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Charter Amendment
Cap On Annual Increases In County Ad Valorem Tax Revenues
Shall the County Charter be amended to limit increases from the previous year in ad valorem tax revenues from tax rates imposed by the Board of County Commissioners, to three per cent or the increase in cost of living index, whichever is less; providing exceptions for voter approved taxes, or when a supermajority of the Board finds that an emergency or critical need exists; excluding certain revenue changes from the computation of revenue increases?
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Iline Davis
Party:
Education:
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M.B.A., Webster University
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B.S., Rollins College
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B.A., University of Michigan
Occupation:
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Stockbroker
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Financial consultant
Personal:
Experience:
Issues:
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Need more businesses in Brevard County that generate most of their income from nongovernment customers outside Brevard.
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Reward businesses that are already in Brevard by giving them a job creation award of 1 percent of their Brevard payroll each year to help grow their business.
Contact:
Robin Fisher
Party:
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Former vice mayor, Titusville
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Titusville City Council
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Palm Bay City Council
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National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
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Former trustee, Brevard Community College
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Ambassador Travel Qualifier
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Legion of Honor Qualifier / Silver Scroll Qualifier
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National Convention Qualifier
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Former chairman, Board of Central Florida YMCA
Issues:
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Create and keep good jobs.
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New development should be carefully planned, and all growth should pay its own way to minimize its impact on roads, schools and the environment.
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Create a stronger voice for northern Brevard County.
Contact:
J. Roger Shealy
Party:
Education:
- B.S. in Accounting, Liberty University
Occupation:
- Partner and chief economist
Experience:
- Five years as full-time internal auditor, Brevard County
- Certified information technology professional, 2001
- Certified public accountant, 1999
- Certified internal auditor, 1992
Issues:
Contact:
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Ed Geier
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Party:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Palm Bay City Council, 1996-2008
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Deputy mayor, 2006-08
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City Council, 2005-2006
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Mayor, 1999-2005
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Deputy Mayor, 1999
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Palm Bay Park and Recreation Board, 1990-96
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Chairman and vice chairman, Palm Bay Code Enforcement, 1990-96
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Palm Bay Recreation Advisory Committee, 1990-96
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Palm Bay Planning and Zoning, 1995-96
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Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Brevard County Tourist Development Council
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Brevard County Economic Development Council
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Brevard Water Authority
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Melbourne Airport Authority, 1998-2003
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Over 17 years in the hotel business as general manager
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U.S. Army, 1972-76
Issues:
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Need Brevard County to become more “green.”
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Need to set up committee of incorporated and unincorporated areas, so their voices and concerns are heard.
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Need to stop the County Commission from competing with the cities; need to work together.
Contact:
Trudie Infantini
Party:
Education:
- Master of Accountancy, Florida Atlantic University
- B.B.A., Florida International University
Occupation:
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Accounting instructor, Florida Institute of Technology, 2007-present
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Part-time internal auditor, Brevard County Clerk of Courts
Personal:
Experience:
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Internal auditor, Brevard County Clerk of Courts, 2006-present
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Internal audit manager, Space Coast Credit Union, 2001-2005
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Accounting coordinator and instructor, Keiser College, 1997-2000
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Chairwoman, Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department, South Service Sector
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Financial advisor, Merrill Lynch, Prudential Securities and Morgan Stanley
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Earned certified public accountant license in 1983
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Over 23 years as a Certified Public Accountant with her CPA firm
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1983-present
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Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1983-present
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Accounting instructor, Lynn University (formerly College of Boca Raton)
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Internal revenue agent, Internal Revenue Service
Issues:
Contact:
Andy Anderson
Party:
Education:
Occupation:
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Internet sales / Sales associate, Space Coast Harley-Davidson
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Small business owner, Space Coast Superior Services
Personal:
Experience:
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Former Palm Bay deputy mayor
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Director-level experience at Kennedy Space Center, 6 years
- Brevard County Republican Executive Committee
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Palm Bay Economic Development Task Force
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Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Organization
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Founding member, Palm Bay Municipal Charter School District
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Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Law Enforcement Certification Training
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Investigator, U.S. Army Drug Suppression Team
Issues:
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Deal with budget issues using the Zero-Based Program Performance Outcome budgeting plan.
