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State Representative, District 42

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Bonnie Jackson

 

Felipe Sousa Lazaballet

 

Position on major issues

Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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He supports expanding Medicaid, funding mental health services, and addressing reproductive justice through affordable care, including contraception and maternal health programs. Read full quote

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Agriculture and rural policy

No construction on agricultural land or under a greenbelt exemption

Building a Thriving Economy for All: A Vision for Opportunity, Equity, and Progress In Central Florida, low-wage jobs are a significant hurdle for many hardworking individuals, forcing them to make difficult choices between housing and groceries. Read full quote

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Artificial intelligence

Protecting children from artifical intelligence ("AI") exploitation

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Felipe knows that we need strong guardrails, transparency, and accountability to ensure that technology meant to keep communities safe is never weaponized against the people it is supposed to serve. Read full quote

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Advocating for LGBTQ+ workplace protections, military equity, and policies leveling the playing field for LGBTQ-owned businesses.

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Criminal justice and policing

Supporting law enforcement, firefighters, and correctional officers

Felipe is committed to expanding Medicaid and securing funding for mental health services, addressing crises with empathy and compassion. Read full quote

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Economy, jobs and wages

Promoting economic growth for good paying jobs and a stable economy

He will fight to lower grocery prices by addressing corporate consolidation, eliminating sales taxes on essential goods, and strengthening local food systems.

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Education

To enhance economic mobility, Felipe will champion fair wages, vocational education, student debt relief, small business relief, and equitable tax policies, all while prioritizing sustainable public transit and creating accessible, thriving communities where families can truly prosper.

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Elections and voting

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He seeks stronger laws for disclosing political donations, lobbying, and contracts, ensuring tax dollar tracking. Read full quote

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Energy

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He prioritizes addressing the growing impacts of hurricanes by advancing resilient infrastructure improvements and working closely with Central Florida non-profits to support marginalized communities most affected by storms. Read full quote

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Environment and climate

No construction on agricultural land or under a greenbelt exemption

He prioritizes addressing the growing impacts of hurricanes by advancing resilient infrastructure improvements and working closely with Central Florida non-profits to support marginalized communities most affected by storms. Read full quote

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Families and social services

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He advocates for fair wages, safe conditions, and the right to organize. Read full quote

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Firearms policy

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Government reform

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Felipe knows that we need strong guardrails, transparency, and accountability to ensure that technology meant to keep communities safe is never weaponized against the people it is supposed to serve. Read full quote

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Healthcare

He also supports Medicaid Expansion, and will work hard to alleviate the cost of healthcare for Florida’s families.

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Housing

As a strong advocate for housing affordability, Felipe supports renters' rights legislation, the full and appropriate use of the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and innovative solutions like co-living spaces and repurposing vacant properties, while pushing for property insurance reforms to stabilize the market.

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Immigration

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Campaigning for the Orlando Trust Act, which promotes immigrant safety and trust in law enforcement.

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Infrastructure and transportation

To enhance economic mobility, Felipe will champion fair wages, vocational education, student debt relief, small business relief, and equitable tax policies, all while prioritizing sustainable public transit and creating accessible, thriving communities where families can truly prosper.

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

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Social Security and retirement

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Taxes and government spending

He will fight to lower grocery prices by addressing corporate consolidation, eliminating sales taxes on essential goods, and strengthening local food systems.

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Technology and privacy

Protecting children from artifical intelligence ("AI") exploitation

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Felipe will fight to protect Floridians’ privacy and ensure that law enforcement surveillance tools are not misused to target our neighbors or violate constitutional rights. Read full quote

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Veterans

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