Florida prices and inflation

Source topic or question: What are the most significant changes or risks you see on the horizon for Florida’s economy? ¿Cuáles son los cambios o riesgos más significativos que prevé para la economía de Florida?

Candidate questionnaire response

Florida's biggest economic risks are housing affordability, rising insurance costs, rapid population growth, strained infrastructure, and the protection of our water resources. We must also prepare for increasing energy demands from emerging technologies without overburdening taxpayers or depleting natural resources. Ignoring these issues could make Florida unaffordable for families, workers, retirees, and small businesses. Growth matters, but it needs to be sustainable. As CFO, I will advocate for fiscal discipline, long-term planning, and transparency so decisions are based on facts and sound financial principles. Florida's economy will remain strong only if we protect affordability, invest responsibly, and preserve the resources that make our state a great place to live and do business.

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Source topic or question: What are the key issues of concern for Florida consumers, and what ideas do you have to improve the Division of Consumer Services? ¿Cuáles son los principales temas de preocupación para los consumidores de Florida y qué ideas tiene para mejorar la División de Servicios al Consumidor?

Candidate questionnaire response

Property insurance and rent inflation, aggressive debt collection, and predatory scams are some of the key issues currently squeezing Floridians. We consistently rank fourth in the nation for per-capita debt collection complaints, and nearly 47% of state debt collection complaints cite abusive, predatory, or threatening behavior by collectors. One idea would be to launch a searchable, real-time database displaying consumer complaints by company name (similar to the federal CFPB portal) to deter deceptive local trade practices through radical transparency. Other ideas include creating a centralized "Single Digital Doorway" intake portal to instantly route complaints to the precise jurisdiction without forcing consumers to navigate bureaucratic mazes, and to transition the division's primary focus from educational brochure distribution to robust enforcement, particularly when it comes to renter's rights.

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Source topic or question: What actions can be taken to protect Florida's environment, water quality and coastlines from pollution, overdevelopment and climate change? ¿Qué acciones pueden tomarse para proteger el medio ambiente de Florida, la calidad del agua y las costas frente a la contaminación, el desarrollo excesivo y el cambio climático?

Candidate questionnaire response

Florida's future is inextricably tied to our natural resources, and I've championed these issues in the Legislature (PFAS monitoring, data center transparency, renewable energy goals, water management system evaluation to improve flood protection and long-term resiliency, carbon farming tax credit). Our beaches, springs, and waterways power tourism, fishing, agriculture, and property values. We can enforce clean water standards and hold polluters accountable for the nutrient runoff feeding toxic blue-green algae and red tide; continue Everglades and springs restoration; disincentivize overdevelopment of wetlands and aquifer recharge areas that absorb floodwaters; and invest in climate-resilient infrastructure (which along with clean energy, lowers utility bills–e.g. studies show every dollar invested in mitigation saves roughly six in disaster recovery, and resilient communities pay lower insurance premiums). In addition, I'd partner with Native tribes on environmental stewardship.

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Source topic or question: Insufficient housing is hurting Florida families and limiting Florida’s economy. What state measures do you support to address affordable housing and reduce homelessness? La falta de vivienda está afectando a las familias de Florida y limitando la economía del estado. ¿Qué medidas estatales apoya para abordar la vivienda asequible y reducir la falta de hogar?

Candidate questionnaire response

Housing affordability is a major challenge facing Florida families today. Too many working families, seniors, veterans, and young adults are struggling to find housing they can afford, while homelessness continues to grow in many communities. I support increasing affordable and workforce housing opportunities, expanding pathways to homeownership, and encouraging innovative housing solutions that meet the needs of Florida's growing population. We should work with local governments, nonprofits, and private partners to increase housing availability while preserving community character and quality of life. Addressing homelessness requires more than temporary shelter. We must connect individuals and families to housing, healthcare, mental health services, employment opportunities, and other support systems that help people achieve long-term stability. Every Floridian deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, stable, and affordable home. Together, we can build a more secure future.

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