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Work on plan to retain good deputies and firefighters.
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Need to examine neglected roads.
Contact:
Jim Ford
Party:
Education:
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M.S., University of Tennessee
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B.S. in Business Administration, University of Tennessee
Occupation:
Experience:
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Certified Florida Appraiser
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Holds an inactive Florida real estate license
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International Association of Assessing Officers
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Appointed Brevard Co. property appraiser by Gov. Martinez, 1998
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Acting county administrator, Brevard County
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Assistant county administrator, Brevard County
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Development coordinator, Brevard County
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Planning and zoning director, Brevard County
Contact:
Karen Henderson
Education:
Occupation:
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Part-time swim coach
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Stay-at-home mom
Personal:
Experience:
Issues:
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Make efforts to reduce teacher paperwork.
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Partnership with parents.
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Need to be proactive -- not reactive -- when it come to school rezoning.
Contact:
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Stuart Rowan
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Central Middle School Advisory Committee
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Active in School and community issues and organizations, teaching, coaching, police volunteer, school consultation, Home Owners Association
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Founder and president of Active Community organizations
Issues:
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Budget: Continue to improve the education we offer our children, in the face of diminishing revenues.
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Children: Ensure that we continue to put the maximum amount of resources directly into the classroom.
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Personnel: Ensuring that we fairly compensate our teachers, administrators, and support staff.
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Safety: Maintain safe and healthy learning environment without creating a “lockdown” mentality.
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Priorities: Ensuring that our priorities reflect our mission of “serving every student with excellence as our standard.”
Contact:
Andrew Zeigler
Education:
Occupation:
- Owner, CCCS Computer Services
- Investment real-estate, Austin Realty
Personal:
Experience:
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School Board of Brevard County Audit Committee, 2007-present
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Melbourne/Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2007-present
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Space Coast Early Intervention Center Board of Directors, 2005-present
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School Improvement Committees
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Melbourne High School, 2005-present
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Central Middle School, 2002-05
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Meadowlane Elementary, 2000-02
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Port Malabar Elementary, 1998-2000
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Lifetime member, ABATE, 2002-present
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Space Coast Jet Riders, 2000-present
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Rotary Club of Palm Bay Board of Directors, 1990-present
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Deputy chief, Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 1979-86
Issues:
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Promote interactive relationships between schools.
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Increase funding to the classroom.
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Promote school safety by implementing video surveillance and proper night time lighting.
Contact:
Jack Parker
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Party:
Education:
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B.S. in Public Administration, University of Central Florida
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A.A., Brevard Community College
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Graduate, Law Enforcement Academy, Orlando
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Graduate, Corrections Academy, Melbourne
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Graduate, Fire Fighting Academy, Orlando
Occupation:
- Sheriff, Brevard County, 2005-present
Personal:
Experience:
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Brevard County Public Safety Director, 1997-2004
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Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, 1983-97
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Campaign chair, United Way of Brevard, 2007
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Board of Directors, Juvenile Assessment Center
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Board of Directors, Together in Partnership
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Board of Directors, CrimeLine
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Board of Directors, Crosswinds Youth Services
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Board of Directors, Sheriffs Police Athletic League
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Board of Directors, United Way
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Homeland Security Congressional Advisory Committee
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Joint Terrorism Task Force
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Child Abduction Response Team
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Legislative committee, Florida Sheriffs Association
Issues:
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Continue to focus limited resources on violent offenders and reduce violent crime.
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Continue to ensure public safety needs are met regardless of budgetary challenges.
