protection for rivers and springs throughout the state. Scott's efforts not only cleaned up waterways and springs throughout Florida, but also helped bring equal treatment for small farmers. As a result of Scott's success, waterways throughout Florida will be protected from large, factory farm pollution and Floridians will be able to enjoy the beauty of their favorite river or spring. The case received statewide and national attention as one that would be critical to protecting waters like the Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, and the Suwannee River.
In 2005, Scott worked with state and local governments, industries and agriculture to drastically increase funding for important water quality programs, protect the public from harmful pollution, and increase funding for wastewater infrastructure. Thanks to Scott's efforts, funding for water quality programs went from $5 million per year to more than $250 million over the next ten years and funding for wastewater infrastructure will more than double.
Scott knows how important it is to work with both sides of the aisle while focusing on policy. For the past four years, he has advocated for clean water and public health and has been a uniting force among all interests. Scott's reputation as an effective advocate partnered with his knowledge of the law will enable him to be the kind of State Representative that will get the job done.
Scott will continue to fight for Florida's environment and our quality of life. As the Orlando Sentinel stated at the beginning of 2006, one of the most important issues facing District 36 is growth management. Poor growth management affects every aspect of our livesovercrowded schools, police shortages for many communities, traffic gridlock, water pollution and the lack of community parks. In addition, poor growth management in other parts of the state even affect us here, as shown by the recent hurricanes that require those of us in Central Florida to pay for the poor growth management of coastal cities through higher insurance rates. Florida must plan for the future in a way that does not degrade our quality of life. Scott believes that growth should pay for itself and that we must allow citizens more meaningful input into how their community is structured. |
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