Ron DeSantis

Rank 34 of 47

Score -52

Florida’s DOGE teams have been auditing counties and municipalities for excessive spending, DEI initiatives, and other irresponsible uses of tax dollars. In Jacksonville, they found that the city has spent your tax dollars on a $7.5 million one-mile sidewalk project, nearly $2

10/1/2025, 7:41:55 PM

The statement addresses public spending and accountability, which are relevant public issues. It critiques the use of tax dollars for specific projects, suggesting they are excessive or irresponsible. The tone is critical, aiming to highlight perceived fiscal mismanagement.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to hold public entities accountable, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by promoting responsible governance. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement could promote understanding of fiscal responsibility, but it may lack empathy if it dismisses the potential benefits of the criticized projects.
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in criticism of public spending, which can be constructive if it leads to dialogue and improvement, but it risks being perceived as a personal attack on those responsible for the spending decisions.