Age
57
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Hometown
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Instagram
jacquelinecoffieleeksfor63
Campaign Phone
8134854630
The two most important challenges facing Florida according to the constituents in District 63 is strengthening workforce development and supporting affordability efforts in many areas of interest. Addressing the workforce development would include expanding apprenticeship, career and technical education through partnerships with employers and DOE. A direct action to address the lower homeowner insurance, increasing the market competition, strengthening fraud prevention and improving transparency and accountability as the rates are determined. Another focus would be on reducing the tax pressures for seniors, veterans and working families, while ensuring that essential services are still provided.
If this becomes necessary, I would work with organizations and nonprofits that already have the trust of women in the community to provides resources that would assist in obtaining the documents and help them to navigate the process.
Beyond the tax and insurance reform. My priorities would be centered around assisting seniors with staying in their homes. Addressing the concerns of rising rent prices. Creating pathways to ownership. Work with local government to ensure that development benefits community stabilization and focus on anti-displacement strategies.
My heart weeps every time this question is asked. As a social worker, some the cases that I have had to guide families through over the last 30 years, is beyond what most people that are scrutinizing this answer could wrap their mind around. So there is no prescriptive circumstances. I see people and families as unique entities. A ten year old raped by family member is a circumstance that breaks my heart, but it's a reality.
I believe the legislature should approach preemption carefully and selectively, because it is not a one size fit all philosophy. If there is a statewide interest that truly requires uniformity across the Florida then it makes sense. However, I believe local government should have authority in areas in shaping policies that directly affect their residents. The challenges we face in Hillsborough are not identical to other parts of the state. When evaluation preemption legislation, I will always ask the clarifying questions, such would local flexibility produce better outcomes for our residents, what would be the impact environmentally and economically. I will always advocate for a collaborative approach between state and local government.
I feel the state has to do several things to address the health care crisis. We need to close the Medicaid coverage gap. Many residents earn too much for Medicaid but not enough to afford ACA subsidies. We need to advocate for federal drawdown framing. We need to find ways to stabilize the ACA Marketplace by creating a state-based subsidy wrap program. Many of the areas that need to be address stem from administrative barriers that create long wait times for enrollment. Tighten our enforcement of financial transparency and reinvestment of those that receive Medicaid payments
I think this concerns rises from the fact that mortgage is just a portion of ownership. The escalating insurance premiums, the flood insurance cost, rising HOA assessment are all stressing our residents. These combined factors are attributing to families losing their homes.
Age
61
Education
Tampa Bay Technical High School
Hometown
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Instagram
voterobinlockett
LinkedIn
N/A
Campaign Phone
8133100793
The two most important challenges facing Florida are housing affordability and education.
Housing costs continue to outpace wages, making it increasingly difficult for working families, seniors, veterans, and young adults to find affordable places to live. I will work to strengthen affordable and workforce housing initiatives, advocate for expanded down payment assistance and housing rehabilitation programs, and work to ensure housing funds are being used effectively and transparently. I will also work with local governments, housing providers, realtors, and community organizations to identify barriers to housing production and home ownership opportunities.
Education is the foundation of economic opportunity and a strong workforce, more support for students, teachers, and public schools. I will advocate for increased investment in public education, improved teacher and support staff compensation, expanded career and technical education programs, and stronger early childhood programs.
If documentary proof of citizenship becomes a requirement for voter registration, Florida has a responsibility to ensure that eligible citizens are not denied their right to vote simply because they cannot easily obtain the necessary documents. Women who have changed their names through marriage, seniors, rural residents, and low-income individuals often face significant barriers in accessing birth certificates, marriage licenses, and other records.
I would support efforts to reduce or waive fees for obtaining required documents, expand access through local government offices and mobile services, and create streamlined processes for verifying citizenship. I would also advocate for public education and outreach programs to help residents understand the requirements and navigate the process. Protecting election integrity and protecting access to the ballot are not mutually exclusive—we must do both.
Florida's affordable housing crisis requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both supply and access. I fully support affordable and workforce housing programs, expanding down payment assistance, increasing housing rehabilitation funding, and preserving existing affordable housing units. I also support incentivizing the development of workforce housing for teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential employees. For renters, I support stronger eviction prevention programs, rental assistance during times of crisis, and increased accountability for landlords and property management companies receiving public incentives.
As someone who successfully advocated for $12 million in housing programs and helped build a countywide eviction prevention canvass, I understand that housing stability strengthens families and local economies. Florida must continue investing in practical solutions that make housing attainable for both homeowners and renters,
Always, I support a woman having the right to choose!
Florida's Constitution values both local control and statewide consistency. I believe the state should establish broad standards where uniformity is necessary, but local governments should retain the flexibility to address the unique needs of their communities.
Local leaders are often best positioned to understand challenges related to housing, transportation, infrastructure, public safety, and community development. While state preemption may be appropriate when a clear statewide interest exists, it should not unnecessarily limit a community's ability to solve local problems.
As a State Representative, I will carefully evaluate preemption proposals and support a balanced approach that preserves local decision-making while ensuring fairness and consistency across Florida. Strong communities are built when local governments have the tools to respond to the needs of the people they serve while remaining accountable to their residents.
Florida must ensure that affordable healthcare remains accessible even as federal subsidies decline and Medicaid costs increase. I support strengthening community health centers, expanding access to mental health and maternal healthcare services, and investing in preventive care that reduces long-term healthcare costs.
The state should maximize available federal funding, improve healthcare workforce development, and address provider shortages, especially in underserved communities. We must also work to lower prescription drug costs and reduce barriers that prevent working families, seniors, and veterans from accessing care.
