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David Silvers
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David Silvers
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Representative David Silvers is widely recognized as one of Florida’s most effective legislators. He was first elected in 2016 and has since been re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022. Throughout his tenure, Rep. Silvers has consistently advocated for policies that improve the lives of Florida residents. His legislative achievements include spearheading significant mental health reforms for children, enhancing public education with career readiness programs, and advancing criminal justice reform.
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Abortion and reproductive policy
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Reproductive Rights: Silvers campaigns in defense of bodily autonomy, explicitly supporting reproductive freedom and treating abortion access as a matter of personal healthcare choice.
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Agriculture and rural policy
This district feeds America — and Rick knows it firsthand. He will protect our farms, water supply, and way of life while fighting for Florida agriculture and its workers.
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Artificial intelligence
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Civil rights and freedoms
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Criminal justice and policing
Safe communities start with real support for law enforcement and first responders. Rick will fight to keep Florida families safe at home, at work, and in their communities.
“In the Florida Legislature, I’ve worked with my colleagues to champion smart policies that benefit Palm Beach County and our state. I’m incredibly proud of the efforts made on mental health and criminal justice reform, in addition to supporting public education, women’s rights and our senior families.”
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Economy, jobs and wages
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Affordable Housing and Economic Development: Silvers supports expanding affordable housing development incentives to help seniors, low-income families, and working-class Floridians secure stable living conditions amidst the state's cost-of-living challenges.
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Education
Children — not government institutions — come first. Rick will protect parental rights, reduce administrative overhead, and fight for higher teacher salaries.
When I was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives, in 2016, my initial goal was to become a champion for education reform, but after I was elected, I learned of the many mental health pitfalls awaiting so many children here in Florida.
“In the Florida Legislature, I’ve worked with my colleagues to champion smart policies that benefit Palm Beach County and our state. I’m incredibly proud of the efforts made on mental health and criminal justice reform, in addition to supporting public education, women’s rights and our senior families.”
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https://www.votedavidsilvers.com/news/https://www.votedavidsilvers.com/blog2/
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Elections and voting
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Voting Rights Accessibility: On election logistics, Silvers vocally opposes state measures that restrict ballot access. Read full quote
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Energy
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Environment and climate
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Families and social services
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Firearms policy
Your First Amendment, Second Amendment, and religious liberty are non-negotiable. Rick will stand against every attempt at government overreach.
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Government reform
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Healthcare
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As we come to the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, it is imperative that we focus on mental health advocacy. Read full quote
Florida has experienced a significant increase in psychiatric crisis hospitalizations of children and teens in recent years, and an increase in those children being repeatedly hospitalized in the same year.
This legislative session, I had the honor to sponsor and pass the Genetic Counseling Patient Protection Act, which will improve Floridians' access to critical health care services as well as access to workforce opportunities in a rapidly growing career field.
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Housing
The property insurance crisis is pushing families out of their homes. Rick will fight to reform the market, take on the lawyers, and lower premiums.
Affordable Housing and Economic Development: Silvers supports expanding affordable housing development incentives to help seniors, low-income families, and working-class Floridians secure stable living conditions amidst the state's cost-of-living challenges.
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Immigration
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Infrastructure and transportation
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Local control
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National security and foreign policy
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Social Security and retirement
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Protecting Seniors and Vulnerable Groups: His legislative track record includes sponsoring laws aimed at shielding senior investors from predatory financial scams and expanding state-level support systems for victims of domestic violence.
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Taxes and government spending
Lower the tax burden on small businesses and Florida families.
Florida families are being taxed out of the middle class. Rick will fight to reduce the burden on small businesses and working Floridians.
Florida taxpayers deserve transparency. Rick will fight waste, fraud, cronyism, and long-term spending commitments that put special interests ahead of taxpayers.
Sources
https://rickroth4senate.comhttps://rickroth4senate.com/issues
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Technology and privacy
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Veterans
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Representative David Silvers is widely recognized as one of Florida’s most effective legislators. He was first elected in 2016 and has since been re-elected in 2018, 2020, and 2022. Throughout his tenure, Rep. Silvers has consistently advocated for policies that improve the lives of Florida residents. His legislative achievements include spearheading significant mental health reforms for children, enhancing public education with career readiness programs, and advancing criminal justice reform.
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