Economic Growth & Jobs

Florida's 16th Congressional District is home to a thriving and diverse economy, from the growing commercial corridors of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch to the bustling small business community in Riverview and Brandon. John Peters understands that economic growth starts with empowering local entrepreneurs, reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens, and ensuring that hardworking families keep more of what they earn.

Supporting Small Business Owners Across FL-16

Small businesses are the backbone of communities like Valrico, Palmetto, and Ellenton. Too often, Washington imposes one-size-fits-all regulations that make it harder for local shops, restaurants, and service providers to compete. John Peters will fight to reduce excessive red tape and ensure that small business owners can focus on serving their customers rather than navigating federal bureaucracy.

The rapid growth in areas like Lakewood Ranch and Parrish has created tremendous economic opportunity, but it must be managed wisely. John supports policies that attract new industries, encourage workforce development, and ensure infrastructure keeps pace with population growth along the I-75 corridor and throughout eastern Hillsborough County.

Lower Taxes for Working Families

Families in Fish Hawk, Bloomingdale, and Sun City Center are feeling the squeeze of rising costs. John Peters believes that tax relief should start with the people who need it most: middle-class families trying to make ends meet. He supports lowering income taxes, expanding deductions for families with children, and eliminating tax penalties that discourage savings and investment.

John also supports making permanent the tax cuts that have benefited Florida families and opposing any new taxes that would raise costs for working people. Every dollar that stays in the pockets of families in Manatee and Hillsborough counties is a dollar that strengthens our local economy.

Energy Independence and Manufacturing

A strong economy requires reliable, affordable energy. John Peters supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that reduces dependence on foreign sources while keeping utility bills low for families in Ruskin, Apollo Beach, and throughout the Tampa Bay region. He also supports policies that bring manufacturing jobs back to America and create high-paying opportunities for workers in our district.

By combining pro-growth tax policy, smart deregulation, and investments in workforce training, John Peters will ensure that Florida's 16th District remains one of the best places in America to live, work, and raise a family.