Candidate: Dave Askew

My wife Lisa, Osceola County teacher and I have raised our three kids in St. Cloud, and we’ve worked hard to build a successful small business here in downtown St. Cloud.  I believe serving on the Council is a way I can give back to the city I love. You can count on me to continue to serve with integrity and vigilance. I want to  make St. Cloud safe and prosperous for your family and mine.
Thanks,  Dave    

Dave and Lisa married 23 years ago. They have three children: Chance, Nora and Tanner. Lisa is an 23 year Osceola County School Teacher and Dave has owned a business in downtown St. Cloud since 2009. 
Dave actively supports the Help Now of Osceola, St. Cloud Main Street and St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. As a member of many local non-profit organizations, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to our city. Dave is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and dig into a project. 

Dave Askew’s Experience:

2014 – Present , Elected:St. Cloud City Council Seat 4 and serving the last 2 years as Deputy Mayor

•  2009 -Present, Small Business Owner in St. Cloud

•  2010- Present, 9th year Volunteer for Osceola Schools and St. Cloud Marching Band

•  2011- Present, St. Cloud Downtown Business Group 

•  2011- Present, Halloween Downtown Chairperson 

•  2011 - St Cloud Main Street - past Member at large and Executive Treasurer

•  2014 - Chairperson for Smokin’ Blues, Bikes, Boats and BBQ

•  2013 - 2014  City of St Cloud representative on Osceola County Ad-Hoc Transportation Committee 

•  2014 - Chairperson of July 4th Event 

•  2014 – 2015 Chairman of Small Business Council St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. 

•  2014 - “Business Person of the Year”, St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Awarded 2014 

•  2014 - “Outstanding Local Program Supporter” 
    State of Florida 2014 Main Street award from Florida State Secretary Ken Detzner.

•  2015 – “Business of the 4th Quarter” awarded by St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce.

•Present:
    Board Member St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce

    Board Member of the Education Foundation Board

    Board Member and Treasurer of Help Now of Osceola, Inc. 
    Help Now provides safe shelter and empowers survivors of domestic violence through             counseling and advocacy while promoting violence-free living through community awareness.

PAST:
Walt Disney World (WDW):

•Senior Animal Care Specialist on Discovery Island

•Operations Manager and opening management team – WDW Kilimanjaro Safaris & Special Projects

•Operations Manager - WDW Discovery Island

Feel free to call or email with any questions you may have.

daveaskewseat4@gmail.com  or 407-414-5207

Thanks,

Dave