Age
35
Education
University of Florida (BA) GW Law (JD)
Hometown
Hollywood FL
County
Broward
Instagram
Anijar_floridahouse
Campaign Phone
954-557-9760
The two most critical challenges facing Florida are the property insurance crisis and the rising cost of everyday living. Grounded in the conservative principle of free-market competition, my approach within my first six months will focus on attracting private capital to lower premiums. I will sponsor legislation to permanently fund and expand the My Safe Florida Home program, helping homeowners harden their properties to naturally lower risk and premiums. Simultaneously, we must establish a predictable regulatory and legal environment to shift the insurance burden away from the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance and back to a competitive private market. To address the broader cost-of-living crisis, I will champion disciplined fiscal stewardship by advocating for permanent sales tax exemptions on essential family goods, such as infant care items. We must allow Floridians to keep more of their hard-earned money and encourage local job growth by streamlining licensing fees.
Secure elections are vital for a self-governing republic, but limited government must not let bureaucracy disenfranchise eligible voters. If documentary proof of citizenship is required, the state must act efficiently. I will sponsor legislation to establish a targeted fee waiver program, eliminating state fees for certified vital records requested for voter registration, ensuring no financial barriers exist. Furthermore, we must eliminate redundant bureaucracy by automating records-matching between the Florida Department of Health and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. If the state already holds digital proof of a birth or marriage, we should not require redundant physical paperwork. Finally, to protect vulnerable populations, we can deploy existing mobile state service units to rural areas, ensuring women who have changed their names through marriage or divorce navigate these security updates with ease and dignity.
Florida’s housing shortage is a supply-side crisis driven by regulatory barriers and high land costs. A conservative solution must focus on free-market deregulation and leveraging existing assets rather than expanding government spending. First, we should mandate a comprehensive state and local audit to identify underutilized, government-owned surplus land, transferring these properties to private developers at nominal cost specifically for workforce housing. This removes the primary cost barrier to development without costing taxpayers a dime. Second, we must incentivize local governments to reform outdated, restrictive zoning codes, allowing property owners the freedom to build accessory dwelling units and mixed-use spaces. Finally, we should fast-track permitting for builders committing to attainable pricing. By cutting bureaucratic red tape and liberating the private sector, we can expand housing supply quickly, efficiently, and without government-run projects.
My position is rooted in the foundational conservative principle that the right to life is a fundamental liberty. Florida’s current legal framework establishes clear statutory boundaries around abortion access, while preserving essential exceptions for rare and tragic circumstances such as rape, incest, and medical emergencies where the mother’s life or health is threatened. Under this established framework, our focus must extend beyond mere legal limits and toward building a robust civil society that actively supports families. True advocacy for life means making adoption and foster care streamlined and affordable by stripping away bureaucratic red tape. We must also optimize our state’s healthcare safety nets to support maternal and postpartum care. By ensuring mothers have real, accessible options, we can strengthen the nuclear family and protect the most vulnerable among us without expanding government dependency.
As a conservative, I believe deeply in the principle of subsidiarity, that the government closest to the people is the most accountable and responsive. Local leaders understand their communities far better than any state agency, and we must respect their role in solving local problems. However, the ultimate purpose of any government is to secure individual liberty and private property rights. When local governments overreach and trample on the fundamental freedoms of Florida families or job creators, the state has a solemn constitutional obligation to step in as a safeguard. The relationship between state and local government shouldn’t be about bureaucratic power struggles; it must be about protecting the citizen. We must honor local decision-making while ensuring that no local municipality can infringe upon the economic liberties and constitutional rights that make Florida a beacon of freedom. It is a delicate balance, but individual liberty must always prevail.
The decline in affordable healthcare is a direct consequence of federal overregulation and third-party payer distortions that have removed consumer choice and market discipline from the medical industry. To lower costs and expand access, Florida must reject the failed model of government-subsidized healthcare and instead champion free-market reforms, price transparency, and increased supply. I support legislation requiring healthcare providers to publish clear, upfront cash pricing, which fosters direct competition and empowers patients to shop for value. We must also expand and protect Direct Primary Care models, allowing families to contract directly with their doctors for a flat monthly fee, entirely bypassing the costly administrative overhead of insurance companies. To immediately increase the supply of care in underserved and rural areas, we should authorize highly trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants to practice to the full extent of their education and clinical
The public’s concern is entirely logical. While the Legislature is rightly exploring historic property tax relief, including proposals to further cap, reform, or study the structural replacement of these taxes, the immediate, volatile threat to homeownership remains property insurance. Property taxes are stabilized by predictable safeguards like our Save Our Homes cap, whereas insurance premiums have risen unpredictably, directly eroding home equity. While recent legislative efforts have laid the groundwork for market stability, we must prioritize long-term resilience and private-sector competition. We must aggressively expand structural mitigation programs like My Safe Florida Home, helping families harden their properties to naturally lower risk and premiums. I support continuing the push for permanent property tax relief while building a robust, competitive insurance market that restores cost-of-living predictability for every Florida family.
