Eric Gray
@ericgrayforflorida.bsky.social
Husband and father of four, non-profit executive, UF grad, Central Floridian of the Year 2024 and candidate for Florida House District 35.
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If we seriously believe in a Florida that doesn't price working families out of the state and sell them out to corporations, then we can’t afford to not get in this fight.
Head to Ericgrayforflorida.com to join us in the fight for the Florida we deserve.
#floridapolitics #centralflorida #vote
Head to Ericgrayforflorida.com to join us in the fight for the Florida we deserve.
#floridapolitics #centralflorida #vote
Merry Christmas!
In the glow of this season and the company of family, I’m reminded that Christmas is love entering the world in a humble way - calling us to love more deeply, give more freely, and care for our neighbors.
In the glow of this season and the company of family, I’m reminded that Christmas is love entering the world in a humble way - calling us to love more deeply, give more freely, and care for our neighbors.
December 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Merry Christmas!
In the glow of this season and the company of family, I’m reminded that Christmas is love entering the world in a humble way - calling us to love more deeply, give more freely, and care for our neighbors.
In the glow of this season and the company of family, I’m reminded that Christmas is love entering the world in a humble way - calling us to love more deeply, give more freely, and care for our neighbors.
Florida isn't working for working families. Tallahassee seems more focused on wealthy donors and holding onto power rather than serving the people.
We're trying to change that.
Join us this month for our official campaign kickoff on Nov. 18th! RSVP here:
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We're trying to change that.
Join us this month for our official campaign kickoff on Nov. 18th! RSVP here:
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November 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Florida isn't working for working families. Tallahassee seems more focused on wealthy donors and holding onto power rather than serving the people.
We're trying to change that.
Join us this month for our official campaign kickoff on Nov. 18th! RSVP here:
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We're trying to change that.
Join us this month for our official campaign kickoff on Nov. 18th! RSVP here:
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The “one size fits all” approach is failing our communities. We have to use every tool available to seriously address the housing crisis facing everyday families in this moment.
#housing #affordability #centralflorida #homelessness #florida
#housing #affordability #centralflorida #homelessness #florida
October 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The “one size fits all” approach is failing our communities. We have to use every tool available to seriously address the housing crisis facing everyday families in this moment.
#housing #affordability #centralflorida #homelessness #florida
#housing #affordability #centralflorida #homelessness #florida
Faith teaches us to love all our neighbors, not just the ones we agree with.
Many officials use faith as a way to divide us, but they misrepresent everything that faith is about.
Many officials use faith as a way to divide us, but they misrepresent everything that faith is about.
October 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Faith teaches us to love all our neighbors, not just the ones we agree with.
Many officials use faith as a way to divide us, but they misrepresent everything that faith is about.
Many officials use faith as a way to divide us, but they misrepresent everything that faith is about.
How long until we see troops on our streets and in our community? How long until our service men and women are asked to fire on American citizens?
#wastefraudabuse #florida #vote #elections #orlando
#wastefraudabuse #florida #vote #elections #orlando
October 8, 2025 at 2:02 AM
How long until we see troops on our streets and in our community? How long until our service men and women are asked to fire on American citizens?
#wastefraudabuse #florida #vote #elections #orlando
#wastefraudabuse #florida #vote #elections #orlando
Tallahassee has turned their back on the working people of Florida.
It’s more important than ever that we show up for our neighbors, listen to them, and work to help them.
#centralflorida #wastefraudabuse #affordability #vote #florida
It’s more important than ever that we show up for our neighbors, listen to them, and work to help them.
#centralflorida #wastefraudabuse #affordability #vote #florida
October 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Tallahassee has turned their back on the working people of Florida.
It’s more important than ever that we show up for our neighbors, listen to them, and work to help them.
#centralflorida #wastefraudabuse #affordability #vote #florida
It’s more important than ever that we show up for our neighbors, listen to them, and work to help them.
