Melton Little is running to put local priorities—and local people—first. He shares a practical vision centered on clean water, responsible growth, thriving small businesses, stronger local control, and collaboration across health, education, and commerce—all grounded in independent, grassroots leadership. Clip from Melton's Campaign Interview

Attorney. Business owner. Coach. Volunteer. Father. Melton Little's many roles have prepared him to represent Florida House District 71.

Explore Palmetto business incentives, consulting resources and practical ways to support locally owned Florida businesses.

Congressman Greg Steube is backing Melton Little for Florida House District 71 after knowing his character and conservative values for more than 20 years.

Leadership is not learned from one title. It is built through years of responsibility, difficult decisions, service, and relationships with the people affected by the work. Melton Little has worn many hats in Manatee County: attorney, small-business owner, real estate professional, youth coach, volunteer, husband, and father. Together, those roles have given him a broad understanding of how public policy reaches families, businesses, nonprofits, and neighborhoods. Nearly four

Melton Little’s campaign for Florida House District 71 has earned support from public officials, public-safety leaders, conservative advocates, business owners, medical professionals, veterans, faith leaders and respected members of the Manatee County community.

Clean waterways, healthy habitats, and responsible planning are essential to the future of Manatee County. Melton Little is committed to protecting what makes this community home.

Melton Little explains what brought him to the Republican Party, the values behind his decision, and why vaccine mandates became the “last straw.”

Gratitude matters, but Melton Little believes firefighters also deserve consistent support from the leaders whose decisions affect public safety.

Manatee County families are losing time to traffic while roads and infrastructure struggle to keep pace. Melton Little wants infrastructure put first.

Learn about Melton Little’s background, community priorities and the qualified candidates running for Florida House District 71.

After serious concerns were raised about conditions at the Bishop Animal Shelter, Melton Little is standing for safer facilities, humane care, transparency, and accountability.

The restoration of Palmetto's 1912 State Bank building shows how local entrepreneurs can preserve history, create opportunity, and bring neighbors together.

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For Melton Little, putting family first means showing up, accepting responsibility, and making decisions with the next generation in mind.