Issues & Platform
As your representative, I will fight tirelessly for the issues that matter most to the families of District 18. My platform is built on listening to our communities and taking action on their behalf.
Affordable Healthcare
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege
Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. I will fight to ensure every family in District 18 has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
- Lowering prescription drug costs for seniors
- Protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act
- Increasing access to mental health services
- Supporting community health centers
- Addressing the healthcare worker shortage
“Healthcare is a right, not a privilege”
— Deva Simmons
Quality Education
Investing in our children's future
As an educator with over 20 years of experience, I understand the transformative power of quality education. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.
- Increasing teacher pay and support
- Expanding early childhood education
- Making college more affordable
- Supporting vocational and technical training
- Protecting public schools from defunding
“Investing in our children's future”
— Deva Simmons
Economic Stability
An economy that works for all
Working families deserve an economy that works for them, not just the wealthy few. I will fight for policies that lift up all Floridians.
- Raising the minimum wage to a living wage
- Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs
- Creating good-paying jobs in clean energy
- Protecting workers' rights to organize
- Lowering the cost of living for families
“An economy that works for all”
— Deva Simmons
Defending Democracy
Every voice deserves to be heard
Our democracy is only as strong as our commitment to protect it. I will fight to ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted.
- Protecting voting rights for all citizens
- Fighting against gerrymandering
- Increasing government transparency
- Reforming campaign finance laws
- Protecting election security
“Every voice deserves to be heard”
— Deva Simmons
Join the Fight for District 18
Together, we can build a brighter future for our community.