#centralflorida #wastefraudabuse #affordability #vote #florida
Everyday I see firsthand, folks who are struggling with Florida’s affordability crisis. Yet Tallahassee has turned their back on them. It’s time for new leadership that actually puts Floridians first.
#florida #floridapolitics #centralflorida #wastefraudabuse #affordability
#florida #floridapolitics #centralflorida #wastefraudabuse #affordability
October 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Everyday I see firsthand, folks who are struggling with Florida’s affordability crisis. Yet Tallahassee has turned their back on them. It’s time for new leadership that actually puts Floridians first.
#florida #floridapolitics #centralflorida #wastefraudabuse #affordability
#florida #floridapolitics #centralflorida #wastefraudabuse #affordability
This isn't your grandmothers Democratic Party, and we won't sacrifice our community for Republicans idealogical power grab.
October 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This isn't your grandmothers Democratic Party, and we won't sacrifice our community for Republicans idealogical power grab.
Tom Keen did what no one thought was possible, he made headlines when he flipped HD35 blue for the first time in 30+ years. He brought back millions for education and clean water. I can’t thank him enough for standing with us in our fight to flip House District 35 blue again.
@keenforfl.bsky.social
@keenforfl.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tom Keen did what no one thought was possible, he made headlines when he flipped HD35 blue for the first time in 30+ years. He brought back millions for education and clean water. I can’t thank him enough for standing with us in our fight to flip House District 35 blue again.
@keenforfl.bsky.social
@keenforfl.bsky.social
This campaign is not about me, it’s about working people who are tired of politics as usual.
Thank you to all of the Floridians that joined us this morning to help us announce our campaign. Together, we will bring the fight for Central Florida to Tallahassee.
Thank you to all of the Floridians that joined us this morning to help us announce our campaign. Together, we will bring the fight for Central Florida to Tallahassee.
October 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This campaign is not about me, it’s about working people who are tired of politics as usual.
Thank you to all of the Floridians that joined us this morning to help us announce our campaign. Together, we will bring the fight for Central Florida to Tallahassee.
Thank you to all of the Floridians that joined us this morning to help us announce our campaign. Together, we will bring the fight for Central Florida to Tallahassee.
Commissioner Semrad is a fierce and vocal leader on critical issues like smart growth and local control. I’m very thankful to have her support and trust to champion those same issues in the Florida Legislature.
October 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Commissioner Semrad is a fierce and vocal leader on critical issues like smart growth and local control. I’m very thankful to have her support and trust to champion those same issues in the Florida Legislature.
I’ve known Representative Anna V. Eskamani for a while, yet she continues to impress me with her intelligence, work ethic, and compassion. I’m extremely proud to have her in my corner as we work together to build a better Florida.
@annaforflorida.bsky.social
@annaforflorida.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I’ve known Representative Anna V. Eskamani for a while, yet she continues to impress me with her intelligence, work ethic, and compassion. I’m extremely proud to have her in my corner as we work together to build a better Florida.
@annaforflorida.bsky.social
@annaforflorida.bsky.social
If we seriously believe in a Florida that doesn't price working families out of the state and sell them out to corporations, then we can’t afford to not get in this fight.
Head to Ericgrayforflorida.com to join us in the fight for the Florida we deserve.
#floridapolitics #centralflorida #vote
Head to Ericgrayforflorida.com to join us in the fight for the Florida we deserve.
#floridapolitics #centralflorida #vote
October 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If we seriously believe in a Florida that doesn't price working families out of the state and sell them out to corporations, then we can’t afford to not get in this fight.
Head to Ericgrayforflorida.com to join us in the fight for the Florida we deserve.
#floridapolitics #centralflorida #vote
Head to Ericgrayforflorida.com to join us in the fight for the Florida we deserve.
#floridapolitics #centralflorida #vote
Orlando Commissioner Shan Rose knows exactly what our community needs because she’s in the community every single day. From food banks to local forums, she’s always hearing from her constituents. That’s why it means so much to me to have her support for my campaign.
