CAMPAIGN PLATFORM:
**AFFORDABILITY & COST OF LIVING:**
■ Broadly the top priority, covering everything from inflation’s impact on groceries to the general squeeze on household budgets.
**PROPERTY & HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE:**
■ Surging insurance premiums and deductibles remain a dominant, localized issue that directly impacts household finances.
**HOUSING COSTS:**
■ Skyrocketing rent and home purchase prices in major metropolitan areas like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa are severe concerns.
**PROPERTY TAXES:**
■ Proposals to eliminate or substantially reduce homestead property taxes have gained major traction among voters seeking relief from rising tax burdens.
**IMMIGRATION & BORDER SECURITY:**
■ A critical issue for voters, often tied to fiscal concerns and state infrastructure.
**EDUCATION & PARENTAL RIGHTS:** ■ Ongoing debates over school choice, curriculum, and education spending remain central to the Florida electorate
**CONSERVATION & PROTECTION OF WET/GREEN LANDS:**
■ Land conservation and the responsible development of wetlands and green spaces are critical for mitigating flooding, supporting wildlife, and maintaining water quality. In Florida, private landowners and developers can leverage specific voluntary programs and regional permits to sustainably balance economic growth with crucial ecological preservation.
**RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT SPENDING:**
■ Responsible government spending is a framework designed to balance essential public services with long-term fiscal sustainability. It focuses on reducing budget deficits, funding mandatory obligations, minimizing wasteful practices, and strategically investing in economic growth without overburdening taxpayers
**HOMELESS & HUNGRY:**
■ Solving Florida’s homelessness and hunger crisis requires a transition from punitive measures to proven systemic solutions, specifically the “Housing First” approach paired with targeted food security programs. Key strategies include increasing affordable housing, preventing evictions, expanding community food distributions, and connecting vulnerable individuals with local support services.