Rep. Weatherford addressed a wide range of issues, from the economy to education to the situation in Syria at a LeMieux Center for Public Policy event on September 9th, 2013.
Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford calls on Palm Beach Atlantic University students to start making a difference in their communities. Speaking in the Lassiter Rotunda of the Warren Library on September 9, 2013, as part of the University’s LeMieux Center for Public Policy speaker series, he emphasized, “I believe that young people today have a responsibility to engage in government. You don’t have to be elected to office to be a public servant.”
During the event, Rep. Weatherford addressed a variety of pressing issues, including the economy, education, and the situation in Syria. He advocated for developing a “21st-century-based, high-standards education system that is second to none,” while also embracing the American free enterprise system. Despite challenges such as poverty, pensions, and healthcare reform, he expressed optimism about Florida’s future, highlighting a steady increase in graduation rates and an influx of new residents at the rate of 1,000 a day.
When asked about his plans after his term in the House, the father of three shared that he prefers to keep his options open, relying on God’s guidance. He also adds, “Public service is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.”