The Economy – I believe in the enduring strength of a free market economy. Government can never tax and spend itself into prosperity. We can restart our economy by encouraging policies that diversify our economy, promote entrepreneurship and reinvest in our state. We must keep taxes low and reduce burdensome government regulations.

Government – I believe in constitutionally limited government. We need state government to focus efficiently on its core mission of quality schools, public safety and protecting children and seniors in need. Government must be accountable for every dollar it collects and for every dollar it spends- transparent and accountable. Floridians are creative and industrious and we must embrace market-based solutions for the issues facing our state instead of always looking to the government to do everything. Individual responsibility is key.

Taxes - We must cut taxes, not punish achievers. Floridians work hard for the money they earn and the government should not be in the business of taking more and more out of people’s paychecks. For the economy to truly thrive, citizens must be allowed to keep the money they earn and use it as they see fit. Small businesses should NOT be regulated or taxed to the point where they cannot employ people.

Quality Schools – The educational system should be truly student-oriented with individual responsibility and accountability to equip our students to be successful. There should be no tolerance for mediocrity or failures in the educational system. Teachers who perform well should be paid well, but there should be no tenure. We must continue the innovations that have been working to improve our schools. Involved parents, excellent teachers and classroom discipline are key. We need to keep classrooms and learning as the focus of our education dollars.

Healthcare – We must make health care affordable and accessible for all Floridians. Doctors and patients need to make their health care decisions without third party interference. Insurance companies must not be allowed to discriminate against individuals with medical illnesses and we need better preventive care so illnesses can be treated before they become catastrophic problems. We must protect our most vulnerable citizens- the elderly, the young, and the disabled. We must not exhaust Medicare or expand Medicaid entitlements.

Secure Borders - The first and primary role of government is to protect its citizens, and that means the border must be secured. In a day and age when many around the world seek to destroy America, we must have the ability to know who is coming into the United States. The inability of our federal government to secure our borders has allowed millions of people to cross unlawfully, contributing to crime and increasing the demand for, and cost of, social service programs especially when state and local budgets are stretched thin and American citizens are hurting here at home. Illegal immigration must be ended once and for all, and there should be no amnesty.

Gun Rights - I am a proud member of the NRA. The right to bear arms is central to truly being a free people. The Second Amendment not only guards the right to bear arms as a means of protection, but also extends to those who use firearms recreationally and for hunting. You won’t get gun control by disarming law-abiding citizens. To get real gun control: Disarm the thugs and the criminals then lock them up. People kill people; not guns.

Sanctity of Life - “I am pro-life. As a state legislator, I would support various pieces of pro-life legislation that, among other things, would require doctors to perform ultrasounds before performing abortions and another bill that would ban the use of taxpayer dollars to fund fetal tissue stem cell research or abortion.”

Energy - We need to explore and invest in alternative and renewable energies as way of creating jobs, moving toward energy independence and lessening our environmental impact. So long as Florida benefits in the process, we should also allow offshore drilling under safe conditions.

Veterans Issues – Simply thanking the Veterans for their service is NOT enough. Too many of our heroes come home to find themselves unemployed, without education and healthcare benefits, and many are homeless. This is tragic and needs to be addressed and corrected by both the public and private sectors. When Veterans return home, they deserve the health care they fought for and earned; they deserve to be given preference for jobs; they deserve to be reacclimated into society not lost in the criminal justice system.