Byron Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and he is also the proud son of a hardworking and loving single mother. His mother dedicated her time instilling in him that greatness requires sacrifice, which drives him as a devoted family man and United States Congressman.
Byron is a graduate of Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron's career led him to Southwest Florida, where he worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron represented Hendry County and east Collier County in the State Capitol. During his tenure in the Florida House, Byron served as the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee Chair during the 2018-2019 Legislative Session and served as the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee's Chairman 2019-2020 Legislative Session. While serving in the Florida House, primarily focused on elder affairs, criminal justice reform, and ensuring that each child has access to a world-class education.
Southwest Florida’s waterways serve as the lifeblood of our community and our local economy. As your representative, you have my commitment that I will preserve and protect these precious waterways for generations to follow. I am in support of environmental research and projects that lead to the preservation of our waters. On the other hand, we cannot support legislation that will burden taxpayers and vital industries that create millions of good-paying jobs. Radical policies should not drive environmental policy. The solution should be simple; continue to be a responsible steward of the environment and support American energy jobs.
The Central Everglades Restoration Plan is an excellent example of a commonsense, bipartisan solution that will maintain our water and conserve a vital part of our environment.