Moe Dimanche

Where Dimanche stands

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Ensuring faith in our Government. Sometimes, individuals elected to positions of public trust don't understand the law. How can they uphold something they don't understand? Jurisdictions have blurred lines because of the severe lack of understanding of our laws. Municipal law enforcement behaves like they are sheriff's deputies. Surveillance of the People is inescapable and this is a violation of the Constitution. Proposed Amendments are supposed to be submitted to the People to vote on, not unilaterally signed into law without consent on the ballot first.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

I believe that the Governor's involvement in budgeting as it relates to executive functions should be absolute. If a Governor has made promises to the People, a budget should not be the reason he is not successful. As it relates to other functions, the legislature should have its say, if it truly reflects the will of their constituents. But if they propose anything that affects the administration of any executive function, the Governor should have the last word.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

I believe budgeting related to executive offices should certainly be within the purview of the Governor because if the Governor has an agenda, such as ending corruption, the budget should be the last thing to get in his way. The legislature has the responsibility of making a lot of those decisions, but if it affects a promise a Governor made to the People, the Governor should have the last word.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm the most passionate about ending Public Corruption. I've participated in many Public Corruption lawsuits and presented the challenges to demonstrate what works and what doesn't. From judges taking bribes in state court, to official misconduct by state agencies, to falsified transcripts in our federal courts, I've taken these challenges to the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. I did this because I want the public to know the depths of Public Corruption.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

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Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

To end Public Corruption, in cases of natural disasters, to resist federal intrusion into state sovereignty, and to protect the People in any situation. The Governor, in a state of emergency, can suspend statutes. Public Corruption calls for a state of emergency. I will suspend the grand-father clause that allows for individuals to hold office based on who their friends are.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Money is the primary reason Public Corruption persists. If the People could see all of the government's financial dealings, it would be easier to root out the corruption. Unfortunately, we have to sue to compel compliance with our public records requests, and many agencies put a paywall behind obtaining records that belong to the People. Under a Dimanche Administration, not only will this practice end, Floridians will have 24-hour access to all financial activity by government employees available online and on ALL social media platforms.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about bringing a heavy hand down on public corruption. Having been a victim of it myself, I intend to protect Floridians from everything I went through. I expect to make the use of Lawfare one of the most serious offenses in this state, and I will, by Executive Order, abolish any immunity for corrupt judges.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

The responsibility of determining which public officials should be removed from office. Too many public officials having complaints mounting up against them and they remain in office. Whistleblowers are punished every single time they speak up about it. I want to root them out. That is the only way to protect Floridians and ensure that no one is ever punished when they expose corruption in our government.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Making sure that once I end corruption, it never resurfaces. Public Corruption investigations have happened all over this country. Operation Greylord was a big one, but it only lasted as long as the public officials who were serious about it remained in office. I expect to root it out for good, and promote lasting practices to make sure it never returns to Florida.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

This may be the single-most important issue. Money corrupts. If we can see the money, we can see why some decisions are being made by public officials. We can see why that judge ruled that way. We can see why that appointment was given. We can see why that contract was given. As Governor, I will establish an office that will allow Floridians to track money in real-time on every social media platform. That way, we cut the red tape in the public records request process, which also bills the public for records that they own.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public Corruption Must Come to an End - In Florida, we have seen many cases of Public Corruption ranging from convictions against "Cash is king at the moment, and it has been that way for far too long. Every time we get to the root of these Public Corruption investigations there is always the same motive: Money." is now a cash grab. Under a Dimanche Administration, Public Corruption takes priority.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

It means that the state of society hinges on whether or not the Governor is truly serving the People. It means that if any executive agency is derelict in its duties, the buck stops with the Governor. It means that law enforcement reflects the Governor's agenda. It means that the Governor is responsible for ensuring that public faith does not wane if the the law ever seems to be drawn into question. And most importantly, it means that the People elected that Governor with the expectation that each and every law of this state will be upheld. As Governor, I will uphold every last one.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

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What do you love most about your state?

The unique aura that is Florida. The "Florida Man" has captivated the nation, whether it's surviving a category 3 hurricane in his boat, or saving his dog from an alligator without dropping his cigar, the Florida Man embodies perseverance and getting things done.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I like it. Proposed Amendments are required to be sent to the voters after petitioners do the work to gain public support. Then, a majority of Floridians make their voices heard. My only problem is the fact that not enough proposals make it to these ballot initiatives. For example, when the Sixth District Court of Appeal was created, it was proposed but voters never had an opportunity to state whether or not they wanted more government. Also, it was proposed under fraudulent pretenses. It was initially stated that the district courts didn't have enough judges from Jacksonville.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

It means that the Governor is the sole source for ensuring that the public has faith in the government altogether. The Governor appoints the director of the Judicial Qualifications Commission. It is unacceptable that when a judge is accused of misconduct, the public cannot know what the complaint is about. The Governor appoints the Executive Director of the Florida Bar. It is unacceptable that the public doesn’t know why that lawyer is under investigation. The Governor appoints the members of the Judicial Nominating Committee.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

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What do you love most about your state?

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Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

To end public corruption, to ensure public safety during natural disasters, to resist federal intrusion into state sovereignty, and whenever necessary to protect the public.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

I support it. Especially the part about securing 60% of the vote to reflect public support for any measure. My only issue is that not enough amendments are there. In particular, I am concerned about the amendment that created the Sixth District Court of appeals. That amendment did not reach the voters and it imposed too much government on the People without their approval.