Candidate: Joseph Tiseo

I have been a resident of Charlotte County for nearly 40 years. My wife Nicole and I have four children.  Three of them are currently enrolled in the Charlotte County public school system and one in college. I was a member of the first graduating class of Port Charlotte High School in 1984 and went on to Florida Southern College and graduated in 1988 with a B.S. in political science.

I became a licensed Florida real estate associate in 1987, a licensed General Contractor in 1992 and founded Joseph Mark Construction, Inc.  I conducted site development and expansion of commercial and residential construction throughout Charlotte and Lee Counties. I was responsible for land acquisition, bank financing, business financial planning, project cost estimating, budgeting, contract negotiations, engineering analysis, field production, permit submittals and approvals from various Local, State and Federal regulatory agencies. My office is located right here in Charlotte County.

My experience gives me a keen understanding of the issues facing you, your family, business owners and the County. I believe my resume will broaden the discussion to move Charlotte County forward. I will continue to serve the citizens of Charlotte County so the services you expect can be delivered in the most efficient and effective manner.

If re-elected, the core of my responsibility will be for the health, safety and welfare of our community while being a steward of taxpayer dollars. I intend to place an emphasis on financial review, quality of life, clean water, transparency, accountability and responsible growth initiatives. My understanding of issues will not be limited to an executive summary or Staff report. While those forms of information should be highly valued I will apply my experience, knowledge, independent research and public input to aid in making community based policy decisions. Where some see problems, I see opportunity for solutions.  I will continue to navigate the demands of growth with balancing the waterfront lifestyle and charm we all enjoy. There is no greater honor and responsibility than to be elected as a constitutional officer.  It has been a privilege to earn your trust while serving as a County Commissioner and I have never forgotten who I work for.   I will continue to hold myself to a higher standard of honesty and integrity, you should demand no less.  Together we will move Charlotte County forward.

Professional Licenses and Education: General Contractor CGC055210, Real estate sales associate SL498749, Port Charlotte High School 1984, Florida Southern College 1988, Community: Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners,  Board of Zoning Appeals, Vice Chair Team Parkside Board of Directors Team Parkside Housing Committee, Chair Charlotte County Landscape Committee, Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizen Advisory Board Metropolitan Planning Organization Vice Chair, Regional Planning Council, Charlotte Assembly Habitat for Humanity sponsor and volunteer Little League volunteer coach for T-ball, Grapefruit, Minors and umpire Sponsor for youth athletics