Bill Wohlsifer
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William (Bill) Wohlsifer is an American attorney and member of the Libertarian Party who ran in the 2014 Florida Attorney General election as Florida’s First Libertarian candidate to run for that high office.
Biography
Born in New Jersey, Wohlsifer moved between New Jersey and Florida twice before permanently relocating to Florida in 1985. Wohlsifer earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Central Florida in 1991, before going on to earn his J.D., cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1996. He graduated in the top 10 percent of his class, Cum Laude.
Bill Wohlsifer
| Born | 1954 New Jersey, United States |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Alma mater | St. Thomas University School of Law University of Central Florida |
| 💼 Occupation | Attorney & Mediator |
| 👔 Employer | William R. Wohlsifer, PLLC |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Steffi Tassos Wohlsifer |
Stance on issues
Wohlsifer supported the legalization of medical marijuana in Florida. He has written past legislation on this subject, beginning in 2013 with the “Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act.” In 2015 he co-authored the Florida constitutional amendment ballot initiative known as the “Florida Cannabis Act” that mustered the requisite signatures for inclusion on the 2020 ballot but was struck down by the Florida Supreme Court (ruled 5-2) on June 17, 2021.[4] [5] [6]
Wohlsifer advocates for the creation of an industrial hemp cultivation program in the state. To do so, Wohlsifer claims, would generate tax revenue, revitalize vacant farmlands, add to the sale of farm machinery and agribusiness supplies, and create jobs.[7] [8]
He supports the freedom of Floridians to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights, aiming to work within the courts to uphold and to harmonize the law toward allowing open carry under substantially similar regulations that currently apply to concealed carry under statute.[9]
Other topics of support include advancing consumer protection policy, fighting against fraudulent and deceptive trade practices, preserving the constitutional right to access to public records and access to open government, investigating allegations of corruption in state government, protecting parental rights, supporting diversity in educational strategies and methodologies, and protecting Floridians from overreaching federal encroachment.[10] [11]
Personal life
Wohlsifer is married to Stephanie Tassos Wohlsifer, a jazz pianist/vocalist, and has two children. [12]
References
- ↑ Libertarian Bill Wohlsifer to Run for Florida Attorney General
- ↑ Bill for Florida Attorney General, “About,”
- ↑ “William R. Wohlsifer, PLLC”
- ↑ Bill for Florida Attorney General, “Medical Marijuana,”
- ↑ “Medical Marijuana Bills Filed in Florida Legislature”
- ↑ “Bill Wohlsifer: Bill sets up a bad business model”
- ↑ Bill for Florida Attorney General, “Industrial Hemp,”
- ↑ “Wohlsifer Outlines Plan to Save Florida Water Systems”
- ↑ “Bill Wohlsifer Meets with Students at UCF”
- ↑ Bill for Florida Attorney General
- ↑ “Three Candidates Vie To Challenge Attorney General Bondi But Only One, A Libertarian, Is Guaranteed”
- ↑ Bill Wohlsifer
External links
- Bill Wohlsifer for Florida Attorney General – Official Campaign Website
- Bill Wohlsifer for Attorney General – Official Facebook Page
- Bill Wohlsifer for FL Attorney General – Official Youtube Channel\
- Bill Wohlsifer on Project Vote Smart
- William R. Wohlsifer, PLLC – Official Law Practice Website
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