October 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Orlando Commissioner Shan Rose knows exactly what our community needs because she’s in the community every single day. From food banks to local forums, she’s always hearing from her constituents. That’s why it means so much to me to have her support for my campaign.
We have a leader in Congress that is unlike any other. Congressman Frost is meeting this moment with passion and integrity, serving as a voice for our community and a new generation of leaders. I am honored to have his endorsement during this journey.
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We have a leader in Congress that is unlike any other. Congressman Frost is meeting this moment with passion and integrity, serving as a voice for our community and a new generation of leaders. I am honored to have his endorsement during this journey.
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social
Our state is in the midst of a crisis. As the cost of rent, utilities, and even groceries continues to rise, politicians in Tallahassee have turned their back on the working families of Florida.
October 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Our state is in the midst of a crisis. As the cost of rent, utilities, and even groceries continues to rise, politicians in Tallahassee have turned their back on the working families of Florida.
Tallahassee is sending a clear message: They don't trust local communities to lead.
Well I do.
It's time we look for the actual waste, fraud, and abuse thats running rampant in Tallahassee.
#floridapolitics #orangecounty #orlando #centralflorida #localgovernment #wastefraudabuse
Well I do.
It's time we look for the actual waste, fraud, and abuse thats running rampant in Tallahassee.
#floridapolitics #orangecounty #orlando #centralflorida #localgovernment #wastefraudabuse
August 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Tallahassee is sending a clear message: They don't trust local communities to lead.
Well I do.
It's time we look for the actual waste, fraud, and abuse thats running rampant in Tallahassee.
#floridapolitics #orangecounty #orlando #centralflorida #localgovernment #wastefraudabuse
Well I do.
It's time we look for the actual waste, fraud, and abuse thats running rampant in Tallahassee.
#floridapolitics #orangecounty #orlando #centralflorida #localgovernment #wastefraudabuse
I'll say it again.
This is worst-case scenario for homeless services.
The Trump administrations cuts have real consequences and lives will be lost because of them.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/09/t...
This is worst-case scenario for homeless services.
The Trump administrations cuts have real consequences and lives will be lost because of them.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/09/t...
Trump proposal threatens key money to Central Florida’s homelessness fight, advocates say
“This is worst-case scenario stuff for homeless services,” said Eric Gray, the CEO of the Christian Service Center in downtown Orlando.
www.orlandosentinel.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I'll say it again.
This is worst-case scenario for homeless services.
The Trump administrations cuts have real consequences and lives will be lost because of them.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/09/t...
This is worst-case scenario for homeless services.
The Trump administrations cuts have real consequences and lives will be lost because of them.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/09/t...
This week I stood with @uaw.org as they strike for a fair contract.
What an amazing yet unfortunate experience. By the time Lockheed Martin comes to the bargaining table, they will have been striking for 20 days straight, all day, everyday.
These folks are tired, but they're not backing down.
What an amazing yet unfortunate experience. By the time Lockheed Martin comes to the bargaining table, they will have been striking for 20 days straight, all day, everyday.
These folks are tired, but they're not backing down.
May 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This week I stood with @uaw.org as they strike for a fair contract.
What an amazing yet unfortunate experience. By the time Lockheed Martin comes to the bargaining table, they will have been striking for 20 days straight, all day, everyday.
These folks are tired, but they're not backing down.
What an amazing yet unfortunate experience. By the time Lockheed Martin comes to the bargaining table, they will have been striking for 20 days straight, all day, everyday.
These folks are tired, but they're not backing down.
Why do we have strict regulations for helping our citizens but not for spending tax payer money on proposals or advertisements?
When we rely on self-reported data, we're not putting our people first, we're catering to large corporations.
Orange County can do better.
When we rely on self-reported data, we're not putting our people first, we're catering to large corporations.
Orange County can do better.
April 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Why do we have strict regulations for helping our citizens but not for spending tax payer money on proposals or advertisements?
