for two years.
Holy Cross Hospital
Joined Holy Cross Hospital as an Exercise Physiologist and built up the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program significantly.
COPD Foundation State Captain
Appointed State Captain for Florida with the COPD Foundation — a statewide clinical and advocacy role.
The 11:59 Decision
Decided to run for Davie Council, District 1 the day before qualifying closed. Filed at 11:59 AM — one minute before the deadline — and launched Switching Lains 4 Davie.