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Civility, What Happened?

Coming Together on 911 – Civility. What Happened?

I remember when red and blue were integral colors of the American flag, before they became political and ideological dividing lines, before each claimed to be the only “home team,” and before they prevented us from civilly engaging with each other.

I am running because CIVILITY is the New Path Ahead.

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Banks Helfrich

Candidate for Florida House,
District 25

As a native Floridian, I love this state. As a resident of South Lake County, I love farming and teaching sustainability to this community. As a Candidate for State House, I love finding solutions to the issues of our time.

I'm With Banks!

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This is what CIVILITY looks like.

Small farmer, native Floridian, and champion for political CIVILITY – the act of attacking issues rather than people.
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Sustainability! Who’s in?

"Who wants to learn how to grow their own food, given the plants to grow their own food and then eat the food grown by their own plants?
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Stories Are The Glue Of Our Community

A Letter to You, my Neighbors! I am pivoting and asking you to go on this adventure with me.
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