Vanessa Oliver

Vanessa Oliver was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned a high school diploma from Charlotte High School, a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary, and a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. Her career experience includes working as a CEO.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Vanessa Oliver is a businesswoman, attorney, wife, mother, and lifelong Conservative Republican. She is the CEO of Ambitrans Ambulance, a ground ambulance service which employs over 250 people in five counties, and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Health Law Attorney. She was elected in 2020 to the Charlotte County Airport Authority, which oversees the operations of the Punta Gorda Airport. Vanessa has spent almost her entire life in District 76, where she and her husband are raising their three children and growing their businesses.

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?

Vanessa is a lifelong Conservative Republican who believes in limited government.Invest in our waterways and water quality to keep our environment pristine.Back the Blue as they protect our borders and allow them to do their jobs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a Florida Bar Board Certified Health Care Attorney, I am passionate about improving our State's health care delivery systems.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As CEO of the largest private ambulance company in Southwest Florida, Vanessa knows what it takes to balance a budget, develop a workforce, and meet the needs of her community. She knows how to lead in a crisis, as Ambitrans resumed transporting sick and injured patients immediately after Hurricane Ian's devastation. Vanessa has the critical thinking skills and experience to enable her to successfully navigate the legislative process on behalf of her constituents, and she knows that her purpose is to serve the citizens of the State of Florida, not herself.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Vanessa believes that we must be vigilant in keeping Florida free and a beacon of opportunity for all while addressing the challenges before us. We need courageous, conservative leaders who will stand up for our strong borders, parents’ rights, and economic opportunity in the face of continued rising inflation, all while investing in our waterways and water quality to keep our environment pristine.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Americans for Prosperity

Florida Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2546

Florida Homebuilders PAC

Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association PAC

State Attorney Amira Fox

Sheriff Bill Prummell

Sheriff Carmine Marcelo

State Representative Spencer Roach

Majority Leader Michael Grant

Senator Joe Gruters

Charlotte County Commissioner Bill Truex

Charlotte County Commissioner Ken Doherty

Charlotte County Tax Collector Vickie Potts

Charlotte County Clerk of Court Roger Eaton

Charlotte County School Board Member Kim Amontree

Charlotte County School Board Member Cara Reynolds

Punta Gorda City Councilman Bill Dryburgh

Punta Gorda City Councilwoman Donna Peterman