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Continue to find low cost and innovative solutions to jail expansion needs.
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Continue to create law enforcement partnerships to save dollars and improve effectiveness.
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Continue to lead the State in our efforts to rid our community of dangerous drugs, particularly meth.
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Continue to provide a healthy agency with high morale and low turnover.
Contact:
Nancy Stephenon
Bio information not provided
Lori Scott
Party:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
Issues:
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Will work to ensure that every vote cast is cast by a registered, legal resident of the State of Florida -- no double voting or illegal aliens.
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Will review budget practices and cost-cutting measures to reduce costs to taxpayers.
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Will expand voter education and outreach programs, from our elementary schools to our senior centers.
Contact:
Lisa Cullen
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Party:
Education:
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Bachelor's in Business Administration, University of Central Florida
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A.A., Brevard County College
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Certified Florida Collector's Assistant Certification, Florida State University
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Computer Information Systems, Rollins College
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Chairwoman, Central Florida Coalition, 2005-present
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Director of title and registration, Brevard County Tax Collector’s Office, 2003-07
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DMV trainer, Brevard County Tax Collector’s Office, 1992-2003
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Analyst, Johnson Controls World Services, 1991-92
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Assistant manager, Brevard County Tax Collector’s Office Mail Deptartment 1987-91
Issues:
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Collect taxes more efficiently, and provide increased services to citizens.
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Reorganize the workflow to better utilize existing personnell.
Contact:
Vote for no more than 2
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Robert Hoog
Personal:
Experience:
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Cape Canaveral Mayor Pro Tem, 1984-89, 2005-present
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Chairman, Cape Canaveral Code Enforcement Board
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Cape Canaveral Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
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Cape Canaveral Local Planning Agency
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Planning and Zoning Board
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Board of Adjustment
Contact:
John Johanson
Education:
Occupation:
Experience:
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Cape Canaveral Planning and Zoning Board
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Cape Canaveral Local Planning Agency
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President, Discovery Bay Homeowners Association
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Submarine Service, U.S. Navy, 10 years
Issues:
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Establish a Community Redevelopment Agency to keep more tax money in the city instead of going to the county.
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Establish a defined mixed use district to attract investment and businesses to the community.
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Maintain city code of the 45-foot residential height restriction on the river and ocean.
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Control taxes by controlling spending.
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Accountability in government.
Contact:
Leo Nicholas
No bio information provided
Jack Olive
Education:
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Capital Radio Institute, 1962 Washington, DC
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Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, Maryland, 1957
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Multiple schools with the Department of Defense, U.S. Navy
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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President, Villages of Seaport Condominium Association, 2007-present
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President, Seaport Masters Condominium Association, 2007-present
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Founding former president, Frederick Scottish Society, nonprofit
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Senior program director, Naval Ship Research and Development Center, Civil-Service
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Nuclear Submarine Silencing Program
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Founder, President and CEO, for an Internet Etail corporation
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Chief petty officer, P2 and P3 flight crew, U.S. Navy
Issues:
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Balance representation for condominium residents.
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Opposes growth of Coastal Fuel’s Tank Farm
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Improved services to the community.
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Reduce city taxes and fees.
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Reduce the size of city government and bureaucracy.
Contact:
Betty Walsh
Education:
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B.S. in Finance, Penn State University
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Multiple Management and Leadership programs with Prudential Financial
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Treasurer, Villages of Seaport Condominium Association Board of Directors, 2006-present
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Treasurer, Seaport Master Association Board of Directors
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Vice president of Operations and Systems, Prudential Financial, Accounting and Reporting
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Tax preparer and Auditor, State and Federal Tax Returns, individual and corporate
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Real estate license, Florida Notary
Issues:
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Expense reduction. The city seems a bit top heavy administratively.
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Need to bring more jobs and more business to Cape Canaveral.
