Joseph Hannoush
Hannoush, of Ormond Beach, is a Libertarian Party of Florida regional representative who has run for the Florida House and U.S. House several times since 2018. He describes his philosophy as individual liberty, limited government and equal treatment under the law.
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Strongly agrees· stated position
Wants to expand sales-tax exemptions on everyday goods and cut government at all levels.
"I will address affordability by filing a bill to expand exemptions from taxes on common goods and services every Floridian needs."
Property taxes Strongly agrees· stated position
Would file a bill to repeal the property tax for all Floridians, arguing it would lower mortgages and rent.
"I will also file a bill to repeal the property tax for all Floridians"
Property insurance Strongly disagrees· stated position
Would repeal state subsidies to insurers and the requirement to carry homeowners insurance, and says high premiums signal properties that should not be owned.
"I will file a bill to repeal state subsidies to insurance carriers"
Housing affordability Leans disagree· stated position
Asked about housing affordability, Hannoush pointed to lower taxes and less government rather than new government programs, and said he favors eliminating property taxes on all properties.
"We The People have more money in our own pockets for things such as housing when the government takes less of it."
Immigration Strongly disagrees· stated position
Hannoush said he favors an "Ellis Island" approach of admitting people who pass criminal-background and health checks, with due process, but without taxpayer support for newcomers.
"give everyone a criminal background and health check, if they pass those, let them in."
Abortion Leans agree· stated position
Says he would vote against bills that limit access to abortion, while opposing taxpayer funding of abortion.
"I will vote against bills which would limit access to abortions via government law."
Education & school choice Strongly agrees· stated position
Would file a bill to double funding for student education vouchers.
"I would file a bill to double the funding of student education vouchers so more options would become affordable."
Marijuana Strongly agrees· stated position
Hannoush lists ending cannabis prohibition as one of his top three priorities, calling possession a victimless crime and saying it is time to repeal the ban.
"Cannabis possession is a victimless “crime”. It is time to repeal."
Elections & voting Leans agree· stated position
Would file a bill removing costs for documents needed to vote, which he calls repealing poll-tax laws.
"I would file a bill to remove costs to access documents which are required to vote"
No public position found on 9 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Guns, Health care, Environment & water, Growth & development, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, Trump administration, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Electric utility competition — Would file a bill to repeal exclusive electric service territories so consumers can choose their power company.