MITCH NEEDELMAN

State Representative, District #31

 Chair: Environmental Regulations l  Vice Chair: Juvenile Justice Committee
lState Resources Council l Justice Appropriations
lSelect Committee on Juvenile Detention Facilities

     

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact: Bill Johnson
March 06, 2006	(321) 984-4848

TALLAHASSEE – House Majority Leader Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando) today outlined his optimism for a successful and principled start to the 2006 Legislative Session. The following is his statement:

"House Republicans look forward to making the 2006 Legislative Session a forum for real reform and an opportunity to forge ahead with our commitment to Florida’s future. Looking back at our record of achievement, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Governor Jeb Bush in solidifying a record of making historic changes in the way state government serves its citizens.

"We have shown the leadership to implement new ideas for more effective and efficient government through greater accountability. We are able to provide better services for needy citizens through improved accountability in the system. Specifically, we have embraced a policy of delivering tax relief to Florida’s families by systematically unraveling decades of antiquated, regressive tax policies that served to inhibit rather than foster productivity in the economy.

"We are unashamed of our record of reducing taxes, and welcome critics to review that record with accuracy, not obscure methodologies that fail to paint an exact picture of our economy’s vibrancy.

"In the next sixty days, we plan to stand, as we always have, on principles that have produced better outcomes and better lives for Floridians. As Florida continues to support a Republican majority in the Legislature and the Governor’s Mansion, we will continue to present and implement new ideas to secure an even better future."   ###