Matt Welder

Taylor campaigned on protecting Florida's working farms, ranches, and groves from overdevelopment, strengthening family agriculture, and keeping rural communities alive. He highlighted that Florida is losing farmland faster than almost any state and criticized the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program for funding conservation easements that preserve land from development without providing public recreational access.

“A strong part of his candidacy is based on concerns about development in the Sunshine State.”

wlrn.org·As of August 2026

Taylor emphasized the office's consumer-protection duties, including fairness at gas pumps, weights and measures, fuel-quality inspections, and fair business practices, while also advocating for protecting consumers without overburdening farmers with red tape.

“And on the consumer side, I believe ensuring fairness at gas pumps, markets, and businesses is essential, everyday Floridians deserve honesty and transparency.”

ballotpedia.org·As of November 2025

Taylor prioritized water quality, responsible water management, and safeguarding Florida's springs, wetlands, and rivers, emphasizing that clean water is essential to agriculture and every Florida family. He expressed concern that unchecked growth and development strain water resources, arguing Florida lacks the water and infrastructure to support continued development.

“Improve Water Quality and Safeguard Natural Resources: Clean water is essential to agriculture, wildlife, and every Florida family.”

ballotpedia.org·As of November 2025

Taylor supported tax relief for family farms and timber owners who protect their property, and pledged to stop abuse of Greenbelt tax benefits so they serve real farmers.

“Give tax relief to family farms and timber owners who protect their property.”

ballotready.org