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There appears to be a lot of red tape. The city operates in a very “bureaucratic” manner. There needs to be some efficiency without the Bureaucracy. A more “common sense” approach will go along way with issues facing our city.
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The city manager, the staff members and the contracted employees work for the council. The council work for the people -- the citizens. Sometimes everyone needs to be reminded about this structure.
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Fresh ideas are good and are needed. New eyes reviewing the budget and the cash flows of our city is value added. Where is the money going and what do the citizens and taxpayers get for their tax dollar?
Contact:
Canaveral Port Authority, District 5
Malcolm McLouth
Party:
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Director of business development, Canaveral Port Authority, 4 years
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Executive director CEO, Canaveral Port Authority, 4 years
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Port planning and environmental consultant, 3 years
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District 5 Port commissioner, 1967-96
Issues:
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Is aware that in the next 50 years, intense traffic congestion, loss of environment resources, deterioration of quality of life and stagnation of our economic base will occur if existing development trends are allowed to persist.
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Specific to Port Canaveral, traffic gridlock on the Beachline, lack of area to expand and competition from other Florida ports are planning issues that must be addressed by today’s Commission.
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Port Canaveral’s growth is tied directly to the economic viability and its accessibility to the Central Florida region. Without an informed smart growth response to future regional trends, sustainable development will not occur in Port Canaveral.
Contact:
Peter Nichols
Party:
Education:
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Bachelor's in Political Science, Alderson-Broaddus College
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Classics and Education degree, University of Maryland
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English degree, Marshall University
Occupation:
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Assistant stevedore, Eller Maritime
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Range aid, Central Florida Motorcycle Training
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Independent travel host
Personal:
Experience:
- Stevedore and longshoreman with work in over 12 ports, U.S. and froeign, 24 years
Issues:
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Needs of labor.
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Port Canaveral needs to be a leader in solar and clean energy use.
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The port should be more proactive in building and encouraging exports.
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The port should continue to maintain and upgrade security, as well as shepherd and maintain access to growth in passenger vessels, recreation activities and restaurants.
Contact:
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A. Dora Jackson
Education:
Occupation:
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Certified therapeutic foster parent
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CEO, Guardian Angel Community Development Corp.
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Part-time employee, Central Brevard Library
Personal:
Experience:
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Co-chairwoman, Cocoa Housing Authority
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Former member, Alternate Zoning Board
Issues:
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Safety first: Committed to building a community network that fosters optimal communication with law enforcement.
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Job growth: Will work hard to encourage the growth of job opportunities in Cocoa, with specific focus on enticing businesses to the city that will offer a decent wage to those who are eager to work, but have limited skills.
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Our Youth, Our Future: Committed to being an advocate for educational programs and safe outside activities for our young people.
Contact:
Jake Williams, Jr.
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Cocoa City Council, 2004-present
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Volunteer, House of Hope
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Liaison, Citizen's Advisory Board
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Liaison, Code Enforcement Board
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U.S. Air Force
Issues:
Contact:
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Charlie Love
Education:
Occupation:
Experience:
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Former councilman, City of Cocoa
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U.S. 1 R.D.A.
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Cocoa respresentative, M.P.O. Board
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Brevard County Growth Management Board
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Liaison, Cocoa Transportation Board
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Cocoa Utility Board
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Downtown R.D.A. Board
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Director, Cocoa Main Street Organization
Issues:
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Accountability of city staff in recognizing the wishes of its citizens.
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Sometimes reckless spending on items, even though citizens have no say in the process, while ignoring the needs of the public in matters of public safety, health and welfare.
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Lack of checks and balances in city government with a rubber stamp council, and acts that staff conducts, even though there may be a conflict of interest.
