Key Issues

Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Too many families across Lee and Collier counties struggle to afford the care they need — especially our seniors who have built their lives here.

• Lower prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices on all medications
• Protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act to ensure pre-existing conditions are always covered
• Expand mental health services and substance abuse treatment across Southwest Florida communities
• Support our seniors by protecting Medicare and Social Security from cuts — especially critical in a district with one of Florida’s highest retiree populations

The cost of living in Southwest Florida has skyrocketed since Hurricane Ian. Housing, insurance, and everyday expenses are squeezing working families across Lee and Collier counties.

• Address the housing affordability crisis by supporting first-time homebuyer programs and affordable housing development in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples
• Fight property insurance gouging — premiums in our district have tripled since Hurricane Ian, driving families from their homes
• Lower everyday costs by supporting policies that reduce inflation and increase wages for SWFL workers
• Protect consumers from price gouging during hurricane season and natural disasters

Every child in District 19 deserves access to quality education, regardless of their zip code or family income.

• Increase funding for public schools and support fair teacher pay
• Make higher education affordable through expanded Pell Grants and student loan relief
• Support vocational training and apprenticeship programs for good-paying careers
• Protect school safety with evidence-based programs that keep our kids safe

Southwest Florida’s environment is our greatest asset. From Fort Myers Beach to the Everglades, we must protect what makes this region special — and our economy depends on it.

• Combat red tide and toxic discharges into the Caloosahatchee River with federal investment in water quality infrastructure
• Protect our Gulf coastline from the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels threatening Sanibel, Captiva, and Marco Island
• Support clean energy jobs that grow our economy while reducing emissions
• Strengthen hurricane preparedness and disaster relief — Lee County families are still rebuilding from Ian

After 36 years representing injured workers, Victor knows firsthand how important it is to protect the rights of working people.

• Raise the federal minimum wage to a livable standard
• Strengthen workplace safety protections and hold employers accountable
• Protect workers’ compensation rights so injured workers get the care they need
• Support the right to organize and bargain collectively for better wages and conditions