FL-HD89: Race for open HD 89 seat pits nonprofit executive (D) against education administrator (R)

With Democratic state Rep. David Silvers moving on to other endeavors after reaching term limits this year in House District 89, Palm Beach County voters must choose a new person to serve their interests in the Legislature.

They have two choices: Democrat Debra Tendrich, the founder and CEO of a childhood nutrition nonprofit called Eat Better Live Better; and Republican Daniel Zapata, a private school administrator who unsuccessfully challenged Silvers two years ago.

The candidates agree that improving education, addressing Florida’s many affordability issues and supporting small businesses are vital endeavors for HD 89’s next Representative.

Tendrich is also running on a promise to fight for abortion protections, tackle gun violence and criminal justice reform. She believes most people who oppose diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices have been misled about what it means and hopes to extend DEI in schools and workplaces while creating training programs to teach about it. She also wants to repeal a law from 2023 that placed sweeping limits on lawsuits in Florida, which she called “anti-consumer” and “gift-wrapped for insurance companies.”

In keeping with the mission of the nonprofit she runs, Tendrich promises to address food insecurity.



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