Age
53
Education
Business Admin with Minor in international Economics
Hometown
fort lauderdale
County
Broward
Instagram
raulgallon
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulgallon/
Campaign Phone
9548020213
Florida faces two urgent challenges: a property insurance crisis pricing families out of their homes, and unchecked overdevelopment straining our infrastructure and quality of life.
With 25+ years inside the insurance industry handling 15,000+ claims, I know exactly how carriers operate and where reform is needed. In my first six months, I will push legislation to stop wrongful claim denials, crack down on insurance fraud driving up costs for everyone, and seek a seat on the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, where no current member has real industry experience.
On overdevelopment, I will fight for stronger infrastructure-impact reviews before new projects break ground, so growth doesn't outpace our roads, water systems, and emergency services. District 100 deserves a representative who has lived this industry, not just studied it.
Verifying citizenship is a reasonable safeguard, but no eligible voter should lose their rights over paperwork. I'll push for free certified birth/marriage certificates for registration purposes, expanded DMV-based requests, and a simple combined process for women whose name changed through marriage. Compliance should be easy, not a new barrier.
Affordable housing starts with reining in overdevelopment that isn't paired with real infrastructure or workforce housing requirements. I support incentivizing builders to include affordable units in new projects, streamlining permitting for workforce housing near job centers, and expanding programs that help first-time buyers and renters with down payments and security deposits. Growth should serve District 100 families, not price them out.
I support Florida's current law: abortion is protected up to 6 weeks, with exceptions through 15 weeks for rape, incest, or human trafficking, and exceptions for fatal fetal abnormality or to save the mother's life. This balances protecting life with compassion for victims of violence.
Preemption has its place for statewide business consistency, but Florida has gone too far on growth and development. Local governments know their communities best and should retain real authority over zoning, density, and infrastructure-impact decisions. I'd support rebalancing preemption to give cities and counties like Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Lighthouse Point a stronger voice in managing overdevelopment.
Shifting Medicaid costs onto states without addressing the root drivers of healthcare costs just passes the bill to taxpayers. Florida should focus on market-based reforms that increase competition among providers and insurers, crack down on cost-driving fraud and waste, and protect rural hospitals before considering broad expansion. I'll bring the same scrutiny to healthcare cost drivers that I bring to insurance reform.
Property insurance, by far. Premiums have outpaced taxes and are forcing longtime residents out of homes they've owned for decades. With 25+ years inside the industry and 15,000+ claims handled, I've seen visibility into how wrongful denials and unchecked fraud drive up costs for everyone. Insurance reform is my top priority because it's the bill hitting families hardest, every single month.
Age
59
Education
Medical Doctorate
Hometown
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Instagram
docstelnicki
LinkedIn
Eric Stelnicki, MD
Campaign Phone
(561)669-3492
Addressing the cost of living in Florida is one of the greatest issues facing all candidates this cycle. The cost of groceries has gone up astronomically. Fuel prices have risen over a dollar a gallon just this year. The cost of buying a home and a car has increased to the point where it is difficult for many families. The cure for this is multifaceted. We must decrease inflation and lower interest rates so the cost of buying big items like cars and homes goes down. We must lower the costs of goods by promoting the purchase of local and regional products, especially agricultural products that are produced right here in Florida. We must decrease insurance costs in all sectors by bringing more insurance companies into the state. And most importantly, we must decrease taxes by leveling appropriate property tax reform and controlling the government spending in each community.
The right to vote is one of the most important rights of every American citizen. I will always do everything I can to ensure each citizen has the ability and access to vote. In this digital age, the loss of a marriage certificate or a birth certificate is easily remedied through variety of online sites, with whom a copy of the marriage certificate or birth certificate can be ordered within days. I would create legislation that would allow all citizens to easily order these verification documents at no cost at the time of voter registration so that there were no socioeconomic barriers to obtaining these documents. I would also promote advance notices be sent to voters about the documents needed at the time of voting so there are no surprises on election day.
