Candidate: Kelly Frasca

Candidate's Statement

My husband and I moved from South Florida to Lake Helen in 2013 to raise our two young boys. However, our family ties in Lake Helen date back to the early 1940s. We found Lake Helen to be an oasis, a mist the urban sprawl of developments in Florida. I instantly found myself drawn to the Lake Helen community and volunteerism.

I proudly served as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, Parks, and Recreation Board, and as a community volunteer with the Lake Helen Events Committee. Later accepted the contracted position as the City of Lake Helen Event’s Coordinator, Community Relations, and Public Relations Liaison until 2019, when I became Commissioner for Lake Helen Zone 1. I currently continue to volunteer with my family throughout the community.

As an advocate for the community, I believe in protecting and preserving what we value in our Gem: Our historic heritage in harmony with nature. I have fought to ensure smart growth that protects our green spaces, farmland, natural beauty, environmental areas, and clean water.

·        I am a defender for abused children, I am the sitting Secretary of Our Children First Foundation Inc.

·        I am a champion of animal rights, my actions on the dais speak louder than words with the accomplishments I have initiated in my two-year term.

·        I proudly support our US Military and families, as Sergeant at Arms and Second Vice President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #127.

The following is a list of some accomplishments I have initiated in my first term:

·        The revision of Article 24 “Animal Ordinance”.

·        The creation of “Bella’s Dangerous Dog Registry”.

·        Addressing our feral cat population by adding the L.H. TNR program.

·        Adding a NO KILL shelter to our Animal Control resources.

·        Introduced lake consultant to the city for our lake’s preservation.

I have approved the following projects:

·        Triple S Subdivision Utility improvements.

·        Virginia Drive Road and water-main improvements project.

·        Purchasing additional land to increase Mellissa Park.

·        New Pavilion at Macy Park.

·        New Fitness Trail and equipment at the Equestrian Center.

·        The partnership with FWC, lake consultant, and the city to produce a maintenance schedule for our lake’s health.

The following are issues that are most important to me:

·       Preserving the quality of life for our citizens. while maintaining the small-town charm we call home.

·       Upholding a maintenance schedule for our lakes while fostering a healthy relationship between the city, the lake consultant, and FWC.

·       Addressing our citizen's concerns on water quality.

·       Updating our policies, procedures, and ordinances.

·        Infrastructure and park improvement projects.

 I am here for you Lake Helen! We are “BETTER TOGETHER”