Christian. Constitutionalist. Conservative.
"As a veteran, I know what it means to serve sacrificially and I will always do the same for my fellow citizens. "
- Regina Piazza
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2nd Amendment
I’ll be blunt. Red flag laws are unconstitutional. The 2nd Amendment is the foundational right that equips you to protect all other rights. But red flag laws jeopardize and even outright violate them. That’s why, in the Senate, I’ll work to repeal red flag laws, and I’ll support Constitutional Carry. As a veteran and gun owner myself, I know how precious your right to defend yourself, your family, and your property is. And it’s a right that we must actively work to protect. The government does not exist to grant or allow freedoms – it exists to protect and defend them. Therefore, I will fiercely defend your 2nd Amendment rights in the Florida Senate, and I’ll make sure that our state continues to shield you and your rights from encroaching federal overreach.
Attainable, Sustainable Housing
Inflation, rising prices at the pump, soaring costs of groceries, through-the-roof insurance premiums, and more — compounded by the crushing losses many counties still bear after Hurricane Michael — are putting an unsustainable squeeze on the residents of District 2. You need relief, and you need it now. That’s why I have a working plan to create attainable, sustainable housing across District 2. This plan is innovative, collaborative, and best of all — ready to go once I’m elected. My plan works hand-in-hand with businesses and developers, making sure that if a company wants to benefit from operating in our freedom-loving state, they must also bring benefits to our freedom-loving people. Secure housing is a fundamental piece of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That’s why I’m committed to making sure we have it in District 2.
Abortion
The recent overturn of Roe v. Wade means that now, we’re up, and we’ve got a job to do. In Florida, we have decent laws in place, but they’re not good enough. Our most recent legislation on this issue still allows abortions up to 15 weeks gestation. That’s second trimester — more than three months into a pregnancy. My Christian faith demands that I value life; the Constitution demands that I protect life; and as a Conservative, it is imperative that I preserve life — at all stages and ages. Therefore, in the Senate, I will defend the unborn from the first heartbeat; support moms in need; advocate for adoptive and foster families; and fund crisis pregnancy centers. Our most vulnerable Floridians deserve to live a long life of flourishing in the Sunshine State. I intend to make sure every one of them gets that chance. Abortion has no place in the United States, in Florida, or in District 2.
Mental Health
We have a mental health crisis in our nation, and District 2 is not exempt. We have veterans in great need and taking their own lives at shocking rates. We have families struggling. We have students in turmoil. There is not a demographic that exists that is untouched by the downward spiral of failing mental health. Financial strain and COVID isolation have only compounded the already complex problem. As a veteran myself and the wife of an Air Force physician who has been working for years to care for our Wounded Warriors, I know how desperate the need is for timely, quality mental health care for our vets, our families, and our students. I also know how complex the contributing causes of the crisis are.
Education
I believe in the axiom, “That government is best which governs least.” Therefore, as it relates to education, I will work to get power back to “home rule” — that means parents first, then the school boards and county commissions that are accountable to them. Parents know what is best for their children and must have the power to make educational decisions about what, how, and where they will learn. Parents are also the most invested in holding the school boards and local leaders accountable for how they appropriate funds; what curriculum they choose; and how they can best support families, students, and teachers. And, since each of our counties each face unique obstacles to educational excellence, what is good for one county might not be good for another. Each challenge needs to be addressed locally and specifically. This is why the state should be making fewer, not more, decisions regarding the education of children across the seven diverse counties of District 2. However, the mental health of our students is plummeting and drugs like fentanyl are killing them at alarming rates. So while I believe the state should have a limited role in the education of our children, as your State Senator, I will absolutely fight for their lives. Therefore, in the Senate, I will:
Work to reduce the power of the DOE and limit the role of the state.
Empower parents to decide what, how, and where their children learn.
Support local leaders, as they prioritize parents’ rights and solve local challenges.
Prioritize mental health for our students.
Tackle the drug epidemic.
Illegal Immigration
While many issues related to border security and immigration remain national issues best addressed at the federal level, our current Administration's policies are failing, and we are reaping the consequences. Florida must fight back. As illegal immigrants are being bussed to states across the nation, a Texas law enforcement officer observed, “Every state is a border state now.” Consequently, Florida must draw boundaries, as we tell the federal government what it can and cannot do within the borders of our state. Our nation was built on — and in many ways, still runs on — LEGAL immigration. We honor our immigrant heritage and the beauty that this diversity has brought. Across Florida’s cities, we have thriving immigrant populations, and in America, we will always welcome people from all over the world to bring their skills and talents to contribute to the flourishing of our nation. Conversely, illegal immigration ravages our towns with drug, human, and sex trafficking. Illegal immigrants fill jobs that legal immigrants and American citizens should receive, while incentivizing employers to skip out on paying taxes and benefits. It burdens our health care systems and drives up costs, and more. I won’t stand for it. Therefore, in the Senate, I will:
Support Governor DeSantis as he pushes back against the Biden Administration and shields Floridians from the fallout of failed federal policies.
Refuse to grant legal documents and public services to anyone here illegally.
Penalize employers who hire illegal workers.
Fight the fallout of illegal immigration in areas like drug & human trafficking, employment, and public health.
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