Ali Florkowski for Chair

Leading with Experience, Faith, and Conservative Values

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Elect Ali Florkowski for Chair of the Hernando County Republican Executive Committee

Ali Florkowski: A Proven Leader for
Hernando County Republicans

As a dedicated conservative with extensive experience in leadership, community engagement, and political strategy, I am ready to strengthen the Hernando County Republican Party and promote our values.

  • Political Expertise: Graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in Political Science and International Studies, completed graduate-level campaigning courses, and worked on Kat Cammack’s and Ron DeSantis’ re-election campaigns.
  • Strategic Innovator: Developed original strategies to elect Republican candidates, inspired by Trump’s vision of true “hope and change.”
  • Community Builder: Founded Tel Aviv (Hebrew for “Spring Hill”) Messianic Fellowship in Hernando County, led ministries in Florida and Texas, and organized events like Christ in the Passover dinners for hundreds.
  • Event Planner: Coordinated engaging community events, including camping trips and Emmaus encounters, collaborating with pastors and organizations to foster unity.
  • Entrepreneurial Leader: Self-taught web design, founded an online store selling Israeli goods, and traveled nationwide to Christian conferences, supporting homeschooling for my children.
  • Skilled Counselor: Provided counsel to church members, honed through years of seminars, enhancing ability to connect with and understand people’s needs.

My Vision for Hernando County Republicans

With a steadfast commitment to America First politics, I aim to lead the Hernando County Republican Party with purpose and impact. My goals are:

  • Strengthen Republican Unity: Rally our community around America First principles by organizing inclusive events and fostering collaboration among local conservatives.
  • Promote Fair Participation: Educate members on the role of a political party, clarify RPOF rules, and train members on Robert’s Rules of Order to ensure orderly, inclusive meetings where everyone’s voices are heard and ideas are freely expressed.
  • Elect Strong Candidates: Develop and execute innovative campaign strategies to ensure the success of Republican candidates who champion our values, with a special emphasis on school board races. Identify and champion school board candidates committed to Western civilization, supporting families seeking an education system rooted in Western, Christian values.
  • Boost REC Membership: Create a committee focused on filling vacancies in key precincts.
  • Engage and Inspire Voters: Leverage digital tools and social media to modernize outreach, energize our base through grassroots efforts, and attract younger voters to grow Republican support in Hernando County.

From Disengaged to Devoted: My America First Path

I was raised in Largo and settled in Hernando County 25 years ago. As the third of seven children from a homeschooling family, I now proudly parent two grown sons, Billy and Barry, who have blessed me with three grandchildren: Lillian, William, and Donavan.

I recently graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in Political Science and International Studies, focusing on the Middle East. Before college, I was disengaged from politics, avoiding news entirely during the Obama years, as it felt disheartening coming from a military family witnessing the country’s decline [When I wanted to know who to vote for, I would have to call Elizabeth Witherell]. That changed with Trump’s 2016 AIPAC speech, and of course his amazing election victory, which reignited my political passion and gave me a sense of real “hope and change.” Inspired to contribute to America’s de-transformation, I eagerly pursued my degree. Since then, I’ve worked on Kat Cammack’s and Ron DeSantis’ re-election campaigns.

A Little About the Past

Twenty-five years ago, after moving to Hernando County, I founded Tel Aviv Messianic Fellowship (Tel Aviv meaning "Spring Hill" in Hebrew), a church focused on the Hebrew roots of Christianity. I later led a similar church in Dallas, Texas. These experiences honed skills that enabled me to outshine others in a future role as chair of the Hernando County Republican Executive Committee. One key skill is event planning; my ministry hosted Christ in the Passover dinners for hundreds, collaborating with other organizations and pastors for inclusionary, successful events. I also organized camping trips and Emmaus encounters as part of the ministry’s regular activities.

Entrepreneurial & Interpersonal Skills

To support homeschooling my children, as I too was homeschooled, I taught myself web design and founded an online store selling anointing oils, prayer shawls, books, Bibles, and other items from Israel, and traveled across the country to sell at Christian conferences. This experience, combined with years of counseling seminars and providing counsel to church members, has honed my ability to connect with people, discern their nuances, and strengthen my leadership and organizational skills.

America First Politics: My Dedicated Career Choice

Many business professionals smartly take on leadership roles at their local REC to grow their businesses, which is both a strategic and respectable decision. For me, America First politics is my dedicated career: it’s what I’ve trained for and fully committed to.

Contact Ali

352-675-8819 || ali@florkowski.email

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