Candidate for Florida House of Representatives - District 44 in 2020 Florida Primary Election.
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Get StartedAccording to the Florida Department of Corrections’ latest annual report, non-violent drug offenses and other non-violent criminals account for over 21% of new and existing inmates in the state’s prison system. Most of these individuals come from lower income families or families without the advantages of a traditional nuclear family. Learn more
We must do more to preserve the traditional nuclear family and institute more programs aimed at rehabilitation of non-violent criminals, not simply incarceration. Continuing to punish those who do not commit violent crimes with draconian sentencing destroys future generations of families and hinders productivity and growth in our state. Learn more
We desperately need to reestablish a middle class in our country. This can only be done through limited government that gives incentives to entrepreneurs and risk takers, not a government that seeks to bludgeon them with excessive taxes and red tape. I pledge to ensure that our state government continues to make Florida a haven for a flourishing capitalism that has made our country the envy of the world. Learn more
The freer that parents are to have actual influence in the educational decision making for their children, the more likely we are to see the improvement in our schools necessary to ensure our children’s futures are bright ones. Learn more
I differ with some of my colleagues on the best way to tackle this growing concern, but I do believe that investment in programs that emphasize STEM are a must. Additionally, we must encourage school choice and allow parents the ability to shop around for the best educational options available for their children. Learn more
The 2nd Amendment of the Federal Constitution is unequivocally clear that the right to bear and keep arms shall not be infringed. To curb gun violence, we mustn’t punish law-abiding citizens who are using guns in a responsible manner. We must address the problems of mental illness and the stigma revolving around that issue. It is critical that we hold steadfast in our commitment to all our constitution rights and ensure that responsible gun ownership is allowed to continue. Learn more
Health Care is not an issue that should be left to those in a distant capital that believe they know better than we do. Health Care should be a choice that is made at the individual level. Removing barriers for health care providers from being able to travel across state lines to provide this service would be the first step in many to improve health care in our country. Learn more
I firmly believe that we need a system of that allows consumers, those who know best about their own needs and ailments, to make their own free choices in an unencumbered system. Government must do everything in its power to avoid meddling in the health care industry and allow consumers and providers to directly negotiate fees and services. Learn more
Of course, we are a country of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. Thus, it is imperative that we encourage legal immigration while discouraging illegal immigration. We must continue to hold employers who skirt immigration protocols accountable. As an emerging leader in the international trade market, we must ensure that the men and women tasked with protecting our ports of entry are properly equipped to handle the challenges that those roles bring. Learn more
Finally, we must encourage the use of legal modes of entry. From asylum through petitions for green cards, there are a multitude of opportunities for those who wish to respect our laws before entry to be given an opportunity to be welcomed here. Learn more
I believe it is imperative to the health of our economy that we maintain our taxes low to encourage growth and spur job creation. Increasing taxes leads to irresponsible governance and waste. The best person to decide how to spend your money is you, not the politicians in state’s chambers or the unelected bureaucrats in Tallahassee. My promise to you is to ensure that you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. Learn more
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