Candidates from across the Tampa Bay area were asked to complete our 2014 Legislative Candidate Questionnaire. Below are the responses for the candidates from Florida House District 35.
For the full list of Tampa Bay legislative candidates and their contact information, visit the 2014 Legislative Candidate Questionnaire home page.
Hamilton R. Hanson (No Party Affiliation) – Responded with a statement. (included as “Additional Comments” at the end of this page)
hamiltonhernando@hotmail.com | 727-522-0189
Blaise Ingoglia (Republican) – Did not respond.
blaise.ingoglia.fl@gmail.com | 352-585-9802
Rose Rocco (Democrat) – Did not respond.
mbsinc1979@aol.com | 352-686-5183
James Scavetta (No Party Affiliation) – Did not respond.
shadowhawk.inc@gmail.com | 352-684-5076
Economic Issues & Taxes
1. What do you propose or support to increase economic prosperity within the State of Florida?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
2. Excessive regulations can hamper small business growth. Which specific regulations, if any, would you repeal?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
3. The Florida Legislature passed a $77 billion budget in 2014, the largest in history, and the trend line indicates we will see another record next year. (A) Do you consider this to be a problem, and if so, (B) what specific actions would you recommend taking in order to better steward taxpayer dollars?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
4. Would you support legislation that would refund the $1.5 billion taxpayers’ investment in the now-cancelled Levy County Nuclear Power Plant? Why or why not?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
Education
5. Do you support a repeal of Common Core State Standards (now rebranded to “Florida Standards”) in Florida? If not, what changes, if any, would you propose or support?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
Environment
6. Do you support offshore drilling in Florida waters?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
Civil Liberties
7. Would you support legislation in Florida that nullified the NSA’s ability to perform warrantless surveillance of Floridians?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
8. A bill was filed in the Senate in 2013 (SB 846: Search and Seizure of a Portable Electronic Device) that would have required that a search warrant be issued before a search of someone’s mobile device was permitted. Would you vote in support of this bill? Why or why not?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
9. Do you support a repeal of red light cameras in Florida? Why or why not?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
Drugs
10. Should all drug offenders, even non-violent and first-time offenders receive mandatory sentences? Would you suggest policies other than incarceration to deal with drug use?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
11. Do you support the legalization of medical marijuana as proposed by the United for Care Amendment? Why or why not?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
12. Do you support drug testing of welfare recipients? Why or why not?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
The US Constitution
13. Do you support a state’s right to nullify federal law, as many have already done for example by legalizing medical marijuana, or blocking implementation of the Affordable Care Act?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
14. Would you have voted for Florida HB 209 – “Carrying Concealed Weapon or Concealed Firearm”, which would have granted an exception from criminal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon or a concealed firearm when evacuating? Why or why not?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
Healthcare
15. There is no argument that health care costs are completely disconnected from a person’s ability to pay. What do you propose or support to help reduce the cost of health care services in Florida?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
16. Would you vote in favor of Florida accepting the federal funds set aside for Medicaid Expansion? Why or why not?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
Government Fairness and Transparency
17. What are your thoughts on legislation that gives a competitive advantage to a specific company or industry?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
18. In several recent studies, Florida has been found to be in either the top 10 or the top 5 most corrupt states in the nation. What do you propose or support to help reduce corruption in Florida?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
19. Currently, millions of dollars in campaign contributions filter through political committees that are controlled by legislative leaders. (A) Do you consider this a problem, and if so, (B) what, if anything, would you suggest be done about it?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
20. In February 2013, Watchdog group Integrity Florida reported[1] that Enterprise Florida has failed to meet its job creation objective, lacks transparency, has the appearance of pay-to-play, is engaged in apparent conflicts of interest, and is picking winners and losers in the Florida economy by demonstrating state government favoritism to certain companies and industries. Would you support an Inspector General investigation into Enterprise Florida and legislation to take corrective actions?
Hanson: Did not respond.
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
Any additional comments or thoughts:
Hanson:
As a first-time candidate, I am truly overwhelmed by the constant stream of surveys I am receiving to be completed and returned. I’m not overwhelmed by the amount of work they involve in providing answers, but I AM overwhelmed that all of the surveys have a purpose of adding NEW legislation to the already over-burdening legislation now in place.
I am a Constitutional, small “c” conservative. The following dictionary definitions may help to understand my philosophy.
CONSERVE: To keep in a safe or sound state; to avoid wasteful or destructive use.
CONSERVATIVE: A political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, stressing established institutions and preferring gradual development to abrupt change; cautious, discreet, thoughtful, deliberative.
On that basis, I am neither seeking endorsements for my candidacy, nor am I seeking public office merely to make more rules. I will work to remove rules for living mandated on others while often leaving the elected officials and/or special interest groups exempt from those same rules, and rules which have not been approved by a consensus (75%) of the total population in my district.
The surveys most often ask for MY opinion on a variety of subjects, and then ask me to commit to voting on specific details of any future legislation.
My response has now been formulated in the following way:
At the federal level, we have a book of how to govern. Amendment X says that all duties and responsibilities not listed in Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution will be reserved to the States. On that basis, all federal legislation outside Article 1, Section 8 will receive a negative response from me.
At the State level, a consensus of the citizens in my district must notify me (positive action) of their desire for the legislation in question. Without a large consensus of all (not just the voters) my constituents, my response will be negative.
On that basis, I would suggest that you educate my constituents on your desires and gain a consensus opinion for passage of your suggested rules for others to live by.
Thank you for forwarding your questionnaire. MY opinion is not the determining factor. The affirmative desires of a consensus of all my constituents will win the day for your agenda.
Sincerely yours,
Hamilton R. Hanson
Candidate for Florida Representative, District 35, Hernando County
May God Bless and Restore the America I know and love!!!
Ingoglia: Did not respond.
Rocco: Did not respond.
Scavetta: Did not respond.
[1] Ben Wilcox and Dan Krassner: “Enterprise Florida: Economic Development or Corporate Welfare?”
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