Contact:
Pat McCrary
Education:
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Master's in Education, University of Missouri
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B.A., Washington University, St. Louis
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Cocoa City Council
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Cocoa Parks and Recreation Committee
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Learning specialist, Brevard Community College
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U.S. Postal Worker, 20 years
Issues:
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Economic diversification for financial viability. This issue is being addressed by the development of Grissom Ridge Industrial Park and other industrial areas along Grissom Boulevard. There is also a probability that the Brevard Crossings DRI will be approved, bringing other light industry to Cocoa. Would like to see Cocoa develop a Technology Business Incubator, in partnership with BCC and UCF. The larger our industrial/commercial tax base, the less our homeowners will have to pay in taxes to keep city services at the level expected.
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Address the needs of our senior citizens through our Communities for a Lifetime initiative.
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Increase the number of homes which are owner-occupied, versus being rental properties. Our teachers, police, fire fighters, nurses--people who are now priced out of the real estate market--need homes to buy and downpayment assistance in buying them.
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Continue the proactive approach of our police and code enforcement departments in ridding the city of criminals and the vacant buildings where they choose to hang out.
Contact:
Mike Blake
Education:
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Master’s in Education Leadership, In progress
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Bachelor’s in Political Science, Carolina State University
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Cocoa Mayor
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President, Space Coast League of Cities
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Liaison/Chairperson, Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency
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Liaison/Chairperson, Weed and Seed program
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Liaison/Chairperson, Save Our Neighborhood
Issues:
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Encouraging home ownership.
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Bringing businesses to the north Cocoa area.
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Enhancing the industrial park to provide more jobs.
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Continuing to offer stability to residents.
Contact:
Vote for no more than 3
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Wally Bowles
Education:
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LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas
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Graduate Studies, George Washington University
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Worked with other candidates for office locally, involved with local government issues as a citizen, speaking with officials and other concerned citizens, and attending hearings and meetings.
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Teacher, Brevard Community College
Issues:
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Maintain the peaceful, small town character of our town, protecting it for the future, and ensuring growth does not raise taxes or change the character of our town that we enjoy.
Contact:
Cathy Landrum Demott
Education:
Occupation:
Experience:
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Grant-Valkaria Town Council, 2006-present
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Wildlife/Oceanlife preservation organizations
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Guardian Ad Litem
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Certified Emergency Response Team Member
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Member/Former president, Great Dane Club of South Florida
Issues:
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Maintaining the balance between growth and environmental preservation/protection in our town.
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Developing additional sources of revenue.
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Making responsible spending decisions.
Contact:
Lisette Kolar
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree, Florida International University
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Ergonomics programs, University of Michigan
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Industrial engineering courses, University of Central Florida
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Cypress Creek HOA Board/ARC
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Officer / Trustee, Grant Community Club
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County’s Citizen’s Resource Group for Land Use
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Organizer, Concerned Citizens of South Mainland in Micco
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Original organizer / Co-chairwoman, Grant-Valkaria Preservation Committee
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Grant-Valkaria Interim Council
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Chairwoman, Grant-Valkaria Local Planning Agency/Planning and Zoning Board
Issues:
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Complete our Comprehensive Plan.
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Land Development Regulations: Our residents chose to incorporate to obtain the privilege of “home rule,” so they could define the future character of the Town. The Comprehensive Plan and LDRs are the mechanism through which they can do this. Working hard to begin to put in place the structure that will keep our town rural and peaceful, and to make sure that the residents’ vision for the town is realized.
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Managing our budget: Residents have indicated that they do not want a lot of “city” conveniences, so expenditures can be kept low. In addition, our Charter requires that the voters authorize any indebtedness, so residents have a strong avenue through which they can control spending. However, during the first few years, there are many “start up” expenditures and due to the taxable value of property reduced by Amendment 1, and our low tax rate, the Council has been and will need to continue to be very fiscally conservative.
Contact:
Jason Mahaney
Education:
Personal:
Experience:
Issues:
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The most important issue to this race is keeping the town the way it is. Moved to Grant-Valkaria is for its rural nature.
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In order for the town to continue with this direction, a council must be elected that believes the same and can keep the taxes at an affordable level.
