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NEWS & STATEMENTS
MARCH 24TH, 2026 - IN SYMPATHY
Florida Is Thriving. Let’s Keep It That Way
Florida is growing. That is undeniable. Families are moving here, businesses are expanding, and opportunity is stronger than ever. I welcome those who come here ready to work hard, contribute, and become part of what makes Florida special.
But growth without responsibility comes at a cost.
Across our communities from Vero Beach to Fellsmere to Sebastian, we are already feeling the strain. Traffic is heavier. Housing is less affordable. Schools are more crowded. The character of our neighborhoods is changing faster than many of us ever expected.
This is not about closing our doors. Florida has always been a place of opportunity. But it is about preserving the values and policies that made this state thrive in the first place.
To those coming from states like California, New York, and Illinois, states where higher taxes and heavy government policies have driven many to leave, I say this respectfully. If those policies did not work there, we cannot afford to import them here.
Florida’s success is not accidental. It is built on fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and a belief in freedom and accountability. If you believe in those principles, you are welcome here.
But if the goal is to recreate the same policies that caused problems elsewhere, then the better course is to return and fix those states at the ballot box, not bring those challenges to Florida.
Florida is not an escape from failed governance. It is proof that better governance works.
As your State Representative, I will stand firmly for responsible growth, strong communities, and policies that keep Florida thriving for generations to come.
Let’s protect what we have built together.
- Paul Sohi
Fixing the Live Local Act: Putting People First
Fixing the Live Local Act: Putting People First
The Live Local Act was meant to make housing more affordable for Floridians. Instead, it is being misused in ways that hurt our communities.
Developers are taking advantage of the system by offering lower rents initially, only to raise them to market rates shortly after. At the same time, counties and cities are left without real oversight or the ability to step in. This is not affordability. It is a loophole being exploited.
Even more concerning, the Act is pushing families toward long term rentership instead of homeownership. True opportunity comes from owning a home, building equity, and creating stability for future generations.
My position is clear. We must amend the Live Local Act to focus on homeownership, not rental loopholes, and restore accountability so local communities have a voice.
This is about fairness. This is about protecting our communities. And this is about putting people ahead of special interests.
It is time to fix what is broken and put people first.
- Paul Sohi