ISSUES
Veterans’ Wellness – Florida Veterans Programs
The Challenge:
Too many veterans struggle accessing healthcare, housing, mental illness and support after service. They deserve more than gratitude — they deserve real action.
Keith’s Plan:
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Advocate for accessible, high-quality healthcare, including mental health and specialized care.
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Fund programs to end veteran homelessness and stabilize housing.
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Support systems for transitioning to civilian life, including job training and mentorship.
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Fight to increase funding for veteran care.
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Bring healthcare closer to home, reducing travel burdens.
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Strengthen mental health services, crisis response, and peer support networks.
Veterans served with honor — we will serve them with dignity.
Education
The Challenge:
Overcrowded schools, underpaid teachers, and unaffordable higher education threaten Florida’s future. Every child deserves opportunity.
Keith’s Plan:
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Advocate Fully fund public schools and improve facilities.
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Fight to Raise teacher pay and provide necessary resources.
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Advocate to Expand early childhood education and pre-K programs.
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Fight to Make college, vocational, and technical education affordable.
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Support mentorship, after-school, and special needs programs.
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Promote career readiness and STEM programs.
Education is an investment in our children, workforce, and state.
Medicare & Medicaid – Healthcare Initiatives
The Challenge:
Many Floridians face difficult choices between healthcare and daily necessities. Rising costs and limited coverage leave families vulnerable.
Keith’s Plan:
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Fight to Protect and expand Medicare and Medicaid Florida for seniors, families, and people with disabilities.
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Close coverage gaps so no one is left behind.
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Fight to Increase funding for community health clinics and preventive care.
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Advocate to Expand access to mental health and addiction recovery services.
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Ensure affordable healthcare in Florida for all.
Healthcare is a lifeline — everyone deserves access.
Seniors – Seniors’ Healthcare Florida
The Challenge:
Seniors face rising healthcare costs, inadequate housing, and risks of abuse or exploitation. They deserve dignity, security, and peace of mind.
Keith’s Plan:
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Fight to Protect Social Security and Medicare for seniors.
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Advocate to Lower prescription drug costs.
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Fight to Expand access to long-term care and home health services.
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Fight to Improve senior housing that is safe, affordable, and accessible.
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Strengthen protections against elder abuse and financial exploitation.
Economic Development
The Challenge:
Many Floridians struggle to find stable, well-paid jobs. Some communities are left behind while others thrive. We must invest in its workforce and local businesses.
Keith’s Plan:
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Invest in local and small business growth.
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Support clean energy and sustainable industries.
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Advocate to Expand workforce training for future-ready jobs.
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Fight to Improve infrastructure: roads, transit, broadband, and community facilities.
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Foster inclusive growth for working families and the middle class.
A strong economy works for everyone.
Workforce Housing
The Challenge:
Rising housing costs leave hardworking Floridians struggling to live where they work. Families, essential workers, and young professionals face long commutes and unstable housing.
Keith’s Plan:
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Fight to Expand workforce housing programs, bridging the gap between income and housing costs.
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Protect renters with fair regulations and stronger tenant rights.
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Partner with nonprofits and local governments for homeownership paths.
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Cut red tape delaying sustainable housing projects.
Everyone deserves a safe, affordable home
Why These Issues Matter Now
Florida is growing fast. Families face housing, healthcare, jobs, and environmental challenges. Veterans and seniors deserve policy-backed gratitude. Our children need schools and infrastructure to thrive. Climate change and inequality demand immediate action.
We can’t afford to wait —The future of District 98 depends on what we do now.
Transparency: I will share what I do, why I do it, and be accountable.
Listening: Every Floridian’s voice matters.
Action: Policies, partnerships, and programs that deliver actual results.