To the editor:

Two years of legislative disappointment have engaged more community advocates into action.

The legislative session last year ended with very few legislations that address Floridian’s community issues; instead, some laws imposed financial barriers for felons to restore their right to vote, made it hard for citizens to challenge developers in proposed land-use changes, allowed teachers to carry guns and even a Toll Road was passed into law.

The Toll Road passed into law, which comprises critical wetlands, endangered species habitat, and jeopardized the Everglades restoration was an indication of a new trend of inefficiency and undoubtedly support to the Corporate Establishment that includes limiting public participation, eradicates home rule, and doesn’t solve water quality problems and global warming impacts.

This year the legislative session is ending as another disappointment for advocates who are watching their representatives lean in favor of corporations and special interest.

Tax giveaways, LGBTQ discrimination, and bills manipulated to benefit vested interests to mention a few are infuriating community members and leaders who are engaging more in the political process because they see the lack of effective action by the Florida Legislature.

Solemi Hernandez

Naples