Tommy Gregory

Q. What are the top 3 issues facing Florida as a whole, but, in particular, our region?
A. COVID; Budget; Transportation

Q. Anticipating a decline in revenue during upcoming fiscal years for Florida, how would you address budget shortfalls? What are your priorities within a decreased budget?
A. We will have to make difficult choices and cuts just like the legislature did 12 years ago. Legislators will have to reduce the number and scope of appropriation requests.

Q. Transportation continues to be an issue, both in terms of existing options as well as long-term planning and projects. What are your top 2 transportation priorities in our region and how would you fund them?
A. Improving our transportation corridors and fixing dangerous intersections. I think we need more public-private partnerships and should remove some of the legislatively imposed bureaucracy from FDOT.

Q. In Florida, and especially in our area, water quality is an essential part of our economy and quality of life. What can the Legislature do to address water quality?
A. We need to continue funding scientific analysis of proposed solutions, embrace BMPs and ensure those that pollute our water are held accountable.

Q. As businesses move to recover and build the economy, what are some strategies that you would support that positively impact these businesses both now and in the future?
A. I believe improving our transportation corridors and infrastructure to include roadways and ports is key. We also need to educate voters so the minimum wage amendment doesn’t pass this year.