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Cathy Higgins

Cathy Higgins is a lifelong Palm Beach County resident, small business owner, educator, and experienced public servant running to represent District 89 in Tallahassee. A Florida Atlantic University graduate with deep community roots, she emphasizes fiscal responsibility, neighborhood improvement, faith, and protecting local families’ quality of life.

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Position on major issues

Criminal justice and policing

Stand firmly with law enforcement and securing our neighborhoods, because quality of life starts with feeling safe.

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Implemented a reverse 911 emergency notification system and focused heavily on supporting the local police department.

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Economy, jobs and wages

Highlighting South Florida's economic pressures, Higgins places top priority on finding practical state solutions to combat inflation, rising property insurance premiums, and soaring housing costs.

Education

Educational Excellence Support competitive pay for teachers, protecting school choice, and expanding access to top-tier career and technical trade programs.

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Florida is facing a real affordability crisis—from rising property insurance and housing costs to inflation at the grocery store and at the pump. We need leaders who know how to balance a budget, listen to everyday neighbors, and find practical solutions to ease the cost of living while defending our safety and expanding educational freedom.

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Environment and climate

Responsible Growth Manage development thoughtfully to protect local infrastructure, green spaces, and quality of life.

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Government reform

Upgraded the city’s website for better transparency and streamlined the permitting process for residents and contractors.

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Housing

Fight rising costs so families and seniors can afford to stay in the communities they love.

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Florida is facing a real affordability crisis—from rising property insurance and housing costs to inflation at the grocery store and at the pump. We need leaders who know how to balance a budget, listen to everyday neighbors, and find practical solutions to ease the cost of living while defending our safety and expanding educational freedom.

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Infrastructure and transportation

During Cathy’s time as Mayor and Councilwoman, she held the line on taxes, maintained healthy financial reserves for emergencies, and delivered real improvements to local parks, safety, and infrastructure.

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Responsible Growth Manage development thoughtfully to protect local infrastructure, green spaces, and quality of life.

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Local control

Upgraded the city’s website for better transparency and streamlined the permitting process for residents and contractors.

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Responsible Growth Manage development thoughtfully to protect local infrastructure, green spaces, and quality of life.

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Taxes and government spending

Eliminate government waste and keep taxes low, just like she did in Atlantis.

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Under her leadership, the city never raised taxes. Taxes were decreased for 5 years and kept flat at the roll-back rate for the remaining 7 years, all while maintaining healthy financial reserves.

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During Cathy’s time as Mayor and Councilwoman, she held the line on taxes, maintained healthy financial reserves for emergencies, and delivered real improvements to local parks, safety, and infrastructure.

votecathyhiggins.com ·

Fight rising costs so families and seniors can afford to stay in the communities they love.

votecathyhiggins.com ·

Florida is facing a real affordability crisis—from rising property insurance and housing costs to inflation at the grocery store and at the pump. We need leaders who know how to balance a budget, listen to everyday neighbors, and find practical solutions to ease the cost of living while defending our safety and expanding educational freedom.

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Emergency management

Implemented a reverse 911 emergency notification system and focused heavily on supporting the local police department.

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