Defending Consumers

Changed rules on gift cards to ensure recipients receive the full amount gifted without unreasonable expiration dates or fees

Protecting our environment

Created annual Peace River Watershed Awareness Week to raise awareness and educate the public about Southwest Florida’s unique environment

Secured $1.5 million for Red Tide Research

Improving education

Helped Change a proposed law that would have abolished Pine View School for the Gifted

Worked to expand A+ education reforms to increase both academic standards and fiscal responsibility

Protecting taxpayers

Supported and voted for Amendment One, which doubles your homestead exemption and provides portability to Save Our Homes

Supporting business and encouraging job creation

Sponsored bill that created Venture Capital matching fund to encourage investment in new Florida businesses

Continued help for hurricane recovery efforts

Secured $10 million to replace the Charlotte Health Center after it was destroyed by Hurricane Charley

Secured funding for the Public Safety Building in Charlotte County

Led the fight to pass the “Save Our Homes” legislation to help homeowners with rebuilding after Hurricane Charley

Instrumental in securing hurricane relief funds for Southwest Florida