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9 gen FL. Cattle rancher & fmr dairy farmer. UF grad married an FSU grad & former LEO. Daughter loves cows, FFA & 4-H. Jesus is our Savior. Go Gators! SFWMD GB

Lorida, FL
Joined March 2009
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BREAKING: Sheriff Eric Flowers of Indian River County just endorsed Ben Butler for Congress. "Ben cares about Indian River County. He asked the right questions about our schools and our needs. He came out, saw our challenges firsthand, and understands what makes this district unique. He's committed to the safety of our first responders. Ben is the one to represent all of us in D.C." — Sheriff Eric Flowers, Indian River County Ben is committed to keeping our first responders safe. Law enforcement trusts him. Farmers trust him. Now it's time to send a farmer to Congress. Indian River, early voting starts tomorrow, August 8th. Election Day is August 18th. Go vote to send a farmer to Congress! Learn more: butlerforflorida.com Watch the video 📷
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Turns out I owe these guys an apology. They’re a whole lot more honest than the 🫏 🫏 in Washington. 😂 Watch this one. 👇
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Career politicians have spent years making promises they never intended to keep. Washington is overflowing with excuses, finger-pointing, and political games. The American people deserve leaders who tell the truth, do the work, and deliver results instead of more 🐂💩
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Congress needs to pass this ⤵️
You read that right. There are NO background checks for Congressional staff. H.Res 500 would require background checks and full disclosure of dual citizenship and employment of foreign nations for staff. No surprise to anyone that we are being fought every step of the way. You can help us make sure all Capitol Hill staff get background checks by calling your Rep!
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Republican FL-9 candidate Ben Butler announced raising more than $330,000 during his first fundraising quarter. @BenLButler: "We’re proving that this race isn’t about who can write themselves the biggest check, but rather about earning the trust and support of the people we’re asking to represent.” flvoicenews.com/fl-9-candida…
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When people contribute to a campaign, they’re investing in a vision for the future. We’re proving that this race isn’t about who can write themselves the biggest check, but rather about earning the trust and support of the people we’re asking to represent.
FL-9 candidate Butler reports $330K fundraising haul @BenLButler: “We’re proving that this race isn’t about who can write themselves the biggest check, but rather about earning the trust and support of the people we’re asking to represent.”
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Washington has plenty of politicians. What it needs is more people who have actually built something, produced something, and worked for a living. I'm a dairy farmer, cattle rancher, and 9th-generation Floridian who understands the challenges facing working families because I live them every day. Before sunrise, the cows still need feeding. The fences still need fixing. The bills still need paying. That’s the kind of real-world experience Congress is missing. We need to raise another $10,000 before the end of the week, so if you’re ready to help send a farmer to Congress, please chip in today and help us keep building momentum. Donate here: secure.winred.com/butler-for…
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Today was a special day. I officially qualified to appear on the ballot for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, and I was honored to have my grandmother, Mildred Butler, by my side as I signed the paperwork. At 97 years young, she has seen nearly a century of American history, and she has always been an example of faith, hard work, family, and perseverance. Those values helped shape who I am and why I’m running for Congress. As a ninth-generation Floridian, I understand that we don’t inherit this state from our ancestors—we borrow it from our children and grandchildren. That’s why I’m running: to protect our way of life, strengthen our communities, and ensure the next generation has even greater opportunities than the ones we’ve been blessed with. I’m grateful for my family, grateful for the support we’ve received across District 9, and grateful for the opportunity to earn your vote. Let’s get to work. Let's send a farmer to Congress. 🇺🇸
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“Ben Butler knows Florida because he’s lived it, worked it, and fought for it his entire life. He’s an America First fighter who will stand alongside me and many others who are working to advance President Trump’s agenda in Congress." - Congresswoman @Kat_Cammack
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I’m officially launching my campaign for Congress in Florida’s 9th District. I’m running because Florida needs leaders who understand the real impact government has on us all. I’m ready to get to work. Let’s do this together.
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🎉👏 GAMECHANGING MOMENT FOR EVERGLADES RESTORATION! 🎉👏 ✂️Today will be remembered as one of the most important days in the history of Everglades restoration as we cut the ribbon on the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir Project! Thank you @GovRonDeSantis, @Sen_Albritton, @FLDEPNews Secretary Alexis Lambert, @SFWMD Governing Board Members, @SFWMD Director Drew Bartlett & many local, state, federal & tribal officials for joining today’s celebration.
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LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO! 🐍 Last night I joined a python hunt in the Florida Everglades! Got hands-on with Florida’s invasive species problem. Learned how to wrangle those slithery giants like a pro, joined a heart-pounding hunt under the swamp’s moonlight, & saw up close how these pythons disrupt the ecosystem. Who’s ready to join the hunt?
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☀️💦 Our region is experiencing very dry conditions. District-wide rainfall is down 50 percent for the dry season. It is important that we take steps to conserve water and protect our precious water resources. @SFWMD staff uses state-of-the-art tools to monitor weather conditions around the clock. You can access many of the same tools used by our meteorologists including real-time radar, historic weather data, and more. Visit SFWMD.gov/Weather to learn more.
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Without regard to your political scars or stripes, your preferences in any of today’s election contests, or the level of your election analysis fatigue, I hope you emerge feeling GRATEFUL, OPTIMISTIC, and SATISFIED. May it be so.
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🌀 Storm Prep 🌀 Florida’s water management districts are preparing their river & canal systems to receive excess runoff from #Helene. Their webpages include links for real-time tracking of water levels. @SFWMD @SWFWMD @SJRWMD @SRWMD @NWFWMD
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Happy National Dairy Month! Did you know FL-18’s Okeechobee County produces more dairy than anywhere else in Florida, over 120 million gallons a year!? 🐄
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Join @SFWMD for two Open House meetings in Central FL about the Phased Implementation of the Kissimmee River Headwaters Revitalization Schedule. 🗓 Tues., Jan. 30, 2024 from 6pm-8pm 🗓 Wed., Jan. 31, 2024 from 1pm-3pm Visit SFWMD.gov/News for location info & details.
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🎉Celebrating a New Pump Station for the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir!🎉 Another #Everglades project reaches a major milestone as we cut the ribbon on this new pump station! The station contains 4 pumps, and each can move 170,000 gallons of water a minute.
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👏💧 This week, we celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Brighton Valley Dispersed Water Management Project. This 8,000-acre project pumps water from the C-41A Canal and is estimated to remove three metric tons of phosphorus and 27 metric tons of nitrogen annually before it enters Lake Okeechobee. More than 150,000 ac-ft or approximately 48.9 billion gallons of water has been pumped into the project for treatment since operations began in 2020. Dispersed water management projects provide water storage on private property, help improve water quality and enhance plant and wildlife habitat.
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