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# Carlos Guillermo Smith for State Senate

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- [Orlando Rep. Carlos Smith urges Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency over Florida's affordable housing crisis](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/orlando-rep-carlos-smith-urges-gov-desantis-to-declare-state-of-emergency-over-floridas-affordable-housing-crisis/) - Florida Democrats are pushing Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody to declare a state of emergency over the state's affordable housing crisis. In a letter to Gov. DeSantis, Orlando representative Carlos Guillermo Smith urged the state's top executive to take action as much of the state has seen rapid rent increases and housing
- [Carlos Guillermo Smith: Men should care about protecting abortion access, too](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/carlos-guillermo-smith-men-should-care-about-protecting-abortion-access-too/) - When someone decides to have an abortion it should be safe, affordable, and free from punishment or judgment. Abortion rights have come under increasing attack across the country, with 12 states having passed restrictions on abortion access in just the last year, including our neighbors Alabama and Georgia with two of the most extreme abortion
- [Carlos Smith, Anna Eskamani applaud eightfold increase in state arts funding](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/carlos-smith-anna-eskamani-applaud-eightfold-increase-in-state-arts-funding/) - This year's budget includes $21.2 million for arts, up from $2.6 million. After embracing arts and cultural funding as their personal priority issues this winter, Democratic state Reps. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Anna Eskamani are cheering the proposed 2020 state budget for including $21 million for competitive arts and cultural grants programs, eight times as much as the current
- [Carlos Smith urges Ron DeSantis to add Puerto Rico licenses to effort](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/carlos-smith-urges-ron-desantis-to-add-puerto-rico-licenses-to-effort/) - "The standard for many of these licenses is actually higher on the island," Smith said. Democratic state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, who attended the opening of Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ “Deregathon” effort to open professional licensure Thursday, urged the governor to also consider waiving some licensing requirements for migrants from Puerto Rico who arrive licensed on the island.
- [Carlos Guillermo Smith’s ‘Restore Our Bright Futures’ act aims to help more students go to college](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/carlos-guillermo-smiths-restore-our-bright-futures-act-aims-to-help-more-students-go-to-college/) - Carlos Guillermo Smith, a UCF graduate himself, wants you to have more access to higher education – that’s why his new bill, HB 489, introduces sweeping expansions to the Bright Futures scholarship. The bill, called the “Restore Our Bright Futures” act, will return the scholarship to the levels of the 2010-11 school year and make it
- [Ban on steroids for greyhound racing dogs passes House](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/ban-on-steroids-for-greyhound-racing-dogs-passes-house/) - A bipartisan bill banning the use of steroids on greyhound racing dogs was approved Thursday by the Florida House of Representatives. House Bill 743, cosponsored by Democratic state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith of Orlando and Republican state Rep. Alex Miller of Sarasota, was approved in the house by a vote of 84 to 32, despite strong opposition from racetrack and

