Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel was born in New York, New York, in 1948.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Boston University in 1970 and a J.D. from Georgetown University in 1973.[2] Frankel's career experience includes working as a lawyer. She previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1986 to 1992 and 1994 to 2002, serving as minority leader from 2000 to 2002, and as the mayor of West Palm Beach from 2003 to 2011.[1]

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The following issues were listed on Frankel's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Jobs and the Economy: As long as Congress isn’t working, too many people across America and Florida won’t be working. No one understands that better, and is able to change that, than Lois Frankel. As a mayor who worked tirelessly to revitalize the local economy, Lois knows that creating jobs starts in our communities and that small businesses need to be at the forefront of job creation efforts.

Women and Families: Lois has never wavered in her belief that a woman must have the right to make choices about her body without the involvement of government officials. She is a life-long supporter of women’s reproductive rights. Lois is a committed supporter of Roe v. Wade and believes that access to effective birth control and emergency contraception should be guaranteed for all women.

Social Security : Here in South Florida, many of our neighbors and relatives rely on Social Security and Medicare. Our seniors have spent their entire lives contributing to these programs and they deserve to know that Social Security and Medicare will be there for them when they retire. Lois will fight to protect these programs for current and future generations and will resist any efforts to cut benefits.

Veterans: As the mother of an Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran, Lois knows the struggle that veterans returning home can face. It isn’t just the struggle of finding a job; it is a lifelong fight to get the basic services that were promised.

Education: A good education is critical in preparing our children for the future and developing a strong and robust economy. Lois has always been a strong voice for improving our schools, from supporting good teachers, to making sure class sizes are manageable, to giving parents a greater role in their child’s education.

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—Lois Frankel's campaign website, http://www.loisfrankelforcongress.com/issues/

Frankel's major campaign themes included:[15]

Jobs and the Economy: Excerpt: "Investing in infrastructure and technology to modernize the economy and create jobs. We should not accept a second rate infrastructure in the United States. Promoting green technologies to keep us on the cutting edge of new developments in one of the fastest growing fields."

Women and Families: Excerpt: "Frankel will stand strong against anyone who attacks these basic rights and essencial programs. That’s why Lois is endorsed by Emily’s List, the National Organization for Women, the Women’s Campaign Fund, as well as other organizations dedicated to women’s rights."

Social Security and Medicare: Excerpt: "Making these programs solvent for the long term is vital to their continued survival. We need to focus on combating waste, fraud and abuse from people trying to make money off these precious programs."

Veterans: Except: "Frankel is committed to ensuring that the promises made to our nation’s veterans are kept. From job training and career development upon returning to the civilian work force, to VA funding and the recognition that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an issue that needs to be confronted, Frankel will be an advocate for veterans and their needs."

Education: Except: "Frankel is committed to ensuring that college education remains within reach for middle class families. Those who cut college tuition aid, while defending tax loopholes for oil companies, have their priorities backward. We must also focus on vocational and job training programs. This is vital to retraining workers with skills that are required to meet the 21st century’s job market."

Healthcare: Except: "Frankel believes that access to good quality affordable health care is essential for all Americans. She will work to keep these important provisions in law and improve current reform."

Israel: Except: "Frankel will work in a bi-partisan manner to fight any and all attempts to delegitimize Israel in the international arena and to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish state of Israel."