Commissioner of Agriculture
The Commissioner safeguards the public through testing and inspection of food products, regulation of deceptive and unfair business practices, reduction of wildfires, promotion of environmentally safe agricultural practices, and management of public lands. The Commissioner also supervises the issuing of various state vocational licenses licenses to carry concealed weapons or concealed firearms. Is one of three members of the Governor’s Cabinet. Serves 4-year term with a limit of 2 consecutive terms. The 2026 salary was $139,988.
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Wilton Simpson
(Rep)
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Matt Taylor
(Rep)
Why are you running for this elected position? What are the two most compelling issues on which, if elected, you feel you can make a difference? ¿Por qué se postula para este cargo electo? ¿Cuáles son los dos temas más importantes en los que, si es electo/a, cree que puede hacer una diferencia?
Florida is a top U.S. agricultural producer, producing most of the winter vegetables for the country. Yet, food insecurity, especially for children, continues to grow and will likely worsen as changes to SNAP benefits push costs to states. What legislation or programs would you support to help feed Floridians? Florida es uno de los principales productores agrícolas de Estados Unidos, produciendo la mayoría de los vegetales en la temporada de invierno del país. Sin embargo, la inseguridad alimentaria, especialmente entre los niños, continúa creciendo y probablemente empeore a medida que los cambios en los beneficios de SNAP transfieran costos a los estados. ¿Qué legislación o programas apoyaría para ayudar a alimentar a los floridanos?
This elected office regulates gun licenses. What legislation or programs would you support to protect our youth and the public at large from gun violence? Esta oficina regula las licencias de armas. ¿Qué legislación o programas apoyaría para proteger a nuestros jóvenes y al público en general de la violencia armada?
What measures do you propose to better manage agricultural runoff of fertilizers and other pollutants which contribute to harmful algae blooms and reduced water quality? ¿Qué medidas propone para reducir la contaminación del agua causada por fertilizantes de la agricultura y otros contaminantes que provocan la proliferación de algas dañinas y deterioran la calidad del agua?
The Florida Cabinet, acting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, manages over 12 million acres of public lands. What is your philosophy on conservation, acquisition, and protection of natural resources, including Florida Forever projects, state parks, and coastal areas? El Gabinete de Florida, actuando como Junta de Fideicomisarios del Internal Improvement Trust Fund, administra más de 12 millones de acres de tierras públicas. ¿Cuál es su filosofía sobre la conservación, adquisición y protección de los recursos naturales, incluyendo proyectos de Florida Forever, parques estatales y zonas costeras?
What is the most important issue facing agriculture and forestry in Florida? How do you balance the needs of agriculture, forestry and the green industry (nurseries, landscapes) with environmental concerns? ¿Cuál es el problema más importante que enfrentan la agricultura y los bosques en Florida? ¿Cómo equilibra las necesidades de la agricultura, el manejo de los bosques y la industria verde (viveros, paisajismo) con las preocupaciones ambientales?
What are the key issues of concern for Florida consumers, and what ideas do you have to improve the Division of Consumer Services? ¿Cuáles son los principales temas de preocupación para los consumidores de Florida y qué ideas tiene para mejorar la División de Servicios al Consumidor?
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Age
36
Education
Trade School
Hometown
Odessa, FL
County
Hillsborough
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