Bill Hager (Republican, incumbent)
Age: 67
Education: University of Northern Iowa, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Illinois
Marital Status: Married, two children
Residence: Delray Beach
Experience: Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, re-elected subsequently; current vice chair for the civil justice and insurance and banking subcommittees; former deputy mayor of Boca Raton, seven-year member of the Boca Raton City Council
Important Issues: Reducing regulations on small businesses; cutting taxes; proponent for education.
Quote: “My No. 1 priority is continued focus on regulating sober homes, where drug-addicted individuals go when they have completed all of their medical treatment and intervention. My second priority is beaches and beach renourishment.”
Website: billhager.org and expertinsurance
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David Silvers (Democrat)
Age: 35
Education: University of Florida, University of Miami
Marital Status: Engaged
Residence: Boca Raton
Experience: President of Tekno Books LLC; serves as a trustee for the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County Inc. board of directors; is a member of both the Rotary Club at Via Mizner Country Club and the Young Friends of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Important Issues: Protection of coastal communities from beach erosion; revamping budget cuts and over-testing in educational system; investing in job creation and improving the economy; standing up to special interests; bringing down insurance rates; finding solutions to budget challenges.
Quote: “My goal is to get effective legislation in Tallahassee for sober homes, which are residential homes that are bought then turned into rehab facilities overnight. They’re fly-by-night and are unregulated. Also, property insurance is a huge issue in this area, specifically wind insurance. People are unhappy that their wind insurance is going up every year and we haven’t had a storm in eight years.”
Website: www.votedavidsilvers.com
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