Education
• Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center — Fort Lauderdale, FL Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration • Fordham University, Gabelli College of Business — Bronx, NY Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Tax • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — Boston, MA School of
Experience
• Delray Beach Housing Authority (Delray Beach, FL) — Board Member, appointed by City Commission (Jan 2025–Present) • Delray Beach Housing Group (Delray Beach, FL) — Chair / Board Member, appointed by City Commission (Jan 2025–Present) • Palm Beach County Child Care Advisory Board (Palm Beach County
Endorsements
Our campaign is proudly endorsed by our local police, our local firefighters, Realtors association, and by dozens of community leaders, residents, small businesses, and stakeholders who believe in a positive direction for Delray Beach.
Campaign Phone
561-595-3853
Delray Beach’s biggest threat is rising costs combined with unmanaged growth that puts pressure on families, seniors, and longtime residents. This endangers preservation of the next generation of residents who passionately care about their city. Our community has a unique history, values, and culture that have made the City a desirable place to live and visit. The concerns regarding affordability threaten our way of life. If growth is not planned responsibly, it can strain infrastructure, increase traffic, and erode quality of life. The city must address this by focusing on smart land use/zoning, infrastructure planning/maintenance, fiscal discipline, and diversify funding sources. We need to prioritize affordability, protect neighborhoods
Delray Beach’s greatest strength is its strong sense of community, firm root in identity, and engaged residents. Our neighborhoods, small businesses, non-profits, and civic organizations care deeply about the city’s future. We should build on this by improving transparency, strengthening communication, and actively involving residents in decision-making. When residents are informed and heard, we make better policy choices and build trust in city government.
Property taxes fund essential services like police, fire, facility/infrastructure maintenance, and parks. Eliminating or reducing them without a replacement revenue source would potentially force cuts to core services or shift costs onto residents through other types of higher fees. The state should not reduce property taxes without a clear, reliable funding alternative. Locally, we must plan ahead by diversifying revenue, controlling spending, and advocating strongly to protect municipal funding that keeps our community safe and functioning. The end goal is to aim for a result that maintains essential services, but still results in working toward lowering costs for residents overall.
There are opportunities for savings by reviewing contracts, eliminating redundancies, and streamlining city operations. We should always look for efficiencies that save taxpayer dollars without sacrificing public safety or core services. Long-term planning can help Delray Beach operate more efficiently while maintaining the high quality of services residents expect. It’s not about doing less, it is about doing better.
Delray Beach has made progress by working to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with shelter, mental health care, and support services. However, enforcement alone is not a solution. The city must continue focusing on coordination, outreach, and long-term solutions that address the root causes of homelessness while keeping public spaces safe and accessible for everyone. Public/private partnerships, such as first responders working in collaboration with non-profits, can help address the homelessness issue expeditiously and wholistically.
Education
Seminole Community College AA, University of Central Florida
Experience
Work: Real Estate Brokers & Owner of Ocean East Properties. Community: President of Friends of Delray, a nonprofit dedicated to community engagement and government transparency; member of the Delray Beach Planning & Zoning Board; active with the Rotary Club of Delray Beach.
Endorsements
Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman, Ruth's List Florida, Democratic Municipal Officials
Campaign Phone
5613091656
The biggest threat facing Delray Beach is rising affordability pressures, which affect every part of our community. When teachers, nurses, first responders, service workers, seniors, and young families can no longer afford to live here, we risk losing the character, stability, and economic strength that make our city special. Addressing this requires a balanced approach that expands workforce and attainable housing, aligns new development with infrastructure capacity, supports local businesses to keep dollars circulating in our community, and keeps taxes reasonable and transparent. By focusing on smart planning and investing in people, we can ensure Delray Beach remains a place where residents of all ages and income levels can thrive.
Delray Beach’s greatest strength is the unique balance between its small-town charm and its vibrant, growing downtown. People choose Delray because it feels welcoming, walkable, historic, and community-driven — not like every other coastal city. To protect that strength, we need responsible, infrastructure-ready development that preserves neighborhood character, respects our history, and grows at a pace the community can support. Delray doesn’t have to choose between progress and preservation. We can and must do both.
Eliminating or drastically reducing property taxes would create serious gaps in funding for police, fire, parks, infrastructure, and stormwater upgrades — the core services residents rely on every day. Cities would be forced to cut essential personnel or delay critical maintenance, which ultimately harms public safety and quality of life. Instead of unfunded mandates, the state should focus on targeted tax relief, preserving local revenue tools, and allowing cities to keep taxes reasonable and transparent while meeting community needs. In my view, we absolutely should not eliminate property taxes. Instead we should work to streamline budgets and keep costs low so that over time we can reduce tax burdens.
Delray Beach should always look for efficiencies, but we must protect core services like police, fire, water, and stormwater upgrades. The best opportunities for savings come from improving procurement processes, reducing duplication across departments, modernizing outdated systems, and ensuring new development pays its fair share for the infrastructure it requires. We should also increase transparency so residents can see where every dollar goes. Smart budgeting is about stewardship, not cuts that undermine public safety or quality of life.
Delray Beach is working to manage homelessness in a way that meets the requirements of HB 1365 while still treating people with dignity. The city has increased coordination with local nonprofits, law enforcement, and mental-health providers to connect individuals with services rather than simply moving them from one area to another. The key is focusing on prevention by expanding attainable housing, improving access to services, and strengthening partnerships so fewer people fall into homelessness in the first place.
Education
Graduate of Atlantic Community High School, Delray Beach, Florida
Experience
27 years working with city officials at Delray Beach City Hall. Founder of "Project Holiday," an initiative to send boxes of donated goods to service men and women who were not able to come home for the holidays.
Campaign Phone
561-445-7249
Most residents think the biggest threat to our city is overdevelopment, which leads to heavy traffic and constant construction, impacting our quality of life. I believe, the biggest threat is the erosion of "home rule," with state-level mandates overriding local governments. Home Rule was established as a constitutional right in Florida and it is being preempted by the state on a regular basis. The voice of the local community is in danger of being silenced.
Delray Beach has many strengths. We have a nationally recognized beach, a vibrant downtown, and sense of community. But our greatest strength is our rich architectural heritage. Delray Beach has five historic districts listed on the Local Register of Historic Places. We can further enhance our unique character by establishing an Atlantic Avenue Historic District, to ensure the charm of our walkable downtown is preserved.
An elimination or reduction in property taxes without a stable, equitable replacement plan risks crippling essential local services. If Florida were to eliminate or significantly reduce property taxes, local services in Delray Beach would face severe cuts. Municipalities would likely need to impose some type of assessment to cover local fire and police costs. Many municipalities will fail without an assessment for these essential services. In Delray Beach, almost all of our property tax goes to police and fire, with additional revenue covering everything else. If this reduction in property taxes passes, local governments will have to increase non-ad valorem fees, such as fire fees or other other user fees for specific services.
Our city struggles to make budget cuts every year. I know that I do not want to sacrifice city services provided to residents. But I would require much more information before making suggestions for cuts in city department budgets. If elected, I will be digging into the budget not long after I take office.
Delray Beach is managing the requirements of House Bill 1365 by integrating enforcement with social service outreach, primarily through partnerships with Palm Beach and local non-profit organizations.
