Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
DISASTER RECOVERY: What measures should the state take to respond quickly and effectively to disasters?
VETERANS: Explain how you will support veterans through programs and resources your office oversees.
COASTAL MANAGEMENT: What policies would you endorse regarding development in flood-prone areas?
CHALLENGES: What is the greatest challenge facing the General Land Office, and how would you address it?
Benjamin Flores
I'm serving my third year as Councilman in Bay City, with almost three decades of Cybersecurity and Risk Management. I also started a small farm raising heritage pigs almost four years ago.
Beginning with the statewide implementation of the Community Emergency Response Team program by FEMA. Next, from a GLO perspective, establish working groups within the different Regional Councils chapters, to develop processes for efficient and effective recovery work. Lastly, any vendors wishing to participate in recovery efforts, will be vetted in advance of any potential disaster.
Look to address gaps in healthcare options for veterans in the valley, verify the presence of Service Officers in all counties, drastically reduce the timelines for veteran mortgage applications, fully fund the Hazelwood Act program.
Support the adoption of new weather forecasting models, and newer roofing construction techniques, along the coast. This would help with insurance prices. Second, speedup the current state efforts for flood
Not maximizing nor diversifying the sources of revenue for the Permanent School Fund. Solar, wind, geothermal should all be considered. We could provide additional funding for our schools and property tax relief.
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