Liesa Priddy
Liesa Priddy is a third-generation Immokalee rancher who, with her husband Russell, operates JB Ranch in Collier County. She holds a finance degree and an environmental studies degree, worked in banking and law-firm administration before returning to the ranch, and served on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from 2012 to 2017 by appointment of Gov. Rick Scott. She is a regional representative for the Florida Cattlemen's Association.
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Strongly agrees· stated position
Her site lists reducing taxes on working Floridians as a campaign goal and says free enterprise, not excessive government, lets families and businesses prosper.
"Reduce Taxes on Hard Working Floridians"
Property taxes Leans disagree· stated position
She says she agrees with lowering taxes and making homeownership affordable but worries the homestead-elimination approach will simply shift taxes and hurt rural counties like Hendry; she says she would have supported a less drastic amendment.
"I agree that we should lower taxes and make home ownership more affordable"
Property insurance Leans disagree· stated position
She supports continued state efforts to reduce insurance costs, home hardening and strong building codes, while noting insurers need adequate premiums to stay in business.
Housing affordability Leans agree· stated position
She supports increasing housing supply, expanding workforce housing and helping first-time homebuyers, along with reducing insurance costs that raise housing prices.
Immigration Strongly agrees· stated position
In her Q&A she says people here illegally should be deported and describes illegal immigration as a drain on the economy and resources.
"Those who are here illegally should be deported"
Abortion Leans disagree· stated position
Pro-life but supports abortion access in cases of rape, incest or danger to the mother's life.
"I am pro-life but support access to abortion in cases of rape, incest or when the mother’s life is in danger, after all other options are exhausted."
Guns Strongly disagrees· stated position
Protecting Second Amendment rights is listed as her first campaign priority.
"Protect Our Second Amendment Rights"
Health care Leans disagree· stated position
Focuses on lowering costs through price transparency, more providers and telehealth rather than subsidies; wants Medicaid flexibility and fraud control.
"Subsidies and Medicaid dollars only paper over costs that are far too high to begin with."
Education & school choice Strongly agrees· stated position
She says she supports school choice and that parents should have the final say in their child's education.
"Parents should continue to have the final input as to their child's education"
Environment & water Leans agree· stated position
She supports continued Everglades restoration, improving Lake Okeechobee and converting septic tanks to sewer where feasible; her ranch has received conservation-stewardship awards.
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
She supports planned growth, limiting zoning changes to control growth, and leaving growth management to county commissioners under home rule.
Elections & voting Leans disagree· stated position
Supports requiring proof of eligibility to register, comparing it to other services that require ID, while asking agencies to provide documents promptly and online.
"Making sure that only those legally qualified to vote is a basic requirement for ballot integrity."
Trump administration Leans agree· stated position
She describes herself as an America First conservative.
No public position found on 5 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Marijuana, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, 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
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.