CivorenWhat is Joseph Hoolihan running for?
- Race
- Florida State House District 71
Joseph Hoolihan is a Manatee County small business owner and real estate agent who has helped families with their homes since 2015. A Floridian since 1988 and one of five kids raised on hard work and discipline, he describes himself as a conservative running as an independent voice focused on responsibility and accountability; he has also published a series of books for young athletes.
Where does Joseph Hoolihan stand on the issues?
Joseph Hoolihan has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Affordable Housing
SupportsSupports making homeownership affordable by tackling property taxes and insurance premiums, limiting how many short-term rentals operate in a neighborhood, and holding STR owners accountable for their guests.
“Affordable Homes and NO STRs”
AI Regulation & Safety
SupportsSupports responsible AI with common-sense guardrails - access to AI tools and training for students, teachers, and small businesses, plus clear privacy limits and penalties for deceptive or harmful uses.
“Access and protection. Not one or the other.”
K-12 Education
SupportsSupports future-proofing school programs, keeping physical fitness and competitive sports in schools at every age, and keeping schools open and transparent with families.
“Stronger Families · Smarter Kids”
Law Enforcement & First Responders
SupportsSupports adequately equipping and paying police, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, and doctors, with benefits and support that continue after service.
“Back the Badge & First Responders”
Local Governance & Public Service
SupportsSupports responsible, accountable growth with early notice to residents, a real voice before growth decisions, and infrastructure and small business support matched to new growth.
“Clear, early notice to residents about development coming near their homes.”
hoolihanforflorida.comAs of August 2026
Tourism
SupportsSupports investing in sports tourism as an economic engine - protecting funding for school sports and investing in LECOM Park, parks, recreation facilities, and new community complexes open to everyone.
“Sports Tourism That Powers Manatee”
Education
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