If there was ever a time your voice can be heard, it is now. Jacksonville elections are days away. And, your vote is crucial.
It may be easy to sit back and relax, feeling confident candidates who support our industry’s interests will win. We know they are the best candidates and we hear other people saying the same thing.
So on March 24 it might not seem so important to go to the polls to cast your vote, especially when you feel confident the candidate you support will win. NEFBA has endorsed solid candidates, candidates we expect to support continued growth in our region.
It’s been said there is no such thing as not voting. You either go to the polls and cast your vote for the candidate of your choice or you stay home and allow your neighbor’s vote to be compounded.
When candidates who do not support industry-friendly initiatives take office, we all are affected. Not only does doing our jobs become more difficult, but the community suffers.
New regulations, increased fees and more difficult processes contribute to higher costs of doing business and higher costs for our products and services.
NEFBA interviews candidates and assesses their past actions as well as their campaign promises.
Our Political Action Committee has a reputation for holding firm on endorsing candidates who understand, appreciate and support the mission of our industry — to provide safe, comfortable housing opportunities for all our citizens.
I urge you to vote March 24. Cast your vote and ensure the continued growth of our industry and Northeast Florida’s economy. NEFBA’s endorsed candidates are listed on Pages 33 and 35 in this edition of Builder News and on the NEFBA website at www.nefba.com.
See you at the polls!
Rick Morales
President, Morales Construction Co.