DESTIN — Laurie Bartlett is campaigning for Florida’s House of Representatives, District 4.
The Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee vice chairman said she is a no-nonsense “Reagan Republican” and a pro-life Christian who considers faith and family to be community pillars.
“Our military veterans and their families are another proud pillar of our nation,” Bartlett said. “As the daughter of a retired U.S. Air Force Officer pilot, I understand the respect and care earned by our vets and fully support our active military who now serve and are engaged, alongside our traditional allies … including Israel.”
She supports the right of Florida’s law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons to protect themselves and their loved ones.
In addition, she supports the rights and responsibility of parents and their local, elected school boards. “I am firmly opposed to the implementation of 'Common Core' and the continual efforts of liberals to mandate federal control of the classroom," she said.
“I will also bring to Florida’s House of Representatives vital, far-reaching local and corporate business management experience, which calls for less government intrusion, greater government efficiency, and supports our Northwest Florida business community,” said Bartlett, who has a master's degree in Human Resource Development.
Bartlett, who built and operated a restaurant for years, said she understands how vital it is for state and local government to be reasonable, cooperative and responsive in business regulation.
“I (also) developed and built my radio and television production company and spent years working among the obstacles of politics," Bartlett said.
"So I know well the ideological struggles, and fully understand the dangers faced today in Florida and the nation.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Bartlett campaigns for Florida District 4 House Seat