Florida leaders and advocates held press conferences across the state to urge Governor Ron DeSantis and state Republicans to prioritize investments in resilient infrastructure and climate preparedness. With stronger and more frequent hurricanes devastating the state, leaders are calling for immediate action to secure federal funds and invest in long-term solutions that protect homes and communities. Governor DeSantis has repeatedly rejected billions of dollars in federal aid for climate resiliency, leaving millions of Floridians vulnerable as they rebuild after each storm.
The state’s refusal to invest in critical programs continues to strain our infrastructure, Citizens Insurance, and puts immense pressure on first responders and utility crews, who work heroically to manage the aftermath of each disaster. Without long-term solutions, these efforts will remain insufficient in addressing the growing impact of intensifying storms.
WHO:
● Angie Nixon- Florida For All, Executive Director
● Regina Livingston- Unspoken Treasures, Founder of
● Bill Snow- Sierra Club, Executive Committee Member
● Kyle Mitchell- Veteran
● Wells Todd- Take’em Down Jax
● Kris Kiernan, Small Business Owner
WHERE: Memorial Park, 1620 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
WHEN: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 11:30 am
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Florida For All is a statewide coalition of six organizations including Florida Rising, FLIC Votes, Faith in Florida Action, Dream Defenders, and SEIU — that align across constituencies and geographies to organize our community power and build a Florida where we all have the freedom to thrive. We are the heroes we’ve been waiting for. For more information, visit floridaforall.vote.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2024
CONTACT: Angie Nixon, 904-610-7104, angie@floridaforall.vote
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