
The Issues
Keep Taxes Low Preserve Water Quality Support our First Responders Fight for Small Business

“When first elected to the state Legislature two years ago, I made it my mission to keep it local. That meant delivering on promises I made throughout the campaign such as combating red tide, funding long-neglected infrastructure projects, and improving health care accessibility for the men, women, and children of South Sarasota County.
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I am pleased to report that having just completed my first term Tallahassee, we not only made significant progress in addressing these issues but also added a few more wins that will help South Sarasota County thrive and prosper."
Promises Made. Promises Kept.

Job Growth & Small Business
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Secured $2,950,000 for the SRQ Airport Mechanic School and Maintenance Hangar.
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Sponsored the “Take My Life Back WORx® Pilot Program” training those coming out of the Criminal Justice System to re-enter the workforce.
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Co-sponsored Deregulation of Professions & Occupations Bill (HB 1193).

Water Quality & Environment
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Secured Funding for Red Tide Mitigation.
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Co-sponsored the “Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative.​
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Secured $1,500,000 for the Dona Bay Restoration Project.
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Secured $100,000 for the Venice Stormwater Outfall Phase 1.
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Warm Mineral Springs Septic to Sewer Conversion (HB 2791).
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Supporting our First Responders
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Sponsored the Appropriation Bill “North Port Public Safety Training Track” for first responders.
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Co-sponsored the Firefighters Cancer Bill (HB 7129).
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Co-sponsor of the “Offenses Against Firefighters”.
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Co-sponsor of the Federal Immigration Enforcement Bill requiring state & local government agencies to use best efforts to support enforcement of federal immigration law.

Affordable Healthcare
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Sponsor of the Medical Billing Legislation (HB 959) for transparency in upfront medical billing for procedures.
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Dental & Dental Hygiene Bill (HB 1273) opening up Florida to out of state Dental Specialists.
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Repealed Certificate of Need that produced red tape around Hospital construction.
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Supported Telehealth in Florida, which has proved critical to providing care throughout the Pandemic.

Children & Education
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Fought to preserve the autonomy of New College.
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Supported School Choice.
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Sponsored Educational Facilities Bill that allows for new schools to be built.
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I supported Governor DeSantis’ initiative on increased Teacher Salaries.
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Secured millions for the MOTE Marine STEM Educational Laboratory at their new facility.

Government Accountability
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Worked to protect Seniors Subject to an error in Homestead Exemption Law, costing them their homes & retirements.
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Sarasota County Holiday Park, Park and Recreation District.
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Co-sponsored Local Government Fiscal Transparency Bill (HB 1149).
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Passed a sound & fiscal budget reserving billions for natural disasters.