Early Voting August 8–15 · Election Day August 18 — Make your voice heard.
Carmen Ruiz with her significant other Rafael and their Goldendoodle DJ
CARMEN RUIZ
FOR HOLLY HILL
CITY COMMISSION · DISTRICT 2

Be Your Voice.

Leading Holly Hill forward with strength, unity, and vision.

A Message from Carmen
“When I opened my business in Holly Hill, I never imagined how much this community would shape my life. Over the past nine years, I've found purpose through service, connection, and giving back. This is where I'm building my family, my future — and now, I am ready to serve you. I humbly ask for your vote on or before August 18th.”

Carmen Ruiz

With Our Community

Out in District 2
Carmen Ruiz on the Daytona Regional Chamber Eggs & Issues diversity panel
Carmen Ruiz receiving 2024 Business of the Year from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
Carmen Ruiz receiving recognition from the African American Entrepreneurs Association
Prioritize · Protect · Plan

A clear, disciplined vision for Holly Hill's next chapter.

PRIORITIZE

Storm Water Mitigation & Resiliency

  • Support strategic use of retention ponds, enhanced drainage, and storm water solutions.
  • Advocate for accelerated completion of storm water system upgrades that protect homes and properties.
PROTECT

Public Safety & Emergency Management

  • Support police and fire departments to enhance safety programs.
  • Expand community policing efforts.
  • Ensure adequate support and training for first responders.
  • Continue strong collaboration with the county for emergency response and volunteer services.
PLAN

Fiscal Responsibility, Beautification & Quality of Life

  • Ensure a balanced budget & transparent process.
  • Explore alternative revenue sources.
  • Manage smart growth & redevelopment.
  • Encourage beautification projects that build civic pride.
  • Maintain and upgrade sidewalks, roadways, parks, and public facilities.
  • Support incentives that encourage businesses to relocate to Holly Hill.
Endorsement
PC

Penny Currie

City of Holly Hill Commissioner, Dist. 2 — 13 Years of Service

“After 13 years of serving our city, I am confident that Carmen Ruiz has the integrity, vision, and commitment needed to lead us forward. I proudly endorse her and encourage our community to support a leader who will always put people first.”

RECOGNITIONS


Carmen Ruiz being presented the 2024 Business of the Year award by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida leadership
Receiving 2024 Business of the Year — Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
2025 Hometown Hero · Daytona Beach Juneteenth Committee
2024 Small Business of the Year · Daytona Regional Chamber
2024 Key to the City · Holly Hill (Mayor Christopher Via)
2024 Small Business of the Year · Hispanic Chamber of Central Florida
2023 Corporate Citizen · City of Holly Hill
2023 Most Inspirational Woman of the Year · Daytona Beach News-Journal
2022 Top 7 Women in Wide Format in the Nation · BIG Picture Magazine
2021 40 Under Forty · Daytona Beach News-Journal
2020 Small Business Woman of the Year · DBNJ

Ready to help Carmen win?