Ron DeSantis

Rank 21 of 47

Score 41

Reposted by Ron DeSantis

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

12d

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 achievements and comparisons with New York, highlighting fiscal management and tax relief. It aims to present the state's financial efficiency and governance under the current administration.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not contain harmful language and focuses on factual comparisons. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding of Florida's fiscal policies and achievements, though it may lack depth in addressing broader implications. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses the platform to highlight perceived successes in governance, aiming to influence public perception positively. [+1]