Contact:
Dan Robino
David Berkman
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Education:
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M.S. in Management, Embry Riddle University
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B.S. in Computer Engineering, State University of New York College
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A.A.S. in Business, Suffolk County Community College
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
Issues:
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Find creative ways to bring revenue into our town to help control and reduce taxes.
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Need to find ways to become greener to reduce operational cost.
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Continue making Indialantic more family and community friendly with events.
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Attract more small restaurants and shops to Fifth Avenue to help define the character that people think of when they hear "Indialantic."
Contact:
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Mike Borysiewicz
Education:
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M.B.A., Florida Tech
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M.S. in Computer Sciences, Boston University
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B.S. in Computer Sciences, University of Maryland
Occupation:
Experience:
Issues:
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Work towards containing and reducing property taxes.
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Strive to preserve and enhance our small town beauty and appeal.
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Listen to your voices, and team with the community to help Indialantic make the best decisions for our community as a whole.
Contact:
Randall Greer
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Vice chairman, Indialantic Planning and Zoning Board
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Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association
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Chairman, Florida Pollution Prevention Roundtable
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Director, Indialantic Homeowner’s Association
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Former member, Brevard County Hazardous Substance Management Committee
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Former member, Turkey Creek Sanctuary Advisory Committee
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Former chairman, Scholarship Committee for the Melbourne Art Festival
Issues:
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Ensure the stormwater collection system continues to be upgraded to reduce the potential for flooding and minimize impact on the Indian River Lagoon.
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The current and projected decrease in revenue and the town’s budget are priority items that need to be evaluated closely to ensure the town can adequately deliver necessary services to the community, not only for today, but for the foreseeable future.
Contact:
Gene Newberry
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Indian Harbour Beach City Council, 1989-present
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Former board member, Indian Harbour Beach Board of Adjustment
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Former board member, Indian Harbour Planning & Zoning
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Former board member, Central Florida Water Board
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Former board member, South Beach Coalition/MPO
Issues:
Contact:
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Donald Krieger
Education:
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M.S. in Engineering Sciences, Florida Tech
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B.S. in Engineering Sciences, Florida Tech
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Planning and Zoning Board
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Malabar Council, District 3
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Roads and Drainage Committee
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Unlicensed Practice of Law Standing Committee, 18th Circuit
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Graduate, Leadership Brevard
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Brevard Watershed Action Committee
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Marine Resources Council
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Malabar Mariners Association
Issues:
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Watchdog upcoming changes to our comprehensive land use plan.
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Maintain the independent rural character and lifestyle of Malabar.
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Opposes outside nonfunded mandates. Maintain town sovereignty.
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Rectify ineffective unproductive assessments to homeowners and businesses.
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Continued roads and drainage enhancement and maintenance.
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Get back to basics while living within our means.
Contact:
Charles D. “Chuck” McClelland
Contact:
Steve Rivet
Thomas Eschenberg
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
Issues:
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Lobby the State Legislature to fight for home rule.
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Maintain a first class fire department.
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Continue storm water drainage and road improvements.
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Oppose tax increases.
Contact:
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Rita Karpie
Education:
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M.S. in Biological Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology
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B.S. in Environmental Health, Old Dominion University
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College of William and Mary
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Melbourne Beach Environmental Advisory Board
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Brevard County lobbyist
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Former teacher, Rollins College, Brevard campus
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Former teacher, Embry-Riddle University
Issues:
Contact:
Thomas Shaw
Contact:
William Stacey
Contact:
RACE NOT YET FINAL
Mike Nowlin
Occupation:
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Lead technician, Florida Power and Light
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Responsible for day-to-day Fleet Operation in Brevard County
Personal:
Experience:
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Melbourne Zoning Board of Adjustments
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Vice president, Eau Gallie Little League, 1992-97
Issues:
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Public safety needs to be a priority. Our police and fire departments need to be on the cutting edge of training, staffing and have the proper and best safety equipment available.
