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State Representative 54

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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    Michael Pultorak
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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 48
Education USF, Liberty University, University of Phoenix (3 Graduate degrees)
Hometown Wesley Chapel
County Pasco
Campaign Website http://www.MichaelFL54.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MichaelPultorakPasco/
Campaign Phone (813)563-8850
Campaign Mailing Address 12231 Main Street
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San Antonio, FL 33545
Over Development (Data Centers and Developments) and Affordability. These are Big problems that will take BIGGER IDEAS to tackle them.

Overdevelopment is currently happening and destroying our Natural Resources, it needs a repeal of the 2024 SB102 Live Local Act, HB 1080 as well as the Tax Incentive found in 212.08. This just needs transparency with all Floridians to hold their legislators accountable.

The Affordability Crisis begins with Housing and extends through things like Insurance and groceries. Currently, our taxes are given through tax exemptions are given to developers for high density apartments and that needs to CHANGE! That funding needs to be placed in a fund to create a State Mortgage Portability Program and an incentive to get corporately owned houses back into the supply of housing for personal home ownership. Corporate ownership of residences also needs to be scrutinized because it has moved Florida residents into a renter class rather than owner class!
Our documentation system and migrant worker programs need to be completely overhauled. With today's technology there is no excuse for the inability to find and link birth and residency status.
In Pasco County estimates are 30,000 rental apartments and 25,000 residential homes are owned by corporations as rentals. That is a BIG problem. As stated before, we must overhaul the corporate ability to buy residential housing in Florida. Then, within the concept of Florida Mortgage Portability, an incentive needs to be created to encourage those investment homes to reenter the ownership supply. Affordability is a CRISIS in Florida. That starts with Housing and extends to Insurance and Groceries.
I am completely Pro Life. I believe our State Law in place will not be changed in either direction without it becoming a ballot issue by the people.
Home Rule and Preemption need to be looked at as topic specific discussions. I believe preemption has gone too far in the area of land use and pro-developer rights. With the new HB 1080 local officials are completely helpless to say no to over development and that is unacceptable.
Rather than lobbyists and polarizing political groups pointing fingers we need the stakeholders at the table and start diving into where the Medicaid costs are being driven up from. There are 2.3 million children enrolled in Medicaid in 2026. If we want to fix this crisis, we have to understand this is part of the Affordability Crisis I mentioned in the state. Financials and subsidy talks are the result of a lack of real higher wage employment in the state. If we are ever going to solve this issue, we have to start building Florida Businesses UP and stop moving in additional labor forces with every new business development that comes to our neighborhoods. Until then, it is all band aids rather than sutures.
Let's dig into the issue. Claims, litigation expense, and Reinsurance costs are driving up our homeowner policies. New Developments are not helping because they are flooding our existing communities. Florida No Fault (PIP), Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Litigation combine to drive up auto insurance prices continuously. It is time for an overhaul of the whole system so we can attract additional insurers back to the market.
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