ISSUES
Howard's most important issues.
How we can fight for economic, environmental, social, and racial justice for the people of Fort Myers and Florida.
How we can fight for economic, environmental, social, and racial justice for the people of Fort Myers and Florida.
End the housing crisis by renovating underutilized lands, like massive parking lots, and installing respectable & affordable high-density housing in their place.
Work with the Lee County Commissioners to update zoning laws to allow for commercial growth and creating more walkable housing options to the people of District 78.
Expand tenants’ rights to include the right to counsel when facing eviction, when landlords shut off necessities, and when landlords violate leases or housing codes.
Combat houselessness by funding housing-first solutions to offer housing, medical treatment, job training, and counseling to those experiencing, or at immediate risk of becoming, houseless.
Invest and fast-track septic-to-sewage plans in Lee County to protect our aquafers from seepage and and preserve our clean water.
Expand Lee County wastewater processing and sanitation infrastructure to accommodate the growing demand of our booming population.
Help families by implementing statewide childcare services for pre-kindergarten children.
Legislate low-cost or no-cost public college tuition for Floridians.
Support legislation that raises teacher salaries and fund out-of-pocket expenses for classroom materials to address the teacher shortage.
Cap credit card interest rates to not exceed 13% annually.
Cap interest on "payday loans" with total interest not to exceed 10% of the principal balance.
Develop economic growth for low-income communities with investment in not-for-profit microfinance institutions.
Invest in Florida's credit unions to offer residents more banking options and expand economic development in Florida.
Protect and promote the physical and mental health of our people by expanding access to affordable healthcare and insurance.
Retrofit the bankruptcy court system to accommodate those weighed down by medical debt.
Lift restrictions on access to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to stabilize competitive insurance pricing for Florida homeowners.
Collaborate with not-for-profit insurance providers to encourage their growth by offering access to state data, logistical, and financial resources.
Protect the equal rights of same-sex couples for marriage, adoption, and family services.
Prevent state intervention in medical decisions made between patients and their doctors.
Defend the personal privacy and safety of all students regardless of gender or orientation.
Penalize companies that violate Federal and State labor laws.
Enable Florida unions to collect dues to cover collective bargaining costs.
Give independent contractors the ability to unionize in the state.
Prevent employers from using employees’ immigration statuses against them when determining the terms of their employment.
Defend the right to family planning decisions, including abortion, without state interference.
Increase access to low-cost or no-cost contraceptives.
Legislate protections for parental leave during late stages of pregnancy and following the birth of a newborn.