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State Senator 32

Serves staggered 4-year terms with a limit of 2 consecutive terms. There are 40 Senators. The 2025 salary was $29,697 (plus travel and subsistence). Only requirement is to pass a balanced state budget.

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    Crescente Furnaguera
    (NPA)

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    Rosalind Osgood
    (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 60
Education Both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University, and a Master of Divinity from the ATS-accredited New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Hometown Fort Lauderdale
County Broward
Campaign Website http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s32
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/senatorosgood/
Campaign Phone 954-612-5536
Campaign Mailing Address 1819 NW 3rd Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Affordability and Public Education is what I hear when I am talking to residents of Senate District 32. I will continue to fighting for lowing property insurance rates and advocating for public education.
This is ridiculous. Especially for women not born in the United States. Each case will be different we will have to deal with it on a case-by-case basis. For example, a barrier could be a small fee or dealing with another country in which I would be willing to work with the Ambassadors for the Countries to assist.
The Legislature can make larger predicable investments into the SHIP and SAIL program instead of annual appropriations. SHIP provides local affordable homeownership and rental strategies, while SAIL helps finance affordable multifamily development.
I feel very strongly that the government should not at all been involved in denying abortion access. I feel that it is a decision that should be made by the women, her family in health care professional. It is not my decision to make.
Individuals that are elected locally by voters in their community should be able to make the best decision for the local government. There are few times that State should intervene. For example, if a city is taking 5 years to provide permitting for homes or development. That drives up the cost. The City should be able to get it done in 2 years.
No. This is being done intentionally to give tax breaks to corporations. The State will not address it because the State does not have the money to address it.
I hear this all the time from voters. I agree. Reducing property insurance directly helps the homeowner with shifting the burden to renters. In Senate District 32 I have approximately 52% homeowners and 48% renters.
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