Candidate: Keith Trace

Keith’s family moved to Osceola County when he was three years old and grew up on Neptune Road. After graduating from college Keith moved to St. Cloud with his wife Kelly, whose family goes back four generations in Osceola County. Keith graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and earned his P.E. (professional engineer) license a short time later. Having been involved in the engineering, surveying and land development profession for almost 15 years, he loves being able to use his professional experience to help shape our community. Keith has served in various government leadership roles such as the chairman of the Osceola County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, the Osceola County Planning Commission and Osceola County Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee. Keith represents the City of St. Cloud on the MetroPlan Orlando Citizens Advisory Committee. He was appointed by the City Council in 2012. The Committee ensures the public has the opportunity to review and evaluate proposed transportation plans and programs, providing opinions on behalf of their respective communities. Keith also graduated from the St. Cloud Citizen’s Academy in 2010. As a Scout at a young age through his late teens, he learned the importance of giving back to the community that has given him so much. Keith has volunteered with Relay for Life, as well with the Community Hope Center of Osceola County, serving disaster relief families in conjunction with Osceola REDI. Keith and Kelly attend Canoe Creek Christian Church in St. Cloud.