Rudolph “Rudy” Galindo moved to West Palm Beach in 2016 and quickly became a local institution.

Over 10 years ago, Galindo suffered a near fatal accident that forever changed his life. This near-death experience drove Galindo to get involved in LGBT service, mentoring LGBT youth and leading running groups. This passion drove Galindo to found the Night Runners West Palm Beach running/walking group and join the Compass youth mentoring program.

Galindo served as the LGBTQ+ Liaison for the City of West Palm Beach while he served as the assistant director of Parks and Recreation for the City. He currently serves as the assistant Director of Leisure Services and as LGBTQ+ Liaison for the City of Lake Worth Beach.

Galindo has a call to arms for the LGBT community: “Be an advocate and push voter registration and voter turnout as your top priority. Our voices together as a community make us stronger. We have seen our strength tested throughout history and it is the power of unity that leads to a win each and every time. VOTE and BE VISIBLE.”

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