Investing in prevention, early intervention, and community-based healthcare is not only the right thing to do—it is also fiscally responsible. Every Floridian deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare regardless of income, age, or where they live.
I agree that many Floridians are currently more concerned about the cost of property insurance than property taxes because insurance premiums have increased dramatically in recent years, often outpacing wage growth and placing significant strain on household budgets. For many homeowners, insurance costs have become the deciding factor in whether they can afford to remain in their homes.
While property taxes are an important concern, insurance costs are often less predictable and can rise sharply from year to year. Addressing this issue requires greater transparency and accountability in the insurance market, increased competition, stronger consumer protections, and investments in mitigation programs that help homeowners reduce risk and lower premiums.
Age
53
Education
B.S., Engineering Psychology, United States Military Academy (West Point); M.S., International Relations, Troy University
Hometown
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Instagram
electschupay
Campaign Phone
8133888494
Affordable housing and the rising cost of living are the two greatest challenges facing Florida. Too many Floridians are being priced out of their communities due to housing costs. I will support legislation to limit bulk purchases of single-family homes by institutional investors, expand down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, increase transparency on investor-owned properties, and strengthen financing programs that help build and rehabilitate affordable housing. With the rising cost of living, families continue to face higher costs for electricity, healthcare, insurance, and everyday necessities. As a legislator, I will address the cost of electricity through more parameters on energy companies through legislation or set by the Public Service Commission, support affordable healthcare initiatives, expand workforce development program to position individuals with a livable wage, and pursue reforms that increase transparency and competition in the property insurance market.
I strongly oppose HB991 and the SAVE Act because they add unnecessary citizenship verification requirements that risk creating barriers for eligible voters. If these requirements are implemented, I would work to ensure no Floridian loses access to the ballot because they cannot afford or obtain the necessary documents. I would support waiving fees for certified birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other records required to prove citizenship, while funding programs that help residents locate and secure those documents. I would also advocate for partnerships between election offices, county clerks, and community organizations to provide outreach and assistance. Special attention should be given to women who have changed their names through marriage or divorce, as well as seniors, low-income residents, and rural communities. Voting laws should never create financial obstacles or act as a de facto poll tax for eligible citizens.
Housing affordability requires both increasing supply and making homeownership and renting more attainable for working families. First, I will fight to ensure the Sadowski Housing Trust Fund is fully funded and used as intended. Fully funding Sadowski will expand programs like State Housing Initiative Partnership and State Apartment Incentive Loan, which are critical for building and preserving affordable housing and supporting workforce families. Second, we need to increase the supply of housing by reducing barriers to responsible development. I will work with local governments to streamline permitting, encourage higher-density housing where appropriate, and incentivize the development of workforce housing near job centers. Third, I support expanding and replicating successful local programs like Tampa’s “Dare to Own the Dream,” which helps first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance. At the state level, we can match local funds to help more families achieve homeownership.
Floridians made their voices heard through Amendment 4, and I believe we have a responsibility to honor that decision by ensuring access to safe, legal reproductive care. If elected, I will work to repeal the current 6-week abortion ban by supporting and sponsoring legislation that restores access in line with a viability standard, allowing medical decisions to remain between a patient and their physician, not politicians. I will also actively oppose any new efforts that further restrict access or interfere with that relationship. I will oppose efforts that further restrict access and work with colleagues across the state to advance policies grounded in medical expertise and patient safety. It also means ensuring that exceptions, such as in cases of rape, incest, or risks to a patient’s health, are not only preserved, but accessible in practice. This is about trust, dignity, and the ability to make deeply personal decisions about healthcare without government overreach.
I strongly oppose the misuse of state preemption to undermine Home Rule and believe Florida must restore a healthier balance between state authority and local communities. While the state should establish common-sense baseline standards to protect public health and safety, Tallahassee must never use preemption to strip local governments of their ability to enact policies that improve the lives of everyday citizens. My rationale for evaluating any preemption bill will rest on a simple principle: if a state mandate exists to silence the voices of working people, drive down wages, or block local innovation, I will vote against it. As a representative for District 63, I would oppose any preemption that silences local voices or restricts community-driven solutions, and I would work to roll back laws that put corporate interests above local autonomy. This is about empowering Floridians to shape their own future.
Healthcare is a fundamental right and should be accessible to everyone. The government should be a backstop for the less fortunate when it comes to healthcare. By not supporting working families, disabled, and low-income individuals, we demonstrate a lack of effective government, and in turn increase medical insurance cost due to emergency room visits instead of preventive medicine. I will push for the expansion of Medicaid using federal matching funds; the same funds Floridians paid taxes into the federal system for. Next, I will champion full-funding of Florida medical care programs like Hillsborough County Health Care Plan. I will advocate for legislation that maximizes medical coverage while ensuring state funds go directly toward patient care and fair wages for healthcare professionals, not administrative waste and corporate greed. Overall, expanded coverage reduces and protects working families, lowers overall healthcare costs, and builds a healthier, more resilient community.
Although Florida should explore tax reform, this amendment is a short-sighted approach and limited scope to improving affordability. While many individual homeowners will appear to benefit from the tax break, municipalities will suffer to provide routine services to citizens leading to loss of services or fulfilling the costs through other means like separate fees, increasing other taxes, or passing the cost in another form. And with 39% of Hillsborough County residents renting, many would see no benefit yet still absorb the impact of reduced services or new fees, thus defeating affordability for them. The real affordability issue starts home insurance, which should be addressed in a concerted public-private effort with legislation, the Office of Insurance Regulation, and insurance companies to find creative solutions allowing consumers to benefit from a competitive environment yet still be appealing to insurance companies to operate in Florida.
