Name: Gabrielle M. Fox
Campaign website: gabbyforflorida.com
Date, place of birth: 6/11/83; Glendale Heights
Education: Bachelors – Psychology; Minor – Business Admin
Occupation: Business Owner
Work history past 15 years. List in reverse chronological order.
Business Owner: PB Ledger 2022- current
Business Owner: CG Premier Solutions 2020-2023
Consultant/Homemaker: 2016-2020
Student: 2012-2016
Farm Operator/Property Manager: 2005-2012
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.
No
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)?
After being involved in Conservative activism and journalism for 7 years, I saw concerning actions taking place within Florida regarding our laws. I was encouraged by friends and colleagues to get more officially involved. My “why’ is that I do not want to continue on the sidelines and leave the state worse for my future children. I am a better candidate for the following reasons: I do not take special interest money and am not beholden to corporate interests; I am self-made as is my husband; I have a proven track record of fighting for family values, small government, and Constitutional rights; I am truly grassroots and did not have to forge political alliances or pay anyone to support me.
What are the three most important issues currently facing your legislative district?
Cost of living ie property tax and insurance crisis, improper budget allocations for roads, and clashing of developers and rural residents on land use/property infringement
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?
I agree with Governor DeSantis’ veto of $32 million for arts and cultural programs, as it aligns with principles of small government and free-market beliefs. Government funding for arts and culture is not an essential function and should be minimized to reduce state spending and focus on core responsibilities like public safety and infrastructure. Encouraging private sector involvement can lead to more efficient and innovative funding models, with individuals and organizations who value these programs directly supporting them. This approach respects taxpayer dollars, ensuring they are used for broadly agreed-upon essential services rather than specific cultural initiatives that might not have universal support.
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 for SB 7014, which requires a complainant to have personal knowledge of the facts. This change ensures that ethics complaints are credible and based on firsthand information, preventing frivolous or malicious allegations. It promotes fairness and due process by ensuring investigations are grounded in substantial evidence. This law also helps focus the ethics commission’s resources on legitimate issues, maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the state’s ethics oversight.
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 for. Allowing individuals to sleep in public spaces can lead to health and safety concerns, both for the homeless population and the general public. This law encourages local governments and communities to find more sustainable and humane solutions for homelessness, such as increasing funding for shelters, mental health services, and affordable housing initiatives.
Should state abortion laws include exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking, and why?
Keeping in alignment with my Christian faith, I am inclined to say no. However, providing exceptions does not negate the overall commitment to protecting unborn life but rather offers a compassionate response to exceptional and deeply distressing circumstances. I do believe there must be limits as far as weeks into the pregnancy.
Do you support or oppose a proposed “open carry” or “constitutional carry” law for Florida and why?
Yes. I am a second Amendment absolutist. It is unconstitutional to allow the “state” to be armed against its populace but place restrictions on citizens defending themselves from criminals or tyrannical government.
What additional measures do you support to address Florida’s property insurance crisis?
To address the property insurance crisis, advocate for legislative reforms that enhance competition among insurers, streamline regulatory processes to reduce overhead costs, and ensure fair pricing practices. Empower consumers with transparent information and options, fostering a market that offers affordable coverage across Florida.
Describe in detail one demographic, economic or social factor about your legislative district that sets it apart from all others.
One unique factor of the 94 western Palm Beach County district is its extremely rural population and landscape. Agriculture and trade businesses are meshed into the residential homesteads. This is quite different from the rest of the county. Almost all farmers in our county are located in this district.
