100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future, by Marco Rubio: on Principles & Values


George Pataki: People safe in their homes are free to pursue their dreams

George Pataki said, "We know that when people are safe in their homes, they are free to pursue their dream for a brighter economic future for themselves and their families."

Florida's affordable housing shortage is exacerbated by developers' failure to build affordable housing beyond what is legally required. This partly stems from a lack of incentives for builders to ACTUALLY CONSTRUCT affordable housing.

Solution: Increase incentives for developers to construct affordable housing.

Source: 100 Innovative Ideas, by Marco Rubio, p. 96 Nov 1, 2006

Jeb Bush: Floridians bravely face the rigors of our paradise

For the better part of 160 years, Floridians have proven that the pioneer spirit is alive and well--and still one of our core cultural values. We are a people who readily see the sunlight through the clouds, and count every day as an opportunity to chang the world.

Floridians have bravely faced the rigors of our paradise: wildfires, alligators, mosquitoes, hard freezes, fruit flies, flash floods, citrus canker, and, of course, hurricanes. But we still enjoy our sunrises and sunsets. We are quick to help a neighbor in need, and reluctant to take "no" for an answer. We still gaze in awe at the sight of a space shuttle launch, and welcome tourists with open arms.

We have made the most of our cultural quilt: from a domino game on Little Havana's Calle Ocho to Friday night football in a Panhandle county seat. In our diversity, we are distinctly Floridian.

Source: 100 Innovative Ideas, by Marco Rubio, p. 1 Nov 1, 2006

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