Reply #3: She's Not Very Exciting [View All]

and that's why she needs our help. But good government isn't always flashy

As CFO, Alex created the Safeguard our Seniors (SOS) Task Force charged with finding better ways to protect Florida seniors from falling victim to financial fraud. And Alex has been fighting to pass comprehensive legislation that toughens the penalties against insurance agents who attempt scam Florida’s senior citizens. (hmm, I wonder who has been blocking this....)

As CFO, she ended Project Aspire - an $89 million, over-budget and under-performing state accounting program

She wants to defer state income taxes for qualified start-up companies for the first 3 years and provide corporate income tax credits tied to creating jobs in Florida. (We need smart tax cuts. Not collecting taxes from businesses during what is typically their toughest period (the start-up) provides them a better chance to thrive without cutting off our potential for future revenue growth. Making tax incentives dependent upon job growth will provide an actual incentive for businesses to create jobs here in the state.)

Also
* Seek federal grants for Pre-K programs.
* Ban Gifts from Vendors to State Agency Employees.
* Mandatory Ethics Training for State Employees and Officials