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State Representative 48

Serves 2-year terms with a limit of 4 consecutive terms. There are 120 House members. The 2025 salary is $29,697 plus (travel and subsistence). Only requirement is to pass a balanced state budget.

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    Isabella Cerqueira
    (Dem)

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    Alethea Delonda Pugh
    (Dem)

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What are the two most important challenges facing Florida and, if elected, what actions will you take to address them within your first six months in office? ¿Cuáles son los dos desafíos más importantes que enfrenta Florida y, si es elegido/a, qué acciones tomará para abordarlos durante sus primeros seis meses en el cargo?

If documentary proof of US citizenship becomes necessary in order to register to vote, how would you help those Floridians, especially women, who no longer have or don’t have easy and affordable access to documents to prove citizenship, such as certified birth and marriage certificates? Si se requiere prueba documental de ciudadanía estadounidense para registrarse para votar, ¿cómo ayudaría a los floridanos, especialmente a las mujeres, que ya no tienen o no tienen acceso fácil y asequible a documentos que prueben su ciudadanía, como certificados de nacimiento o matrimonio?

Insufficient affordable housing is hurting Florida families and limiting Florida’s economy. What state measures do you support to address the affordable housing crisis, beyond tax and insurance reform, for both homeowners and renters? La falta de vivienda asequible está perjudicando a las familias de Florida y limitando la economía del estado. ¿Qué medidas estatales apoya para abordar la crisis de vivienda asequible, más allá de reformas fiscales y de seguros, tanto para propietarios como para inquilinos?

Under what circumstances would you support access to abortion? ¿En qué circunstancias apoyaría el acceso al aborto?

With respect to preemption and home rule, is the relationship and balance of power between state and local governments in Florida appropriately addressing local issues or how should it be redefined? Con respecto a la preeminencia estatal (preemption) y la autonomía local (home rule), ¿cree que la relación y el equilibrio de poder entre los gobiernos estatales y locales en Florida están abordando adecuadamente los problemas locales? o ¿Cómo debería redefinirse?

Equitable and affordable access to healthcare is declining, in part due to the decrease of federal insurance subsidies. At the same time, more Medicaid costs are being pushed onto the states. How should the state address these issues? El acceso equitativo y asequible a la atención médica está disminuyendo, en parte debido a la reducción de los subsidios federales de seguros. Al mismo tiempo, más costos de Medicaid se están trasladando a los estados. ¿Cómo debería el estado abordar estos problemas?

Polls indicate the public is more concerned about the cost of property insurance than property taxes. What is your view and why? Las encuestas indican que el público está más preocupado por el costo del seguro de propiedad que por los impuestos a la propiedad. ¿Cuál es su opinión y por qué?

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Age 58
Education Masters
Hometown Dundee
County Polk
Campaign Website http://aletheafordistrict48.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/share/1E7yD2jJYe/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Campaign Phone (863)254-8017
Campaign Mailing Address 339 Biltmore Blvd
Dundee, Fl 33838
The two biggest challenges facing Florida are the rising cost of living and protecting our public schools. Too many families are struggling with housing, insurance, and everyday expenses, while our schools face funding shortages and teacher retention issues. In my first six months, I will support legislation to lower property insurance costs, increase affordable housing options, and provide tax relief for working families. I will also fight for increased public school funding, better teacher pay, and policies that ensure every student has access to a high-quality education, regardless of their ZIP code.
If proof of citizenship becomes required, I would support free access to birth certificates and other necessary documents, especially for seniors, veterans, low-income residents, rural communities, and naturalized citizens. I would also support mobile and local assistance programs, extended office hours, and secure verification through existing government records whenever possible. I would work to ensure women can easily obtain the documents they need, especially those whose names have changed through marriage or divorce.

That means reducing or waiving fees for birth and marriage certificates, streamlining the document retrieval process, and expanding access through local government offices.
I support expanding workforce housing programs, incentivizing the construction of affordable and mixed-income housing, and protecting funds dedicated to housing initiatives.

For renters, I support strengthening tenant protections and expanding rental assistance programs. For prospective homeowners, I support down payment assistance and first-time homebuyer programs.
I support access to abortion in cases of rape, incest, threats to the life or health of the mother, severe fetal abnormalities, and other circumstances where a woman, in consultation with her physician, determines it is the best medical decision.
Florida's state and local governments should be partners, not competitors.

I support restoring a stronger balance by respecting local decision-making on issues such as housing, transportation, and community development, while maintaining statewide standards where appropriate.
As federal support declines and state costs increase, Florida must focus on expanding access to preventive care, supporting community health centers, and addressing provider shortages, especially in rural and underserved areas.

I support protecting Medicaid coverage for eligible residents, increasing access to mental health services, and improving healthcare affordability through greater transparency and competition. We must also invest in healthcare workforce development to ensure Floridians can access timely, quality care regardless of their income or ZIP code.
While property taxes deserve attention, insurance costs are less predictable and have become a major driver of housing affordability. Florida must address the root causes of rising premiums by strengthening the insurance market, increasing accountability, reducing fraud, and investing in resilience measures that help lower risk and costs for homeowners.
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