PENSACOLA — A day after discussing the future on a local radio program, Mike Hill released the following statement regarding Florida Senate District 1:
"In 2013, a grassroots coalition of conservatives who believe in the power of faith, family and freedom, honored me with their support. As a military veteran and job creator, they encouraged me to be their voice in the Florida House of Representatives. There, I have fought to defend the Constitution, lower taxes to create jobs, and stand up for values that recognize God and the family are powerful forces for restoring our state and nation to prominence.
"With the decision of State Senator Greg Evers to run for Congress, friends, family, and fellow conservatives from across our community have once again encouraged me. This time to run for Florida Senate District 1. The overwhelming outpouring of support is both humbling and exciting. It helps me understand that the values I fight for, that I believe in all the way to my core, are the same shared by my neighbors.
"In the weeks and months ahead, I will work tirelessly to once again demonstrate that I proudly answer the call to stand with my fellow conservatives. I will stand in allegiance to the Founding principles that are enshrined in our Constitution and freedoms that are divinely endowed upon us by the Creator. In every corner of our region, I will ask families for the honor to serve them in Florida Senate District 1."
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: It's official: Mike Hill is running for Florida Senate