A Letter from Steve:

Dear Friend,

We are living in very difficult and trying times. People – our families, friends and neighbors are hurting from the tumultuous economic times we have encountered, and yet our elected officials seem unable to get past their own political posturing to find solutions to help those they claim to represent. We need a return to a government of, by and for the people.

That is why I have made the decision to run for Congress in Florida’s second congressional district. After prayerful consideration, and speaking with family and friends the decision to enter this race for Congress was clear.

My family has lived along Florida’s gulf coast for generations and has seen both good times and bad. Through it all we have always held a very strong sense of community, and today as I look around the only place I have ever called home, I know we are in need of new leadership in our nations’ capitol.

I cannot remember a time when our country was in such dire need of principled leaders who understand the importance of putting people before politics and good policy before special interest pressure. As I enter this race, I do so not as a career politician but as a husband, a father, a son, a business owner and an individual who recognizes that we the people need someone to fight for us.

I am excited to begin a very open and honest dialogue with the people of the second district. We need to start a conversation designed to foster new and creative ideas that will address the problems that face us today. A conversation that as your next Congressman does not end when the campaign ends but a dialogue that we continue until we have addressed our most pressing issues.

Over the course of this campaign I will work hard to earn your vote. I am grateful for the opportunity to run for Congress, and humbled by the potential to represent our district, to represent you, in Washington.