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With the recent flooding, we will need to maintain our drainage ditches and sanitary sewers, making sure we do not have flooding issues in the future.
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With budget shortfalls, partially due to Amendment 1, we will need to monitor expenses closely and spend our citizens money wisely.
Contact:
Tammy Sandberg
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Boy Scout troop volunteer, 6 years
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PTA Member, 14 years
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Homeowners Association officer, 7 years
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Office manager, Executive assistant and a Small business wwner
Issues:
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Supports a consistent Capital Investment Budget in keeping our community safe.
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Need to carefully manage our water resources and its infrastructure. As far as our water resources, everyone needs to pay their fair share.
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Need to be proactive in concert with county leadership to identify the next location of a new landfill.
Contact:
Kathy Meehan
Education:
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B.S. in Psychology, Florida Institute of Technology
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A.A., Brevard Community College
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Melbourne City Council, 2004-present
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Vice mayor, 2007-08
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Brevard Metropolitan Planning Organization, 2006
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Space Coast League of Cities, 2004-present
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Melbourne Planning and Zoning Board, 1998-2004
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Case manager, Community Care for the Elderly
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Melbourne Police Community Relations Council, 1993-98
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Melbourne Downtown Progress Association Board of Directors, 1987-91
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Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, 2004-present
Issues:
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Safer Neighborhoods. Shares the concerns of the citizens about safety and security in their communities. Will continue the support of our strong police department. to increase efforts to rid our neighborhoods of drug dealers and other illegal activities and related crimes. Will also continue to protect our children from sex offenders by helping inform them that they live in their neighborhood. Committed to make all neighborhoods safe for our citizens.
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Will continue to work hard on issues important in our community, to our residents, and to our businesses.
Contact:
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Scott McCoy
Education:
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B.S. in Computer Science, North Carolina State University
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Extensive leadership and managerial training courses for Harris Corporation
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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AHF Board of Trustees, 1996-2004, 2007-08
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First vice president, 1998-99
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Second vice president, 1998-98
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Melbourne Village Board of Adjustments, 1998-present
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Co-chairman, Vision 2012 Committee
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Successfully led defeat of Referendum in 2007 that would have killed the Vision 2012-draft Responsible Growth Plan.
Issues:
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Continue to protect and enhance the quality of life in the Village with responsible growth management.
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Support for a 24-7, full-time police department.
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Maintain the fiscal soundness of the town, and work to mitigate the impact of higher levels of government upon our small town.
Contact:
Lyle Zody
Education:
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Electronics Technology courses, Iowa State University
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College courses related to Management, Quality and Productivity
Occupation:
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Retired, Rockwell Collins, 40 years
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One of seven individuals selected to create a new manufacturing facility in Melbourne
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Post-retirement manufacturing consultant, 1.5 years
Personal:
Experience:
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Melbourne Village Permit and Inspection Committee, 1991-2003
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Chairman, Planning and Zoning Committee, 2004
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Melbourne Village Town Commissioner, 2004-2006
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Successful in getting a voter referendum on ballot, assuring that all Melbourne Village voters had a voice in adaptation of the town’s Growth Plan.
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Outgoing president, Rockwell Collins Retirement Club
Issues:
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Address the issue of community deterioration, currently supported by un-enforced ordinances.
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Promote updating our long obsolete building ordinances to current state statutes.
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Install and fully populate a town Web site for the information and benefit of our residents.
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Foster the concepts that the same can be done for less or more can be done for the same, as an alternative concept to automatic maximum legally allowed town tax increases.
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Fix some of our home flooding problems, caused by our drainage system neglect, while assuring that funds are not wasted on those problems for which there are no cost effective or practical solution.
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Be more available and listen to all residents, attend more town committee meetings and contribute more hours than can be reasonably expected of an individual that is supporting a successful full time career in corporate America.
