Mark's Platform
Real Solutions for District 23
A Platform Built on Listening
Mark Baker's platform was not written in a campaign office. It was built by listening — to seniors worried about their prescriptions, to small business owners drowning in red tape, to parents concerned about their children's schools, and to neighbors who just want clean water and safe streets. These are the priorities of District 23, and they will be Mark's priorities in Tallahassee.
Public Safety
Every family in District 23 deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood.
- Fund and support local law enforcement with proper training and resources
- Invest in mental health crisis response to reduce unnecessary use of force
- Strengthen community policing programs that build trust between officers and residents
- Address the root causes of crime through economic opportunity and education
Healthcare
Healthcare is not a luxury — it is a necessity for every Floridian.
- Expand Medicaid to cover the hundreds of thousands of Floridians who fall in the coverage gap
- Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions
- Lower prescription drug costs for seniors and working families
- Support rural healthcare access for underserved communities in Citrus County
Environment & Water
Florida's natural beauty is our greatest asset — and it's worth protecting.
- Protect the Crystal River and Kings Bay from pollution and overdevelopment
- Invest in clean water infrastructure across Citrus County
- Support responsible land use policies that preserve Florida's natural springs
- Hold polluters accountable and enforce environmental regulations
Education
A strong public education system is the foundation of a thriving community.
- Fully fund public schools and give teachers the pay and respect they deserve
- Oppose voucher programs that divert resources from public education
- Expand access to vocational training and workforce development programs
- Support early childhood education and pre-K programs for working families
Economy & Small Business
District 23 families work hard — their government should work just as hard for them.
- Cut red tape and reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses
- Support a living wage so working families can afford to live in the communities they serve
- Attract good-paying jobs to Citrus County through targeted economic development
- Protect Social Security and Medicare for seniors who earned those benefits
Seniors & Veterans
Those who built our community and defended our country deserve our full support.
- Protect and expand services for seniors living on fixed incomes
- Ensure veterans have access to healthcare, mental health services, and housing assistance
- Fight against elder financial abuse and exploitation
- Support caregiver programs that allow seniors to age with dignity at home
Stand with Mark on these issues.
Join the campaign and help bring real representation to District 23.