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John Peters' vision for Florida District 16

John Peters is committed to fighting for the values that families in Bradenton, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch, and across Manatee and Hillsborough counties hold dear. Here's where he stands on the issues that matter most.

Economic Growth & Jobs

Creating an environment where businesses in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and throughout FL-16 thrive and families prosper.

  • Lower taxes for working families and small businesses
  • Cut excessive regulations that burden job creators
  • Support pro-growth policies that increase wages
  • Promote American manufacturing and energy independence
  • Fight inflation by supporting responsible fiscal policy
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Balanced Budget & Fiscal Responsibility

Restoring America's financial stability by requiring Washington to live within its means — just like families in Brandon and Valrico do every day.

  • Ensure the federal government cannot spend more than it collects by enacting a Balanced Budget Amendment
  • Rein in reckless federal spending to reduce inflation and protect taxpayers
  • Strengthen congressional oversight to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse
  • Prioritize essential services while demanding accountability for every taxpayer dollar
  • Safeguard future generations by putting America on a sustainable long-term fiscal path
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Education & School Choice

Empowering parents in Riverview, Parrish, and Fish Hawk and ensuring quality education for every child in Florida District 16.

  • Support school choice and parental rights
  • Promote transparency in curriculum
  • Focus on fundamentals: reading, writing, math, and civics
  • Support vocational training and apprenticeship programs
  • Oppose federal overreach in local education
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Healthcare

Lowering costs and expanding access for families in Sun City Center, Ruskin, and across Manatee and Hillsborough counties.

  • Lower prescription drug prices through competition
  • Protect patients with pre-existing conditions
  • Increase healthcare price transparency
  • Support telehealth and healthcare innovation
  • Protect the doctor-patient relationship
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Veterans & Military

Honoring veterans in Sun City Center, Brandon, and throughout Florida District 16 with the care and respect they've earned.

  • Improve VA healthcare services and reduce wait times
  • Support veteran mental health programs
  • Expand education and job training for veterans
  • Maintain a strong national defense
  • Support military families
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Constitutional Rights

Defending the Constitution and protecting individual liberties for every resident of Florida's 16th District.

  • Protect Second Amendment rights
  • Defend religious liberty and freedom of speech
  • Support law enforcement and public safety
  • Appoint judges who respect the Constitution
  • Oppose government overreach and surveillance
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Energy & Environment

Achieving energy independence while protecting Florida's coastlines, waterways, and natural resources around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key.

  • Support American energy production
  • Protect Florida's coastlines and waterways
  • Promote innovation in clean energy technologies
  • Oppose job-killing regulations
  • Balance conservation with economic growth

Homelessness & Hunger Relief

Addressing homelessness and food insecurity in Bradenton, Palmetto, and across our district through compassionate, accountable solutions.

  • Expand mental health and addiction treatment options to help individuals rebuild stable, independent lives
  • Increase support for community-based shelters and transitional housing that provide safe pathways to long-term stability
  • Partner with local nonprofits, churches, and food banks to strengthen hunger relief efforts
  • Promote workforce training and job placement programs to help people reenter the economy
  • Ensure taxpayer funds are used effectively by focusing on proven strategies that reduce homelessness and dependency
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Lowering Insurance Costs

Reducing premiums for families and businesses in Manatee County, Hillsborough County, and across Florida District 16.

  • Enact legal reforms to curb frivolous lawsuits that drive up insurance premiums
  • Promote fair, transparent legal standards to reduce excessive settlement pressures
  • Support caps on punitive damages to prevent lawsuit abuse and stabilize insurance markets
  • Encourage competition among insurers to increase affordability and consumer choice
  • Protect small businesses and families from skyrocketing liability costs through smart, targeted reforms
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Term Limits for Congress

Restoring accountability in Washington by preventing lifelong political careers.

  • Enact term limits for Members of Congress to ensure fresh leadership and new ideas
  • Reduce entrenched power in Washington by preventing career politicians from dominating the system
  • Encourage citizen legislators who serve their communities rather than special interests
  • Promote transparency and responsiveness by increasing turnover and accountability
  • Strengthen trust in government by ensuring elected officials remain connected to the people they represent
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