Candidate for Florida House of Representatives - District 89 in 2020 Florida General Election.
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Get StartedJim vigorously supports women’s full autonomy over their reproductive and economic lives. Learn more
Jim is deeply committed to equality and inclusion for all people to enjoy the rights and privileges of a full life unencumbered by discrimination. Learn more
Jim supports the restoration of voting rights of convicted felons after they have paid their debt to society for their non-violent crimes. In addition, he endorses “Ban the Box” as an affront to the dignity of people who seek to resume their lives without stigma. Learn more
As Charter schools take fiscal resources from the public school system, Jim will work to limit the spread of charter schools. Learn more
Jim supports the right to a free, accessible, and equitable public education for every student regardless of race, ethnicity, income level, sexual orientation or religious observance. He will work to eliminate high stakes standardized testing instead, forming solutions with local school boards, administrators, principals, and teachers to arrive at a more equitable standard for evaluating the quality of schools and student achievement. Learn more
Jim is an environmental champion who strongly favors renewable energy and clean air for all Floridians. He hopes to sponsor legislation that encourages clean energy by subsidizing businesses and homeowners who install solar panels. He will work to promote soil management methods that reduce carbon footprint and maintain nitrogen levels. He will partner with farmers and landowners to encourage the use of restorative land use practices. Learn more
He champions rigorous background checks and the prohibition of military-style assault rifles. Learn more
Jim boasts an incredibly progressive record regarding healthcare, with his ultimate goal being a Medicare-for-all system. He fully supports Medicaid expansion, since, if Florida were to reject the measure, the state would lose almost 66.1 billion dollars in revenue that is earmarked for expansion. He opposes moving Medicaid recipients into for-profit managed care programs, as privatized care prioritizes “profits and not patients.” He is a strong proponent of safe staffing standards for hospitals and nursing homes and increased funding for long-term care. Learn more
He ardently endorses equal pay for equal work and endorses a minimum living wage of $15.00 per hour. Learn more
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