Support policies and funding that expand transit and mobility options for South Florida residents through the County’s SMART Program.
Support policies and funding for the PortMiami NetZero: Cargo Mobility Optimization and Resiliency Project. Advocate for inland port expansion.
Seek additional transit project funding through increased flexibility of FDOT District funding programs
Work with the Florida Dept. of Transportation to amend rule 14-90 to allow local transit agencies to have more flexibility in partnering with the private sector for on-demand transportation procurement opportunities.
Workforce Housing
Support legislation which will strengthen the state’s “Live Local Act” which provides historic funding levels for the State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) and State Housing Incentives Partnership (SHIP), as well as additional tax incentives for Workforce and Affordable Housing. Strengthen the state’s ability to recruit and retain a solid workforce.
Workforce Development and Education
Support legislation that will attract more healthcare providers to the state of Florida
BENEFITS CLIFF ABATEMENT: Address eligibility to Florida’s School Readiness program while positively affecting income stability and avoiding a benefits cliff for Florida families.
Amend the School Readiness program eligibility criteria for low-income working families to align with Florida’s growing economy by adopting an eligibility threshold based on 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) (to align with Florida KidCare)
Maintain existing funding for the School Readiness program and ensure that the funding methodology considers all community needs.
Resiliency
Advocate for continued property insurance legislation reforms which entice additional private providers to write policies in Florida. * Legislative bills will be attached to each priority as they develop.
