Hot Topic Luncheon
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
"Florida Budget & Tax Proposals:
Paving a Path Toward Austerity"
Presented by:
Esteban L. Santis, PhD
Director of Research
Florida Policy Institute
Florida Policy Institute is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to advancing policies and budgets that improve the economic mobility and quality of life for all Floridians.
Dr. Santis is a dynamic speaker and will clearly explain the impact the Florida budget will have on all Floridians.
Biography:
As Director of Research, Dr. Esteban Santis leads Florida Policy Institute’s research process to promote policies and budgets that expand economic mobility and strengthen quality of life for all Floridians.
At Florida Policy Institute, Dr. Santis supports the strategy and implementation of research projects, as well as provides senior expertise on state tax and budget policy analyses. His work emphasizes equity, accountability, and transparency in Florida’s fiscal management, bridging data and policy to inform actionable solutions.
Dr. Santis’s research has been published in leading journals, presented at national conferences, and featured in state and national media, including the Tampa Bay Times, the Miami Herald, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR.
Location & Time:
Luncheon will be held at:
The Fountains Country Club
4476 Fountains Dr
Lake Worth
11:00 am - Doors Open
11:30 am - Luncheon and Program Begin
Directions to the Fountains Country Club:
Enter the Fountains Country Club from Lake Worth Rd, one traffic light west of Jog Rd. After the guard gate, the Club House is on your right at the large bronze and gold sign. Park at any available space.
-The gate at Melaleuca Ln and Jog Rd is for residents only. If your GPS takes you there, continue North on Jog Rd and turn left at Lake Worth Rd.
-If your GPS takes you to the Jog Rd entrance North of Lantana Rd, you can enter there, but it is easier if you continue North on Jog Rd and turn left at Lake Worth Rd. Then turn left at the 1st traffic light.