Candidate's Statement
I have filed to run for Mayor of Palm Coast. Therefore, I would like to tell you why and a little about myself.
I want to be Mayor because I want to see Palm Coast remain a beautiful, charming, vibrant, diverse and growing community. My desire is to have Palm Coast live up to its slogan, “Find Your Florida” even as Palm Coast continues to grow.
I want the elected officials to represent the will of the citizens and be responsive to the citizens. One challenge I see is changing the one man rule as embodied in our Charter and personified in the City Manager.
Now, I will tell you about myself:
I am a lifelong Democrat
Born and raised in Jersey City (Hudson County) NJ
Attended St. Aloysius Elementary and High School
Graduated from St. Peters College
Lived in Bethlehem (Northampton County) PA
Moved to Palm Coast (Flagler County) FL
I am married 48 years with 8 children, 20 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren
Career:
Employed by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Certified Master Trainer
Manager of Child Abuse Hot Line
Director of Benefit Delivery Systems
Employed by County of Lehigh
Crisis Counselor
Director of Mobile Crisis Unit
Employed by County of Northampton
Child Protective Service Supervisor
Community involvement
Served on Community Action Boards in Pennsylvania
Served on Focus on Flagler Board
Member of Toastmasters
Member Flagler County DEC
Completed Palm Coast Citizens Academy
As my background indicates, I have a diverse and lengthy career in supervision and management not only at home but also in my work experience