Bernard Taylor

🚒 Firefighter/Paramedic | Fighting for FL-21 | Healthcare. Clean Water. Real Wages. | Running for U.S. Congress 🌴 |

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

I’m not a career politician, I’m a firefighter, an EMT, a paramedic, a husband, a father, and someone who has spent my life serving others when they needed help most. Now, I’m running for Congress because I believe that same commitment to service belongs in Washington.

I know what it’s like to make life-or-death decisions, to work alongside people from every background, and to see firsthand the challenges families face, from rising healthcare costs and housing affordability to protecting our environment and strengthening public safety.

My campaign is about putting people before politics, listening before leading, and delivering real results for Florida’s Treasure Coast.

Together, we can fight for:
🚒 Stronger support for first responders
🏥 Affordable, accessible healthcare
🌊 Clean water and environmental protection
🏠 Affordable housing and economic opportunity
🗳️ A government that works for everyone, not just the well-connected

This campaign isn’t about me, it’s about us and the future we want to build together. Join the movement, share this video, and let’s make history together.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

Me: Stands against data centers in Florida

Them: “You want China to win in the A.I. race.”

Me: “China is beating us in Clean energy investment, we need to catch up and invest more in clean energy.”

Them: “Who cares if China is beating us in renewable energy investment.”

America!

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

November 3rd, Byron Donalds wins the race to become Governor of Florida.

November 4, Hillwood Development Company (Donors to the Byron Donalds Campaign) Submit application to build hyperscale data center in Auburndale, FL.

I’m sure that timing is a coincidence.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

@HisfavoriteTing We were putting it out.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

Someone asked why am I posting about amendment three. It passed and the voters made their choice.

I’m posting because inevitably when all the consequences that people say will happen eventually come to pass, those same people are gonna act surprised, pretend no one told them what was going to happen, and say “I didn’t vote for this.”

[Substance @SimplySubstance]

Angie Nixon confirms reporting that Chuck Schumer gave her ONLY $5000 from his Leadership PAC. She also reveals the DSCC only gave money to her campaign the DAY BEFORE the election

“It was a failed opportunity, a missed opportunity…we need to have some tough conversations.”

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

I feel for the Children’s Services Council following the passage of Amendment 3. I worry about how this will impact funding for programs that support vulnerable children and families. Our children deserve investment, not uncertainty. Their future must remain a priority.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

TREASURE COAST FLOOD RELIEF

Flooding victims in St. Lucie, Martin & Indian River counties: Help is available!

Dial 211 for food, shelter & financial assistance.

No neighbor left behind. Please share!

[Clipping Wings @ClippingWings]

Jim DeFede to Angie Nixon: You won Miami Dade. You won in Little Havana. You won Doral.

They said, "Hispanics and folks in South Florida will never vote for you because they will yell socialist/ communist" -- What does that tell you?

Tune in for Angie's answer!

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

Yes, I heard the rumor that there is a group of people trying to push Jared Moskowitz to primary Angie Nixon in 2028.

All I will say is, good luck with that.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

Fort Pierce is proposing 0% raises and no step increases for police officers, and potentially no raises for the next 2-3 years, citing a projected $6 MILLION budget shortfall, in anticipation of the consequences of Amendment 3 passing.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

Also, let’s not forget the more drastic cuts to healthcare and food assistance, from that “one big beautiful bill”, go into effect January 2027.

Do not let them rewrite history and try to blame what’s coming on everyone who just got elected.

They designed it this way because they believe Americans attention span it’s short and most of them are not capable of putting two and two together.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

AMENDMENT 3 DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT OUR FIRE DEPARTMENTS, POLICE DEPARTMENTS, OR EMS AGENCIES WILL BE PROTECTED FROM BUDGET CUTS!

LET’S LOOK AT WHAT THE LAW ACTUALLY SAYS.

Florida Amendment 3, House Joint Resolution 1-F, amends Article VII, Section 9(a)(2)(a) of the Florida Constitution.

The amendment identifies public safety as an authorized use of local property tax revenue, including:

“law enforcement, fire service, and emergency medical service”

Sounds like protection, right?

HERE’S THE PROBLEM:

Nowhere in that provision does it establish:

- A guaranteed minimum budget for fire or police departments.

- Protection against firefighter, police officer, or paramedic layoffs.

- A requirement to maintain current staffing levels.

- A guarantee that fire stations will remain open.

- A requirement that public safety receive funding before other authorized services.

- A requirement for the state to replace lost local property tax revenue.

The amendment restricts how property tax revenue may be used, but it DOES NOT establish how much must be spent on public safety.

And that distinction matters!

It insist that you fund these services, but it does not make it mandatory that you keep these services.

READ THE LAW FOR YOURSELF:

Florida House Joint Resolution 1-F (2026), Article VII, Section 9(a)(2), Florida Constitution.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

So y’all were OK with defunding the police this entire time? All you needed was to save some money on your property tax. Why you didn’t say that in the beginning?

Salute to amendment 3, you did what progressives could never get accomplished.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

I oppose the proposed data centers in Indiantown, FL! Our communities shouldn’t sacrifice water resources, affordable electricity, and environmental protections for corporate profits. Economic development must put residents first, not billion-dollar corporations.

[Bernard Taylor @BTForFL]

@OliverALarkin The fight has only just begun.

[Oliver Larkin @OliverALarkin]

Thank you @BTForFL for picking right back up after August 18 and getting to work to elect our sister Angie. Turning St. Lucie blue and waking up the Treasure Coast is just the beginning of the incredible work we know you are ready to continue leading.

[rolandsmartin @rolandsmartin]

"How you raise 16 million for the US Senate in Florida... when the woman who beat you is in Florida? Why are you not giving money to her?" @rolandsmartin on Alex Vindman https://t.co/90PQwRwmUH

[rolandsmartin @rolandsmartin]

"DSA had infrastructure. DSA was knocking on doors. DSA had volunteers. The Democratic Party didn't like Angie." @rolandsmartin on why Angie Nixon joined DSA https://t.co/90PQwRwmUH

[rolandsmartin @rolandsmartin]

"There is no way in the world anyone with half of a brain could say that Angie Nixon was uninspiring." @rolandsmartin on James Carville contradicting himself https://t.co/90PQwRwmUH

[rolandsmartin @rolandsmartin]

"Val Demings... lost by 1.27 million votes. Angie Nixon lost by 238,000 votes, but she was an awful candidate?" @rolandsmartin on James Carville https://t.co/90PQwRwmUH