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Has an issue with police protection in our town, namely the large portion of the town’s budget expended to support it. Is willing to explore doing the same for less.
Contact:
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Brian Anderson
Education:
Occupation:
- Construction project manager, Peak Construction
Personal:
Issues:
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The budget is the biggest issue the city is facing today, finding a way to still grow, while cutting back is a challenge even the future council will struggle with.
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Need a strong minded individual to stand-up for the resident and promise not to cut public safety or education ,but who will also look deeper into the budget and eliminate double positions and trumped up salaries and wasteful outside spending
Contact:
James Brock
Education:
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B.S. in Management, Golden Gate University
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A.A. in Information Technology, Community College of the Air Force
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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United States Air Force, 22 years
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Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce
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Palm Bay Police and Firefighter’s Pension Fund
Contact:
Guillermo "William" Capote, Sr.
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Education:
- B.A. in Organizational Management, Warner Southern College
- Working on Masters at Warner Southern College
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
- Palm Bay Park and Recreation Board
- South Brevard Park and Recreation Board
- U.S. Army Veteran, combat medic and logistics
- Former president, Palm Bay Progressive Lions
Issues:
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Get people more involved in politics, and have the city council be more accountable to the people.
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Managed growth, job creation and proactive government.
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Support more parks and recreational facilities.
Contact:
Natasha Munnings
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Issues:
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Economy.
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Attracting new businesses.
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Job availability.
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Governmental accountability.
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Preparing our youth for the world, protecting our community, and protecting the environment.
Contact:
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Michele Paccione
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Community Development Advisory Board
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Former chairwoman, BusinessLeads Networking Group
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Former president, Brevard County National Organization of Women
Bruce Wechsler
Education:
- A.A., Brevard Community College
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Brevard County Board of Adjustment
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Palm Bay Regional Park Advisory Committee
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Brevard County Transportation Advisory Committee
Issues:
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Budgetary constraints. The City must focus on its core functions: Providing police, fire and roads and drainage. All else is on the table for cuts or elimination.
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Business development. We must do everything possible to help existing businesses and attract new ones by lowering or eliminating fees and drastically reducing government over regulation.
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The dire financial situation that is developing in the world. The developing financial crisis will affect everyone. Palm Bay can help ease the pain by supporting -- usually by getting out of the way -- individual and community efforts to protect themselves and provide for themselves.
Contact:
Grace White
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Real estate/Mortgage industry, 13 years
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Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
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National Association of Realtors
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Melbourne Area Association of Realtors
Issues:
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Believes the most challenging issue facing our city is continuing to find cost effective solutions, together with our citizen, civic and business organizations, to promote Palm Bay’s strengths, including its location, its work force, and its family friendly environment to attract good jobs that will help to assure our families’ futures and that of future generations.
Contact:
Vote for no more than 2
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Michael Chase
Jeffrey Fleis
Education:
Occupation:
Personal:
Experience:
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Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee, 2003-present
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A1A and Desoto Property Use Ad Hoc Committee
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Melbourne Central Catholic High School Board
Pamela Stamm
Education:
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Registered Nurse Program, University of Central Florida
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B.S. in Business Administration, University of Central Florida
Occupation:
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Experience:
Issues:
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Preserve the natural environment in Satellite Beach. Will be proactive in protecting the fragile ecosystem of our barrier island community.
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Work with citizens regarding their concern about property taxes. Will look for ways to spend city taxes in the most conservative manner.
Contact:
Martha Long
Education:
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M.S. in Systems Management, University of Southern California
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B.S. in Economics, Rollins College
Occupation:
Experience:
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Guardian ad Litem
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Titusville’s 2020 team
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Titusville Environmental Commission
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North Brevard Heritage Foundation
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Titusville Historic Museum
Contact:
Vote for no more than 3
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Pat Bentley
Stephany Eley
Bill Metrick
Damian Wilson