Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida (ABC) Chief Lobbyist Carol Bowen released the following statement regarding CRC Proposal 23.
“As the voice of commercial construction in Florida, Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida is opposing a proposed constitutional amendment—CRC Proposal 23—that would harm Florida’s businesses and negatively impact Floridians.
“The broad and vague language of this proposal would open Florida’s construction industry up to countless frivolous lawsuits—regardless of compliance with existing laws or valid permits—and seriously harm development in our state. Challenges would be brought—potentially even by non-Floridians or business competitors—just to obstruct or delay legal activities, assuring prolonged uncertainty and creating judicial gridlock.
“Thoughtfully crafted and thoroughly debated environmental protections are already included in Florida’s constitution, and our state’s laws provide various ways to address concerns over air and water quality when needed. This proposal is simply unnecessary and would cause more problems than it would solve.”
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida
Mallea Endorsed by Associated Builders and Contractors
The construction industry trade group says Mallea’s support for free market
principles makes him the best choice in the race for House District 116.
The Jose Mallea Campaign today announced the endorsement of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Florida, part of a national construction industry trade association that represents nearly 21,000 corporate members. Mallea is running in the special election to fill the District 116 seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
“We are very pleased to endorse Jose Mallea,” said Peter M. Dyga, President and CEO of the ABC Florida East Coast Chapter. “His commitment to the principles of free enterprise and free markets lines up very well with our values. We believe we can count on him to be the kind of advocate for economic growth and increased opportunity we need in Tallahassee.”
ABC represents every segment of commercial construction from general contractors to subcontractors and suppliers. The association promotes lower taxes, free enterprise, reasonable regulation, and is the largest provider in Florida for training in the industry. The Florida East Coast Chapter represents more than 450 member companies between Key West and the Space Coast region, making it the largest commercial construction association in Florida.
“I am honored to have the support of ABC,” said Mallea. “I appreciate their commitment to the principles of freedom and hard work that built this nation. I look forward to working with them to keep Florida’s economy strong and growing.”