I support acts like Live Local which work with communities to support development of workforce housing through tax incentives. I also support community government partnerships with groups such as Habitat for Humanity that focus on building homes for families staying and working in the community. Lastly, the cost of housing is linked in many ways to the cost of building a home and the goods required to build the home. The cost of building a home has increased the last 20 years from $200 a foot to over $800-$2000 a foot. This translates into higher housing prices across the board. Many builders struggle to find qualified professional laborers to do a job. As a result, the cost of hiring increases and this increase is passed on to the consumer. We need more young men and women going into the trades after high school. We must train a labor force of professionals that will increase the supply of skilled laborers. Therefore, I support increased funding for trade schools.
Incest, rape, and when the mother's life is in jeopardy.
There's always a careful balance between state government and local government. Clearly, local government knows the needs of its community best. However, the state needs to be there to provide some oversight financially and special resources when needed especially in times of emergencies, such as a hurricane. Financial oversight also prevents the overuse and abuse of funds. The State also sets up some degree of standardization for how communities govern themselves. States can't allow local communities to set up fiefdoms where the rule of law is dramatically different from one community to the other. The state of Florida does a reasonable job with this balance. But as our state continues to grow and develop, that constant interchange between state and local governments needs to be addressed.
I'm the only physician running in the entire state to be in the Florida house and I find this to be an extremely difficult question to answer honestly. Even as a physician, equitable and easy access to healthcare can sometimes be a challenge. For the states to deal with the expansion of Medicaid Costs and Medicaid fraud, misuse and/or abuse will have to be stopped. In addition, cost effective ways of delivering health care, such as telemedicine and ways to decrease the cost of pharmaceuticals, need to be carefully examined. The increase of utilization of outpatient services where possible can also drive down costs. Preventative medicine is an essential part of controlling health care costs so expanding preventative medicine programs can be a key component. Lastly, the state must work with private insurance to expand programs and create more affordable, private, insurance-based programs for employers in small, medium, and large businesses that meet the needs of the people in their com
Property insurance is a huge issue. I've seen my own office building’s property cost increase from $8,000 to $38,000 a year. The good news is through some of the tort reform efforts that were passed two years ago by the Florida legislature, property insurance rates are coming down. To keep driving them down we have to continue eliminate costly litigation that drives up our property insurance costs. We need to encourage more insurance companies to come into the state and increase the competition within the state in order to drive down rates and limit risk to the insurance companies themselves. The more we can decrease the risk of ensuring Floridians, the lower our rates will become. We also need to decrease the cost of our homes. Our rates and premiums are related to the cost of our properties. If we can create more affordable housing, then the overall cost of insuring these homes will decrease.
The two most important challenges facing Florida today are housing affordability and the rising cost of property insurance. During my first six months in office, I will support policies that increase the supply of attainable housing, encourage workforce housing development, streamline unnecessary regulatory barriers, and promote responsible local planning that balances growth with community needs.
Florida's property insurance crisis continues to place a significant financial burden on homeowners and businesses. Although recent reforms have helped stabilize the market, many Floridians are still paying premiums that are difficult to afford.
Any verification process should provide clear guidance and practical pathways for establishing eligibility while protecting the integrity of our elections.
My goal would be to ensure that every eligible citizen can register and vote while maintaining public confidence that our voter rolls are accurate and secure. Election integrity and voter access should work together, not be viewed as competing priorities.
As a builder and former local elected official, I support policies that encourage the construction of attainable and workforce housing by reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers, streamlining permitting and approval processes, and encouraging public private partnerships that help bring new housing units to market more quickly.
I am pro-life and believe that every human life has inherent value and deserves protection. I support Florida's current approach, which protects unborn children while providing exceptions in cases of rape, incest, human trafficking, and when the life of the mother is at risk, as provided under state law.
I believe we should continue to support policies that provide access to quality prenatal care, maternal health services, adoption resources, and other programs that assist women before and after childbirth.
If elected, I will advocate for a collaborative approach that respects local knowledge and experience while recognizing the state's responsibility to address issues of statewide concern. My goal is to ensure that Florida's communities have a meaningful voice in decisions that directly affect their residents while maintaining accountability and consistency where appropriate.
My goal would be to improve access to quality, affordable care while protecting taxpayers and making sure Florida’s healthcare system can meet the needs of our growing population. I support efforts to increase transparency in healthcare pricing so families can better understand costs before receiving care. We should look for ways to reduce administrative burdens on providers, promote competition, and support preventive care that can help avoid more expensive emergency treatment later.
Florida has taken steps to stabilize the insurance market, reduce litigation abuses, and attract additional insurers to the state, but more work remains. I believe our priority should be continuing efforts to increase market competition, strengthen the financial stability of insurers, combat fraud, and improve long term resilience against storms and other risks that contribute to rising premiums. Property taxes are certainly important and should be kept as low as possible through responsible government spending and fiscal discipline.
