BusinessForce Announces 2020 Primary Endorsements
ORLANDO, FL (August 5, 2020) – BusinessForce has announced their endorsements for key races in Central Florida, following a comprehensive and deliberative candidate selection process.
“We worked very hard to choose candidates who best reflect our mission of promoting free market values and business-friendly ideals. We’re proud of our choices and look forward to working with all of them,” said BusinessForce Chairman, Jose Boscan.
Florida Senate
Florida Senate District 9, Jason Brodeur
Florida Senate District 11, Randolph Bracy
Florida House of Representatives
Florida House District 50, Rene “Coach P” Plasencia
Florida House District 28, David Smith
Florida House District 29, Scott Plakon
Florida House District 30, Bob Cortes
Florida House District 31, Keith Truenow
Florida House District 39, Josie Tomkow
Florida House District 42, Fred Hawkins
Florida House District 42, Kristen Arrington
Florida House District 44, Bruno Portigliatti
Florida House District 48, Julio Rocha
Orange County
County Commission District 1, Betsy Vanderley
County Commission District 3, Mayra Uribe
County Commission District 5, Mike Miller
Sheriff, John Mina
Osceola County
County Commission District 1, Peggy Choudhry
County Commission District 5, Ricky Booth
Sheriff, Mike Fisher
Seminole County
County Commission District 1, Bob Dallari
County Commission District 3, Lee Constantine
Sheriff, Dennis Lemma
Dan Pollock, Chairman of the Business Force Legislative Committee said, “As our region continues to deal with, and move closer toward recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, it is imperative that those we elect have the grasp of issues and the steadfast determination to work hand-in-hand with the business community. Businesses, small, medium and large are the engine that drives our economy. It is with that goal in mind that we have endorsed our 2020 slate of candidates to the Florida Legislature.”
Angel de la Portilla, Chairman of the Business Force County Committee commented, “In these times of uncertainty, we need proven leaders who fully understand the challenges business owners are facing and are able to make prudent fiscal and policy decisions at the local government level which will help accelerate a full economic recovery within our region. The candidates endorsed by Business Force in 2020 for County Commission and Sheriff offices in the tri-county region of Orange, Osceola and Seminole have consistently demonstrated a business-friendly approach throughout their careers in office.”
BusinessForce is an independent, nonpartisan organization composed of regional business and community leaders that represent thousands of businesses and their tens of thousands of employees who are interested in promoting a pro-business environment. We support candidates and elected officials in our region who endorse the free enterprise system and sound, responsible business practices in government. Visit www.BusinessForceCFL.com for more information.
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