Ashley Viola Gantt

As a former public defender, Ashley Gantt has seen the unequitable effects of a broken criminal justice system and we must work towards establishing more restorative justice programs, increased mental health services, and alternatives to incarceration for our youth. Florida is better when we work together to establish programs to reduce recidivism and support the reintegration of returning citizens to our communities.

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As State Senator, Ashley will work to ensure equitable pathways to support and opportunities so that small businesses can thrive and grow. Good paying jobs are in dire need to ensure Floridians can afford the rising costs of living, and by attracting employers to our community, we can do just that.

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Florida needs a fair funding formula to ensure inner-city school districts are receiving equitable funding for resources like books and programing for the creative and performing arts, increased wages for Florida teachers to attract new talent and reduce the student-to-teacher ratio in public schools, and a guarantee that all schools are ADA compliant and provide fair and equal opportunities to students with disabilities.

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Addressing sea level rise for our coastal communities, and providing clean air and water to Floridians should be a top priority in the State Senate. Legal and financial consequences must be levied against polluters, holding them accountable for the destruction of our beaches, water supply, and air.

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As a former public defender, Ashley Gantt has seen the unequitable effects of a broken criminal justice system and we must work towards establishing more restorative justice programs, increased mental health services, and alternatives to incarceration for our youth. Florida is better when we work together to establish programs to reduce recidivism and support the reintegration of returning citizens to our communities.

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By increasing the accessibility of housing vouchers, repairing and improving existing public housing, taxing house flipping and other speculative real estate practices, and instating affordable housing requirements for new real estate development projects we can level the playing field for those who are simply trying to live.

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Investing in eco-friendly public transportation will help create green jobs, improve accessibility for residents in densely populated urban areas, and expand workforce opportunities regionally.

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