FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 13, 2022

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Erin Isaac

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The Florida Association of State Troopers today released the following letter endorsing Wilton Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner.

Endorsement Letter from Mike Kirby,

Florida Association of State Troopers Chairman:

"On behalf of myself and the FAST Board of Directors, we are honored to endorse you for the Cabinet position of Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Your foresight and efforts on behalf of troopers, police officers and other first responders during your time as Senate president has led to an unprecedented increase in funding that rewards and supports the brave men and women of Florida’s law enforcement community and will ensure that agencies are able to equip and properly compensate the fine men and women who dedicate their lives in the service and protection of others.

"The Florida Association of State Troopers (FAST) was founded in 1986 by uniformed officers of the Florida Highway Patrol and is the oldest troopers-only service organization in the state of Florida. FAST represents and supports more than 1,200 active, auxiliary, reserve and retired troopers and their families throughout Florida.

"Congratulations and best wishes. We look forward to working with you on issues that may impact the Florida Highway Patrol as you serve the citizens of Florida as a member of the Florida Cabinet."

Wilton’s commonsense conservatism has earned endorsements across the state from hardworking farmers and builders to our brave law enforcement community. His work to protect our Second Amendment rights, to keep our taxes low and our economy strong has Floridians standing with Wilton, because they know he stands with them.

President Donald Trump, Governor Ron DeSantis, 59 Florida Sheriffs, The NRA, Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC, The Florida Police Benevolent Association, The Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Professional Firefighters, Florida Forestry Association, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Americans for Tax Reform, Florida Family Action, Florida Home Builders Association PAC, The Associated Industries of Florida, Colonel Mike Waltz, Congressman John Rutherford, Attorney General Ashley Moody and CFO Jimmy Patronis have all endorsed Wilton Simpson for Agriculture Commissioner.

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