MCREC’s Impact in Action: Legislative and Election Achievements

RNC CHAT PART 2

MCREC’s Impact in Action: Legislative and Election Achievements

The MCREC’s dedication translates into tangible results, influencing policy and protecting our community’s interests. While each achievement offers a unique perspective for those seeking to understand our value, here are some key areas where the MCREC has made a significant difference:

• Baby Boxes Legislation:** We successfully advocated for legislation that provides a compassionate and realistic alternative to abortion, offering a safe haven for newborns and supporting maternal choice.
• Advancing Medical Freedom:** Our sustained efforts have strengthened patient rights, leading to ongoing progress in opposing mandatory vaccination and safeguarding individual autonomy in healthcare decisions.
• Protecting the Unborn:** We led local opposition to defeat proposed state constitutional changes that would have drastically increased abortion access and funding. Additionally, we actively supported legislation to decouple Florida from any potentially overreaching World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic requirements, prioritizing state sovereignty and individual liberties.
• Insurance and Tort Reform:** We’ve tirelessly advocated for crucial reforms aimed at reducing frivolous litigation, thereby working to stabilize and reopen Florida’s insurance market. While incremental changes have been made, this remains a critical work in progress.
• Preserving Our Heritage:** The MCREC has actively opposed legislation that threatened the preservation of our vital farmlands and the character of our cherished rural neighborhoods.
• Direct Legislative Influence:** Our members have provided impactful oral testimony to Senate and House Committees in Tallahassee on critical bills, frequently gaining support and influencing beneficial changes.
• Strategic Advocacy:** We maintain consistent engagement and meetings with State Senators and Representatives to advocate for issues specific to Marion County, ensuring our local concerns are addressed at the state level.
• Election Integrity Enhancements:** The MCREC championed legislation for improved county voter rolls and enhanced ballot box security, including more rigorous ID verification, to ensure fair and transparent elections.
• Leadership in Advocacy:** Our MCREC is widely recognized as a leader among county RECs for coordinating legislative advocacy letters, amplifying our collective voice across the state.
• Local Governance Impact:** We are deeply involved in local activities, engaging with the County Commission and School Board on crucial issues.
• Fair Impact Fees:** We successfully advocated for the fair reinstatement of transportation and school impact fees, a measure designed to alleviate taxpayer burdens and ensure responsible growth.

We invite you to learn more and become an active participant in these vital efforts.

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We meet the third Monday of each month at the Ocala Golf Club, 3130 E Silver Springs Blvd starting at 6:30pm.

Calling all Conservatives,

Your Chair,

Brigitte