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William Bill Conerly
Harvey Shifrin
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William Bill Conerly
Harvey Shifrin
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Committed to strengthening public education and supporting our teachers. Committed to preserving home rule. Trained as both an attorney and CPA, I have the background to analyze problems, understand the budget, and propose meaningful legislation.
I am a problem solver. To that end I have spent the past 27 years working with elementary and middle school children in Odyssey of the Mind and Destination Imagination, both international creative problem-solving competitions.
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Position on major issues
Position on major issues
Abortion and reproductive policy
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Agriculture and rural policy
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Artificial intelligence
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Voted Yes on Data Centers
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Civil rights and freedoms
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
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Criminal justice and policing
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Voted Yes on Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
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Economy, jobs and wages
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Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
Voted Yes on OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Voted Yes on Department of Commerce
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Education
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Voted Yes on Higher Education
Voted Yes on Pre-K-12 Education
Voted Yes on Education
Advocating for fair funding by reforming the voucher system.
Committed to strengthening public education and supporting our teachers.
Focus Committed to strengthening public schools and supporting teachers. Education Working to improve teacher retention and reverse harmful policies. Keeping the power of Manatee with the people of Manatee County.
Sources
https://electshifrin.com
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Elections and voting
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Energy
Protected ALL Florida State Parks from development Blocked oil drilling off of Florida’s coasts Eliminated the use of Florida’s most widespread forever chemical pollutant (PFAS) Changed storm water rules to make Florida more resilient in the face of 100 year storms
Sources
https://www.electconerly.com
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Environment and climate
Protected ALL Florida State Parks from development Blocked oil drilling off of Florida’s coasts Eliminated the use of Florida’s most widespread forever chemical pollutant (PFAS) Changed storm water rules to make Florida more resilient in the face of 100 year storms
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Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs
Voted Yes on Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Sources
https://www.electconerly.com
+35 more
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Families and social services
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Voted Yes on Children’s Initiatives
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Firearms policy
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Voted Yes on Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer
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Government reform
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Healthcare
Mandated 30-day refunds for overpayments to healthcare providers Passed new laws to lower insurance rates Created new opportunities to provide Floridians with housing they can afford
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Housing
I am running to take quick action, just like President Trump. The politicians in Tallahassee should be on notice: I won’t be making excuses or empty promises on insurance rates, I will be lowering them come hell or highwater. Floridians can’t and shouldn’t be struggling to pay insurance premiums.
Mandated 30-day refunds for overpayments to healthcare providers Passed new laws to lower insurance rates Created new opportunities to provide Floridians with housing they can afford
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Voted Yes on Local Housing Assistance Plans
Sources
https://www.electconerly.com
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Restoring Home Rule: Shifrin strongly opposes state-level preemption that overrides local municipal authority. Read full quote
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Immigration
Expanded E-Verify to ALL Florida employer Voted to make citizenship a requirement for Government appointees Supported local law enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws
Florida needs to secure its beaches, just like Texas is securing its border with Mexico. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Employment Eligibility
Sources
https://www.electconerly.com
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Infrastructure and transportation
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Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System
Infrastructure Investment: He recognizes aging infrastructure and capacity strains as premier challenges resulting from Florida's rapid population growth, advocating for targeted state funding to upgrade regional public systems.
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Local control
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Official Actions of Local Governments
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National security and foreign policy
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Social Security and retirement
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Taxes and government spending
Cut billions in state taxes Voted to eliminate property taxes Kept sales tax holidays permanent
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Voted Yes on Property Tax Administration
Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Sources
https://www.electconerly.com
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Technology and privacy
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Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
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Veterans
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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Cosponsored Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veterans
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Animals and wildlife
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Emergency management
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
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Harvey Shifrin
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Harvey Shifrin
Committed to strengthening public education and supporting our teachers. Committed to preserving home rule. Trained as both an attorney and CPA, I have the background to analyze problems, understand the budget, and propose meaningful legislation.
I am a problem solver. To that end I have spent the past 27 years working with elementary and middle school children in Odyssey of the Mind and Destination Imagination, both international creative problem-solving competitions.
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State Representative, District 72
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