Brevard County Commission, District 1

Nathan Slusher

LibertarianSmall-business owner (NRAYS LLC); chair, Libertarian Party of Brevard County

Libertarian Nathan Slusher is a Titusville native and Titusville High School graduate who owns a maintenance business and chairs the Libertarian Party of Brevard County. He was the Libertarian candidate for the District 1 seat in 2024 and had earlier run for Titusville City Council. His 2026 platform centers on repairing drainage, potholes and other infrastructure during the shortened two-year term.

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Positions on the major issues

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Taxes & spending Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Cutting taxes should be a top priority, even if it means less government spending on services."

His platform says Brevard County taxes have only gone up over the last 10 years, that protecting the county's tax cap is the bare minimum, and that government should cut its budget as households have; he calls for ending excessive spending.

"Protecting The Tax Cap is the absolute bare minimum any candidate should be doing."

Property taxes Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Florida should eliminate or sharply reduce homestead property taxes, even if local governments must cut services or find other revenue."

Libertarian Party profile says he is working on a plan to remove property taxes while still funding the county.

"working to create a plan to remove property taxes while still funding the county"

Growth & development Strongly agrees· stated position

Statement: "Growth and development should be slowed or more tightly regulated (higher impact fees, density limits, stronger local control)."

Says he would vote no on all new development until the surrounding infrastructure is repaired, and makes repairing storm drains, potholes, canals and sewer pipes his top reason for running.

"Vote No on all new development, until the surrounding infrastructure is repaired"

Crime & policing Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Criminal penalties should be tougher and police funding increased, rather than emphasizing reform and rehabilitation."

Says he stands with firefighters, the Sheriff's Office, police and emergency management and would ensure staff are properly paid and their facilities kept in good condition. He does not address criminal penalties.

"I stand with our firefighters, emergency responders, and emergency management. This includes ensuring our staff is properly paid and the infrastructure of their facilities stay in top working condition."
No public position found on 3 issues

We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Housing affordability, Environment & water, 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.

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