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Age
48
Education
NYU (BA), Columbia University (MS), University of Miami (JD)
Hometown
Somerville, New Jersey
County
Somerset
Instagram
@senpizzo
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pizzo-91a55913/
Campaign Phone
9542264935
Floridians are suffering from an affordability and infrastructure crisis. In the 2023 session, I fought to remove prohibitive flood insurance requirements for condo owners, saving my constituents thousands of dollars a year. As the vice chair of the Senate's Committee on Resiliency, I have been honored to be able to bring a focus to storm preparation, septic to sewer conversion, and aged infrastructure replacement. While these topics are not exciting, they are paramount to securing the longevity of our communities.
I believe that those who govern closest to the people are more directly connected to the needs of their local community. As a member of the Florida Legislature, we must continue to pressure our local governments to build affordable housing, using the provisions available to them in statutes.
Over the past few sessions, I’ve come to realize that often the greatest utility of my service is questioning and debating, while carefully laying the record (i.e. for legal challenges) on particularly harmful bills, including legislation that aims to suppress voter participation. As the incoming Minority Leader for the Senate Democratic Caucus, I will continue to forcefully push back on discrimination and attacks - recent legislation is increasingly less subtle, but still requires the ability to intelligently challenge through the nuance of procedure and process.
I support the protection of Florida's precious environment. As our State continues to grow, it is critical that all future developments align with environmental protection goals. The environment is, not only of vital ecological value but central to the quality of life in our communities.
I believe a woman's right to choose should be protected, and I am committed to continuing that fight.
During my time at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, many of my cases dealt with Black children killing each other with handguns, not assault weapons. These crimes were often preceded by a back-and-forth on social media however, there was no legal way for law enforcement to step in ahead of time. To address gun violence, we must start by giving law enforcement resources that allow them to be proactive in curbing gun violence and promoting the safety and prosperity of our residents.
Students can succeed when the environment around them is prepared and equipped to support them. Recently, the Legislature passed bills challenging sound curriculum development, banning books, and devaluing public education. We must invest in the infrastructure of our school buildings, provide additional support and development for teachers, and engage parents and communities in the educational process.
