Name: Anthony Aguirre
Campaign website: anthonyaguirre.com
Date, place of birth: 07/01/1984, Elizabeth, NJ
Education:
Florida State University, BS Economincs 06, Coral Springs Fire Academy, Fire Science II ‘12
Occupation: Healthcare Operations Manager and Consultant
Work history past 15 years. List in reverse chronological order.
• Medtronic, Value Based Healthcare Consultant and Payer Relations Representative, 2020-Present
• Accountable Care Hospitalist Group, Operations Manager, 2016-Present
• Conviva Care Solutions, Network Manager, 2007-2020
Have you been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime, had an adjudication withheld or had a matter sealed or expunged? If yes, please explain.
Wreckless Driving, adjudication withheld, 2003
Have you been a plaintiff or defendant in a civil action, including bankruptcy or foreclosure or had a restraining order issued against you? If so, please explain.
NO
Why are you running for this office and what specifically makes you a better candidate than your opponent(s)?
Lifelong resident of the Western communities. Everything this community has given me I want to give back all that I can. Since becoming a community activist in 2006, when our family foundation began, I have been able with my family to impact so much and learn about the needs of many. I will take that experience, along with a professional business background from the private healthcare sector to impact our community, and fight to bring back more tax dollars while holding those accountable.
What are the three most important issues currently facing your legislative district?
Cost of living and housing affordability, preservation of agricultural land and private property rights, Property taxes and insurance rising
After the 2024 session, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed all money for arts and cultural programs and projects, estimated at $32 million, to more than 600 organizations. Do you agree or disagree with this veto and why?
Macrolevel, I disagree with funding organizations that impact youth development in the arts. With that being said, if these programs can be funded by county and city level funding, the governor may have made decisions based on that. We want to make sure all dollars allocated to projects get to where they need to.
In the 2024 session, the Legislature passed a major change to Florida’s ethics law (SB 7014) requiring a complainant to have personal knowledge of the facts of a case. Would you have voted for or against this law and why?
I would have voted in favor of this law. Our court systems our flooded already with frivolous lawsuits and I believe this laws intension is reduce this. The right to face your accuser should be part of the legal process and second hand knowledge becomes he said she said and puts the courts in a bad place to carry out the rule of law fairly.
In the 2024 case, the Legislature passed a law (HB 1365) that prohibits homeless people from sleeping in public spaces. Would you have voted for or against the law and why?
I would have voted against this law today. Proper resources need to be put in place to handle the homeless crisis. We are already seeing migration of the homeless from the eastern areas to the western communities that already are overwhelmed with homelessness. The facilities in the Glades are full as it is, and the problem is growing. Now allowing citizens to sue an already underfunded community wont solve the problem. When there are proper facilities and funding in place, then the rule can be enforced.
Should state abortion laws include exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking, and why?
Yes, there is already trauma associated in the crimes taking place and bringing that child into the world against the will of the victim isn’t a choice legislature needs to be involved in. These 1% of the cases should also have criminal charges associated with them so it doesn’t continue to happen.
Do you support or oppose a proposed “open carry” or “constitutional carry” law for Florida and why?
I support the open carry laws because more restrictive gun laws don’t solve the problems. Criminals don’t follow gun laws so more restrictions only make the responsible gun owners less safe in our communities.
What additional measures do you support to address Florida’s property insurance crisis?
I support tax free home hardening, expanding access to PACE and My Florida Safe Home to get vulnerable homes up to code, ultimately reducing exposure of insurance companies so that they can offer cheaper more competitive rates to the consumers. Regional participation of insurance companies needs to be encouraged so their entire book of business is not exposed to a single incident, causing them to ensure at hire rates.
Describe in detail one demographic, economic or social factor about your legislative district that sets it apart from all others.
Our agricultural community and the people that make it so special. The state benefits greatly from the commodities grown in our western palm beach county ag community and we need to support the continued sustainability it provides our residents. There is no other place in Florida like it.
