In 1972, Mixson voted in favor of right-to-work legislation. In 1973, Mixson and Lewis Earle co-wrote right-to-work legislation, which would prohibit the denial of work due to membership or non-membership of a union. He stated that unions would preserve the drudgery and rigors of hand harvesting methods. In 1977, Mixson was one of twelve members of the state House of Representatives that was given a 0% rating by the Florida Education Association-United. During the 1979 oil crisis Mixson opposed the energy saving policy of banning gasoline sales on weekends proposed by President Jimmy Carter as it would cost Florida's economy $100 million and 29,000 jobs. Mixson later called for an increased taxation on gasoline to as the oil crisis reduced gasoline taxation by $100 million. Gambling In 1967, Mixson voted against legislation that would have legalized the use of Bingo by non-profit organizations. During the 1978 gubernatorial campaign he stated that legalized casino gambling would reduce tourism to Florida as "families come here to see our beaches, and our natural wonders, but if we create a Las Vegas-type atmosphere, we'll lose them." Government In 1967, Mixson opposed a plan that would have reduced the amount of Florida counties from 67 to 50. He and William Inman introduced legislation that would allow for a new city charter to be given to Chattahoochee, Florida. He also introduced legislation that would raise the jurisdiction of small claims courts in Jackson County from cases involving less than $250 to cases involving less than $750. In 1977, the state House of Representatives voted 73 to 31, with Mixson voting against, in favor of a motion to kill a resolution urging the United States Congress to abolish the electoral college and replace it with the direct election of the president using the popular vote. Electoral history References External links Official Governor's portrait and biography from the State of Florida Biography from Florida Governor's Mansion Article about Mixson's naval service during World War II (with photo) New York Times article about Mixson's governorship |- |- |- |- 1922 births 2020 deaths 20th-century American politicians United States Navy personnel of World War II Columbia College (New York) alumni Democratic Party governors of Florida Farmers from Florida Florida Democrats Florida Republicans Governors of Florida Lieutenant Governors of Florida Members of the Florida House of Representatives Military personnel from Alabama People from Jackson County, Florida People from New Brockton, Alabama