FRLA and FRF Cite the Governor’s Unwavering Leadership to Protect Jobs and Keep Florida Open
Governor Ron DeSantis today earned the endorsements of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) and the Florida Retail Federation and spoke at the endorsement in Tampa.
“Our restaurants and hotels have done better than anyone expected just a couple years ago. By keeping the state open, Florida has experienced record-setting tourism, our labor force growth outpaces the nation, and we have achieved record levels of unemployment and job creation. Florida continues to prove that the Freedom Agenda works,” Governor DeSantis said.
“On behalf of Florida’s hospitality and tourism industry, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is proud to endorse Governor Ron DeSantis for re-election. As Governor, Ron DeSantis has been a strong supporter of our industry, keeping hotels and restaurants safely open and operating when other states shut down. Governor DeSantis’ leadership saved countless jobs and businesses across our state and has enabled our industry to thrive once again. He understands the critical role that hospitality and tourism play in our state’s economic vitality, and we are confident he will continue to do so in his second term as Governor,” Carol Dover, FRLA President & CEO, said.
“Florida retailers are grateful for the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis. The Governor has remained committed to keeping Florida open for business and has enabled the retail industry to overcome these challenging times and prosper. We are proud to provide our endorsement of his campaign,” Florida Retail Federation President Scott Shalley said.
Background:
- 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 by the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Police Benevolent Association, Florida Professional Firefighters, and Florida Transportation Builders’ Association.
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