County · 2026 Candidate
Neil Manimala
Running for County Commission District 5, District 5
Party: DemocratStatus: Filed
Visit campaign website →Running against
Other 2026 candidates for County Commission District 5, 5.
Positions on Key Issues
Sourced from campaign websites, interviews, debates, and public statements.
Healthcare
Protect Hillsborough County Health Care Plan, health equity zones, mental health
Protect Hillsborough County Health Care Plan, health equity zones, mental health
Source →Local Government
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Source →Economy
Workforce development, small business support, affordable housing, childcare access, apprenticeships
Workforce development, small business support, affordable housing, childcare access, apprenticeships
Source →Transportation
Neil Manimala believes healing Hillsborough County means investing wisely in infrastructure that makes life more affordable for working families. Neil is running for County Commission to promote sustainable development, modernize transportation, strengthen public safety, and invest in flood-resilient infrastructure that protects homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. He supports targeted, surgical investments that expand transit options, reduce congestion, and lower everyday costs for working fam
Dr. Neil Manimala believes healing Hillsborough County means investing wisely in infrastructure that makes life more affordable for working families. The son of immigrants, Neil was raised in Valrico, Florida, where his parents both worked in healthcare. His mother was a nurse, and his father a respiratory therapist. Like so many Hillsborough County families, they worked opposite shifts to raise Neil and his younger brother, building a life grounded in service, sacrifice, and opportunity. A proud graduate of Hillsborough County public schools, Neil stayed close to home, earning both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of South Florida. Today, he serves as a board-certified urologist with Florida Urology Partners, where he cares for patients every day and sees firsthand how public policy shapes health outcomes, affordability, and quality of life. In addition to his medical practice, Neil serves on the Hillsborough County Health Care Advisory Board and the Health Council of West Central Florida, and he is the president-elect of the Hillsborough County Medical Association. As a member of the American Planning Association, he understands that county land-use decisions must balance growth with flood resilience, environmental responsibility, and long-term community well-being. Neil is running for County Commission to promote sustainable development, modernize transportation, strengthen public safety, and invest in flood-resilient infrastructure that protects h
Source →Public Safety
Fully resource law enforcement & fire rescue, youth diversion, mental health crisis teams
Fully resource law enforcement & fire rescue, youth diversion, mental health crisis teams
Source →Frequently Asked
- Who is Neil Manimala?
- Neil Manimala is a 2026 Democrat candidate for County Commission District 5, 5. Neil Manimala has stated positions on 5 key issues.
- What office is Neil Manimala running for?
- Neil Manimala is running for County Commission District 5, 5.
- How can I learn more about Neil Manimala's positions?
- Neil Manimala's stated positions cover: Healthcare, Local Government, Economy, Transportation, Public Safety. See full positions below.
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