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.
Affordability
Florida families are being priced out of their own communities — that has to change.
- Expand access to affordable housing for working families, seniors, and first-time homebuyers
- Oppose policies that drive up the cost of living without raising wages
- Support property insurance reform to bring relief to homeowners across Citrus County
- Fight for utility rate fairness so families can keep the lights on without going into debt
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
Education in Florida
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
Property Tax Voodoo
Florida's property tax system is rigged against working families — it's time for real transparency and fairness.
- Pretends you can cut taxes without cutting services Florida families rely on
- Shifts burden onto renters, workers, and small businesses
- Creates chaos and uncertainty for local governments
- Sounds like relief but ends up costing Florida families more
Voting Rights
Every eligible Floridian deserves a free, fair, and accessible vote.
- Oppose voter suppression laws that make it harder for working families to cast a ballot
- Protect early voting and vote-by-mail access for all Floridians
- Fight gerrymandering that dilutes the voice of District 23 voters
- Ensure election integrity through transparent, nonpartisan oversight
Environment
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
Women's Bodily Autonomy
Women deserve the right to make their own healthcare decisions — without government interference.
- Repeal Florida's extreme abortion ban that puts women's lives at risk
- Protect access to reproductive healthcare including contraception
- Support IVF access for families trying to start or grow their family
- Trust women and their doctors to make personal medical decisions
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
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
Protecting Water & Nature Coast
The Nature Coast is one of Florida's last wild places — Mark will fight to keep it that way.
- Protect the springs, rivers, and coastline that define Citrus County
- Oppose industrial development that threatens our waterways and wildlife
- Invest in water quality monitoring and restoration programs
- Support sustainable tourism that preserves the Nature Coast for future generations
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
State Taking Away Home Rule
Local communities know their needs best — Tallahassee should stop overriding them.
- Oppose state preemption laws that strip cities and counties of local decision-making power
- Fight to restore local control over zoning, wages, and public safety policies
- Protect Citrus County's ability to govern itself without Tallahassee interference
- Stand up for the principle that government closest to the people governs best
Stand with Mark on these issues.
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