Ron DeSantis

Rank 22 of 47

Score 37

Florida has:
—lowest # of state employees per capita
—top 2 states for lowest spending per capita
—state (23+ million residents) budget is less than budget of NYC city (8 million residents)
—state budget is less than half of NY state budget (and FL has 3+ million more residents)

Ron DeSantis

@GovRonDeSantis

13d

Since I became governor, we have run budget surpluses, reduced the state’s legacy debt by more than 50%, and enacted record tax relief.

The ‘Floridians First’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 builds on our track record of success, with transformative support for education,

12/11/2025, 3:57:01 PM

The statement discusses Florida's budgetary efficiency and compares it to New York's, highlighting fiscal achievements under the current governor. It aims to present Florida's financial management in a positive light, emphasizing budget surpluses and tax relief.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not appear to cause harm and focuses on fiscal achievements. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding of Florida's budgetary position but may lack context regarding the implications of low spending per capita. [+1]
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 is promotional and does not engage with opposing views or criticisms.