“I am grateful to receive the endorsement of the Florida Realtors. Thanks to our bold agenda, Florida’s economy continues to outpace the nation.”
Governor Ron DeSantis today received an endorsement from Florida Realtors and spoke at their Annual Convention and Trade Expo in Orlando, Florida.
“I am grateful to receive the endorsement of the Florida Realtors. Thanks to our bold agenda, Florida’s economy continues to outpace the nation, and our realtors play an important in our continued success,” said Governor DeSantis.
“Governor DeSantis is a true champion of the real estate industry and the professionals who work within it,” said Margy Grant, CEO of Florida Realtors®. “Whether it was designating us essential at the start of the pandemic, being a vocal advocate for affordable housing solutions, or working hard to protect Florida’s natural resources, the governor clearly recognizes the importance of Realtors and the critical services they provide Floridians.”
Background:
- Governor Ron DeSantis received an endorsement from Florida Realtors for his first run for Governor in 2018.
- Florida achieved record levels of unemployment as the state unemployment rate hit a historic 2.7%.
- Florida welcomed nearly 118 million domestic visitors in 2021, the highest level in state history.
- In 2021, Florida’s market share of overseas travelers was 44.6% of the nation’s total, the highest any state has ever achieved.
- The FY 2021-2022 state surplus tops $21.8 billion, the highest in state history, ensuring Florida is prepared for President Biden’s recession.
- Inflation is an invisible tax weighing on families across Florida and the nation. Governor DeSantis is fighting back against Biden’s reckless policies with the largest tax relief package in Florida history, providing more than $1.2 billion of tax relief for Florida families.
- This announcement follows several other endorsements of the Governor’s re-election campaign, including the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Police Benevolent Association, Florida Professional Firefighters, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association, Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, and the Florida Retail Federation.
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