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Eric Gray

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Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

Eric is a strong advocate for a woman’s right to choose and believes Florida’s current restrictions represent a step backward for women’s health and personal freedom. He supports restoring women’s reproductive rights to the protections that existed under the Roe v. Wade framework.

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He is committed to standing on the right side of this issue and will vote to protect and restore these rights when the opportunity arises.

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Criminal justice and policing

Our jails are experiencing their highest head count in history, primarily due to local law enforcement being pressured by Tallahassee to criminalize homelessness. Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Our community needs many small shelters that blend into surrounding communities, such that they become points of community pride, not derision. The state legislature must work with municipalities at every level to address the homelessness epidemic.

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Eric Gray will fight for fair voter access and clear paths to rights restoration, especially for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Our community needs many small shelters that blend into surrounding communities, such that they become points of community pride, not derision. The state legislature must work with municipalities at every level to address the homelessness epidemic. Eric believes that crime prevention and community safety begin with aggressive contemporary rehabilitation programs within our incarceration and judicial systems.

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Economy, jobs and wages

Only 36% of local high school graduates pursue higher education, and our community faces a lack of high-wage jobs. With world-class institutions like the University of Central Florida, Valencia College, and award-winning technical programs, we must connect students directly to affordable opportunities. Eric will advocate for every student to take both the SAT and TABE, preparing them for college or career certifications. By investing in workforce development, raising wages, providing better benefits, and diversifying our economy, Eric envisions a future in which all of our young people have a clear path to economic success.

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Education

Only 36% of local high school graduates pursue higher education, and our community faces a lack of high-wage jobs. With world-class institutions like the University of Central Florida, Valencia College, and award-winning technical programs, we must connect students directly to affordable opportunities. Eric will advocate for every student to take both the SAT and TABE, preparing them for college or career certifications. By investing in workforce development, raising wages, providing better benefits, and diversifying our economy, Eric envisions a future in which all of our young people have a clear path to economic success.

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He fully supports renewing the half-penny sales tax to fund new schools and upgrade existing infrastructure. The state legislature must invest in historic pay increases for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals, recognizing their vital role in shaping our future.

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Now he’s running for Florida House to do the unglamorous work: more affordable homes, better schools, smarter growth, and a budget that treats tourist taxes like your money, not Monopoly money.

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Elections and voting

Eric Gray will fight for fair voter access and clear paths to rights restoration, especially for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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Environment and climate

As Central Florida experiences rapid population growth, Eric will continue his fight to ensure development aligns with our infrastructure and environmental needs. His vision includes expanding public transit, improving roads, increasing school capacity, and safeguarding our waterways from contamination by phasing out septic systems. Eric is committed to preserving our green spaces, lakes, and rivers, while protecting the rural boundary to prevent reckless sprawl.

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While state officials gut our relief funding and waste tax payer money on concentration camps, Eric Gray is focused on bringing disaster relief money home to Central Florida. Our neighborhoods need this support to aid our recovery from hurricanes and other disasters. Eric knows how crucial it is to fund our safety and our response teams in order to save lives when disaster strikes, and will pursue full funding for all search and rescue services.

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Government reform

Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Our community needs many small shelters that blend into surrounding communities, such that they become points of community pride, not derision. The state legislature must work with municipalities at every level to address the homelessness epidemic. Eric believes that crime prevention and community safety begin with aggressive contemporary rehabilitation programs within our incarceration and judicial systems.

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Housing

In 2024, House Bill 1365 went into effect in our state, making it illegal to sleep on sidewalks, in parks, on beaches or in other public spaces — one of the strictest anti-homelessness measures in the nation. I knew I had to do something. That very day I decided to run for office. I'm running for State House to fight for real solutions like affordable housing, smarter growth, and compassionate policies that put people first

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Our jails are experiencing their highest head count in history, primarily due to local law enforcement being pressured by Tallahassee to criminalize homelessness. Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Our community needs many small shelters that blend into surrounding communities, such that they become points of community pride, not derision. The state legislature must work with municipalities at every level to address the homelessness epidemic.

ericgrayforflorida.com ·

Now he’s running for Florida House to do the unglamorous work: more affordable homes, better schools, smarter growth, and a budget that treats tourist taxes like your money, not Monopoly money.

