Florida has fallen on difficult financial times in recent years and it's our families who are paying the price. In order to promote fiscal accountability for our state government Linda will conduct a comprehensive review of revenue sources available to state and local governments, as well as examine the use of funds in order to create a fair, streamlined, and transparent fiscal system.
Linda's financial knowledge and experience as a CPA makes her uniquely qualified to work with the many and varied monetary needs of the state government. This CPA experience, coupled with eight years as a County Commissioner are what is needed if we are to restore financial stability to our state.
Build our Economy
The stress in Florida's economy is falling square on the backs of our families, severely impacting the quality of life in our communities. We must attract quality jobs that will provide productivity and income to our state, which are critical elements to every Floridian's quality of life. These decisions demand the type of knowledge and experience demonstrated by Linda at the local, regional, and state level---recently serving as the Chairman of a 14 County Regional Economic Development Partnership.
Promote Quality Education
Our state government has once again slashed funding for public schools which will deny our children and our state a bright future. The Florida Legislature must make the education of Florida's children a priority. A superior education system is a requirement to provide Florida's workforce with the skills necessary to keep Florida competitive, as well as provide opportunities for young people in their communities. Instead of investing our tax dollars in building more prison cells, as is the current way of thinking in Tallahassee, Linda will fight to put our money back where it belongs--- in the classroom.
Reconnect Tallahassee to Florida Families
Giving families a voice in Tallahassee is what our campaign is truly about. Our state government does not understand how their actions impact rural Florida and our everyday lives. With a stroke of the pen lawmakers pass bills which create devastating hardships for our communities, often times not even realizing the damage they are causing. We must elect a representative who understands our way of life and the struggles we face each day to be our voice in Tallahassee. Linda will be that voice and will ensure the voice of every Florida family is heard loud and clear in our state's capital.