When we rely on self-reported data, we're not putting our people first, we're catering to large corporations.
Orange County can do better.
When we rely on self-reported data, we're not putting our people first, we're catering to large corporations.
Orange County can do better.
Why is it acceptable to send millions in taxpayer money to WWE without clear economic analysis?
Even worse, when we actually put our citizens first and invest in public transit or housing, we do need economic analysis.
Our county's priorities are backwards.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/16/w...
Even worse, when we actually put our citizens first and invest in public transit or housing, we do need economic analysis.
Our county's priorities are backwards.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/16/w...
What’s it worth to bring WrestleMania to Orlando? How about $18 million in hotel-tax cash?
Orange County commissioners will be asked Tuesday to offer nearly $30 million to host WrestleMania, UFC pay-per-view fights and the NFL’s Jaguars.
www.orlandosentinel.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Why is it acceptable to send millions in taxpayer money to WWE without clear economic analysis?
Even worse, when we actually put our citizens first and invest in public transit or housing, we do need economic analysis.
Our county's priorities are backwards.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/16/w...
Even worse, when we actually put our citizens first and invest in public transit or housing, we do need economic analysis.
Our county's priorities are backwards.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/16/w...
“Probably my favorite part of the whole job is I don’t think a single work day has gone by in a full year where I didn’t sign a request to house somebody or put them on a bus.”
It’s an honor to be able to serve our community everyday.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/09/n...
It’s an honor to be able to serve our community everyday.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/09/n...
New survey: Central Florida lagging in solutions for its homeless
A regional reporting collaborative aims to track the impact of Florida’s tough homelessness law.
www.orlandosentinel.com
April 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“Probably my favorite part of the whole job is I don’t think a single work day has gone by in a full year where I didn’t sign a request to house somebody or put them on a bus.”
It’s an honor to be able to serve our community everyday.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/09/n...
It’s an honor to be able to serve our community everyday.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/09/n...
Tourism marketing in Orange County must evolve. We can no longer rely on massive convention centers or theme parks. By using TDT funds more strategically, we can enhance the tourism experience and create lasting value for our region.
We must act now.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/06/c...
We must act now.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/06/c...
Commentary: Reimagining tourism marketing in Orlando
Tourist development tax money could be diversified to fund new ideas like voluntourism or a commission to attract the arts, not just the convention center and theme parks.
www.orlandosentinel.com
April 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Tourism marketing in Orange County must evolve. We can no longer rely on massive convention centers or theme parks. By using TDT funds more strategically, we can enhance the tourism experience and create lasting value for our region.
We must act now.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/06/c...
We must act now.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/06/c...
Our residents are bearing the burden of a wonderfully large number of tourists, yet we cannot use TDT funds to offset those burdens.
We need reform that puts our community first, while we serve the millions of tourists who visit each year.
We need reform that puts our community first, while we serve the millions of tourists who visit each year.
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our residents are bearing the burden of a wonderfully large number of tourists, yet we cannot use TDT funds to offset those burdens.
We need reform that puts our community first, while we serve the millions of tourists who visit each year.
We need reform that puts our community first, while we serve the millions of tourists who visit each year.
Our campaign is focused on housing, transit, and spending taxpayer money more efficiently.
Monday is our fundraising deadline for the quarter and we've seen great support but we need a strong showing.
Will you help us show strength with a donation?
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Monday is our fundraising deadline for the quarter and we've seen great support but we need a strong showing.
Will you help us show strength with a donation?
secure.actblue.com/donate/eg-sm
March 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Our campaign is focused on housing, transit, and spending taxpayer money more efficiently.
Monday is our fundraising deadline for the quarter and we've seen great support but we need a strong showing.
Will you help us show strength with a donation?
secure.actblue.com/donate/eg-sm
Monday is our fundraising deadline for the quarter and we've seen great support but we need a strong showing.
Will you help us show strength with a donation?
secure.actblue.com/donate/eg-sm