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Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Our community needs many small shelters that blend into surrounding communities, such that they become points of community pride, not derision. The state legislature must work with municipalities at every level to address the homelessness epidemic. Eric believes that crime prevention and community safety begin with aggressive contemporary rehabilitation programs within our incarceration and judicial systems.

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Affordable Housing As a member of the Orange County Planning & Zoning Commission, Eric Gray is fighting for real solutions to the affordable housing crisis. With over half of local families spending more than 30% of their income on housing—and many spending over 50%—our community is in urgent need of change. Eric supports bold policies that ensure the construction of affordable homes for families earning $30,000, $50,000, and $70,000 a year. With a regional housing shortage of at least 50,000 units, we must reform single-purpose zoning laws to promote multi-family housing that works for all, not just the wealthy. Eric is committed to making housing affordable and ensuring each person in Orange and Osceola counties can live with dignity.

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Infrastructure and transportation

Tourism tax investments should be reviewed by independent out-of-state economists who can forecast the return on investment for fantastic projects like the Convention Center, popular stadiums, world class attractions and cutting edge theaters. We must strategically forecast the economic impact of using these tax revenues for roads, utilities, law enforcement, infrastructure, schools, housing and transportation. Eric believes that working families deserve to benefit from their tax dollars by re-investment into our community, not handing them over to boost the bottom line of out-of-touch corporations.

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As Central Florida experiences rapid population growth, Eric will continue his fight to ensure development aligns with our infrastructure and environmental needs. His vision includes expanding public transit, improving roads, increasing school capacity, and safeguarding our waterways from contamination by phasing out septic systems. Eric is committed to preserving our green spaces, lakes, and rivers, while protecting the rural boundary to prevent reckless sprawl.

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Eric Gray will advocate for increased transportation funding, providing clean, safe, and affordable options for Central Floridians.

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Taxes and government spending

Tourism tax investments should be reviewed by independent out-of-state economists who can forecast the return on investment for fantastic projects like the Convention Center, popular stadiums, world class attractions and cutting edge theaters. We must strategically forecast the economic impact of using these tax revenues for roads, utilities, law enforcement, infrastructure, schools, housing and transportation. Eric believes that working families deserve to benefit from their tax dollars by re-investment into our community, not handing them over to boost the bottom line of out-of-touch corporations.

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He fully supports renewing the half-penny sales tax to fund new schools and upgrade existing infrastructure. The state legislature must invest in historic pay increases for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals, recognizing their vital role in shaping our future.

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While state officials gut our relief funding and waste tax payer money on concentration camps, Eric Gray is focused on bringing disaster relief money home to Central Florida. Our neighborhoods need this support to aid our recovery from hurricanes and other disasters. Eric knows how crucial it is to fund our safety and our response teams in order to save lives when disaster strikes, and will pursue full funding for all search and rescue services.

ericgrayforflorida.com ·

Now he’s running for Florida House to do the unglamorous work: more affordable homes, better schools, smarter growth, and a budget that treats tourist taxes like your money, not Monopoly money.

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Animals and wildlife

Eric Gray will focus on providing more public restrooms, as the most common violation amongst all incarcerated central Floridians is public urination. Our community needs many small shelters that blend into surrounding communities, such that they become points of community pride, not derision. The state legislature must work with municipalities at every level to address the homelessness epidemic. Eric believes that crime prevention and community safety begin with aggressive contemporary rehabilitation programs within our incarceration and judicial systems.

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Other statements

He will continue his advocacy for increased home rule - preventing state-level pre-emption laws from diminishing the quality of life for local residents.

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