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- [Home - Thank You](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/) - Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith is a proven fighter for Florida families and students.
- [Better Healthcare](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/better-healthcare/) - On the Issues Better Healthcare Over the past two years, the rise of COVID-19 has revealed the important role lawmakers play in keeping citizens healthy and safe. Carlos has always taken this role very seriously, which is why it was no surprise he became one of the most vocal proponents of public safety measures when
- [Contact Us](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/contact/) - Get in Touch Contact Our Campaign carlos@carlosguillermosmith.com (407) 801-0049
- [Endorsements](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/endorsements/) - Endorsements U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost Florida's 10th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz Florida's 23rd Congressional district Senator Shevrin Jones Florida Senate District 34 Senator Victor Torres Florida Senate District 25 Senator Geraldine Thompson Florida Senate District 15 Senator Lori Berman Florida Senate District 26 Senator Tracie Davis Florida Senate District 5 Senator Rosalind Osgood
- [Animal Welfare](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/animal-welfare/) - On the Issues Animal Welfare Humane Treatment of Florida's Greyhound Racing Dogs As a member of the Florida House, Carlos worked alongside animal welfare advocates in support of enacting important protections for greyhound racing dogs. In 2017, Rep. Smith passed legislation in the House with overwhelming bipartisan support that banned the use of harmful anabolic
- [Home](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/home/) - By providing your cell phone number you consent to receive periodic campaign updates from Carlos Guillermo Smith for State Senate. Texting & data rates may apply. Vote on August 20, 2024 General Election November 5, 2024 By providing your cell phone number you consent to receive periodic campaign updates from Carlos Guillermo Smith for State
- [Gun Reform](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/gun-reform/) - On the Issues Gun Reform A Committed Champion for Gun Safety Reform On June 12th, 2016, a gunman walked into Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando and killed 49 people with a Sig Sauer MCX — a new age version of the AR-15. Our community was devastated by this tragedy and Carlos was deeply impacted
- [Senate District 17](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/district-17/) - State Senate District 17 The newly redrawn Senate District 17 includes parts of Downtown Orlando, Thornton Park, Lake Eola Heights, Belle Isle, Edgewood, Conway, Lake Underhill, Audubon Park, Baldwin Park, unincorporated Winter Park, Semoran Boulevard, Union Park, UCF, Waterford Lakes, Avalon Park, Bithlo, Christmas, Wedgefield, Lake Nona and more!Visit https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find to see if you live
- [Sign Our Petition](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/petition/) - Sign Our Petition Download, Sign, and Mail Carlos' 2024 Ballot Petition! Download and print the petitionFill it out completelySign and date the petitionMail it to our campaign address: Carlos Guillermo Smith for State Senate P.O. Box 677205 Orlando, FL 32867 Remember, only residents of Senate District 17 can sign the petition to help Carlos qualify
- [Meet Carlos](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/about/) - Meet Carlos Guillermo Smith Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith is a proven fighter for Florida families and students. A respected civil rights leader, Carlos is an alumnus of the University of Central Florida who proudly identifies as a LGBTQ, Latino and forward thinking millennial who prioritizes people over politics. In November 2016, Central Florida voters elected
- [UCF and Higher Education](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/ucf-and-higher-education/) - On the Issues UCF and Higher Education Bright Futures/Sunshine Scholarship Carlos graduated from UCF in 2003 and himself understands how important access to scholarships and financial aide is to students who may not otherwise be able to afford college or a university. Bright Futures helped Carlos pay for tuition at UCF — without it he
- [Workers' Rights & Stronger Unions](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/workers-rights-stronger-unions/) - On the Issues Workers’ Rights & Stronger Unions Better Jobs and Fairer Treatment for Workers Carlos is a champion for working families and he understands that Floridians deserve a real living wage, good benefits like earned sick time and access to affordable medical treatment and lifesaving care. He will always stand up for workers and
- [Women's Rights](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/womens-rights/) - On the Issues Women’s Rights Fighting to Defend Reproductive Rights Reproductive rights are under attack in the Florida legislature, and have been ever since Republicans took over as the majority party. Personal medical decisions should be made by a woman and her doctor, not by politicians in Tallahassee or Washington. Carlos opposes any legislation meant
- [Standing Up For Immigrants](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/standing-up-for-immigrants/) - On the Issues Standing Up For Immigrants Carlos’ immigration policy is simple: no person is illegal. For decades, Republicans have demonized undocumented immigrants as lawless criminals that take advantage of our society. And they do this to justify removing them from the state. But Carlos’ understands that this characterization could not be further from the
- [Safer, Stronger Public Schools](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/safer-stronger-public-schools/) - On the Issues Safer, Stronger Public Schools A graduate himself of our Florida public schools, Carlos is committed to making sure schools and teachers have the resources they need to provide all students a quality education — that’s why Florida PTA named Carlos their Legislator of the Year in 2020! Carlos has been a champion of
- [Puerto Rico](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/puerto-rico/) - On the Issues Puerto Rico The past decade has been challenging for the people of Puerto Rico. The territory is still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria and an ongoing debt crisis continues to wreck the island’s economy. Worst of all, Boricuas has received little help from lawmakers in D.C. or Florida. While
- [LGBTQ Equality](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/lgbtq-equality/) - On the Issues LGBTQ Equality Carlos has dedicated his life to defending civil rights for Black and Brown communities, women, immigrants, LGBTQ and the disabled. Decades ago, when politicians began attacking the civil rights and liberties of people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, LGBTQ people began organizing and demanding a seat at
- [Funding for Arts & Culture](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/funding-for-arts-culture/) - On the Issues Funding for Arts & Culture Carlos Delivers on Arts and Culture Funding In 2018, hundreds of non-profit organizations were devastated when the legislature slashed the arts and culture grant program by 90% from $25 million in 2017 down to $2.7 million. As a lifelong supporter of the arts, Carlos jumped into action
- [Environmental Protection & Clean Water](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/environmental-protection-clean-water/) - On the Issues Environmental Protection & Clean Water Protecting Florida’s Ecosystems As a native Floridian, Carlos is deeply committed to protecting Florida’s diverse ecosystems, including lakes, forests, wetlands, and more.Carlos has been repeatedly recognized by the Sierra Club’s Florida Chapter as a champion for always voting against legislation that would lessen environmental protections.Throughout his time
- [End Corporate Welfare](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/end-corporate-welfare/) - On the Issues End Corporate Welfare Funding affordable housing, paying our teachers, fixing the healthcare system, and more are all serious problems facing Florida today. And solving these problems means dedicating money and resources towards doing so. This becomes difficult when Florida’s corporations refuse to pay their fair share, and worse yet when lawmakers in
- [Criminal Justice, Police, & Prison Reform](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/criminal-justice-police-prison-reform/) - On the Issues Criminal Justice, Police, & Prison Reform In the summer of 2020, the police shootings of many innocent black Americans brought the issue of police reform to the forefront of the political landscape. People took to the streets to make their voices heard and fight for change. Since his election in 2016, Carlos
- [Cannabis Reform](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/cannabis-reform/) - On the Issues Cannabis Reform Make Medical Cannabis Affordable In 2016, 71% of Florida voters overwhelming approved Amendment 2 legalizing medical cannabis in our state. Afterwards, Republicans in the legislature passed an implementing law that created a cartel-like system which led to monopolies for big cannabis industry players and prohibited small businesses from entering the
- [Affordable Housing & Renters' Rights](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/affordable-housing-renters-rights/) - On the Issues Affordable Housing & Renters’ Rights Central Florida is currently in the midst of one of the worst affordable housing crises in the United States. Housing prices have skyrocketed in recent decades while the development of low-priced housing has stagnated. The result is thousands of low-wage families struggling to find the money to
- [On the Issues](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/issues/) - On the Issues Safer, Stronger Public Schools Gun Reform Workers' Rights & Stronger Unions Women's Rights Animal Welfare Cannabis Reform UCF & Higher Education Affordable Housing & Renters' Rights LGBTQ Equality Puerto Rico Standing Up for Immigrants End Corporate Welfare Environmental Protection & Clean Water Better Healthcare Funding for Arts & Culture
- [Latest Updates](https://carlosguillermosmith.com/updates/) - Latest Updates Orlando Rep. Carlos Smith urges Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency over Florida’s affordable housing crisis December 17, 2021 Florida Democrats are pushing Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody to declare a state of emergency over the state’s affordable housing crisis. In ... Read More Carlos Guillermo Smith: Men should

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