I’ve Fought for Our Community Before—Now I’m Ready to Finish the Work
By Travaris McCurdy
When I served in the Florida House, I didn’t just talk about what our community needed—I delivered. I helped secure nearly $1 million to reduce youth recidivism and invested in early childhood education to give kids a strong start. I helped pass legislation to protect workers like firefighters, cut red tape for job seekers in the insurance industry, and improve mental health and support services for people in the justice system. I didn’t go to Tallahassee to make noise, I went to get results.
Public service isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and staying committed through the challenges. I’ve faced setbacks and tough political moments, and I’ve learned from all of them. I’m not a polished career politician; I’m a product of Orange County Public Schools, a husband, a father, and a man of faith committed to making sure our community is never overlooked. I helped organize food and supply drives, expanded access to testing, and connected families to vital state resources. I stayed visible and accessible because leadership means being present—especially in crisis. That same urgency and dedication are what I’m bringing back to the Florida House.
We have more work to do. Families are facing rising rent, limited housing options, and skyrocketing insurance costs. I’ll keep fighting to protect tenants from predatory practices, expand affordable housing, cap excessive premiums, and hold insurance companies accountable—while investing in programs that help people make their homes more storm-resilient and affordable to insure.
I will work with my colleagues across the aisle to pass bipartisan legislation that will benefit all families in this state!
Education must be a real priority—not just a talking point. That starts with increasing funding for those serving low-income communities, so every child has access to quality instruction and resources. We need to expand access to school-based mental health services, social workers, and counselors to better support students and families.
We also need real economic justice. That means expanding access to job training and certification programs and supporting small businesses.
When I was in office, I showed up. I delivered. I didn’t shy away from hard conversations or tough votes. I listened to the people. That’s the kind of leadership I’m offering again—with more experience and maturity.
This special election isn’t just about filling a seat. It’s about making sure our community has a proven advocate in Tallahassee—someone who knows how to lead, how to win, and how to serve. On June 24, I humbly ask for your vote—so we can finish what we started and move our community forward, together.
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