Facing South Florida

Facing South Florida: 1-on-1 with Janelle Perez

By Jim DeFede

/ CBS Miami

Facing South Florida: Janelle Perez, candidate for State Senate

Jim DeFede went one-on-one with State Senate Candidate Janelle Perez

Perez is a mom, small business owner, cancer survivor and daughter of Cuban exiles is running in November for the open seat in State Senate District 38. 

She and Jim tackle topics like health care and parental rights in education and why she wants to get into politics and represent South Florida voters in Tallahassee.  

Guest: Janelle Perez/STATE SENATE CANDIDATE

Jim DeFede

Jim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006 and serves as an investigative reporter for the station, as well as host of its Sunday morning public affairs program "Facing South Florida."

First published on July 21, 2022 / 1:43 PM EDT

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