Under a council-manager system, the council adopts laws, sets plans and policies, approves the budget and tax rate, hires the town manager and attorney, updates codes, appoints boards, and ensures fiscal accountability. The council also protects natural resources, manages development and represents community interests. Terms are two years; elections are at-large. Annual salary: $8,500
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Education
Quinnipiac College School of Law - Juris Doctor and Fairfield University - Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management
Experience
Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation - 2002 - 2024; Office of Public Defender Services, Stamford, Connecticut - 1999 - 2002
Endorsements
Member of the Florida Bar and the Connecticut Bar
Campaign Phone
561-234-9779
Juno Beach’s biggest threat is over-development. From what I hear from the community, Juno Beach residents do not want more large developments being constructed in Juno Beach. I share in this desire to limit large developments. As to how this threat should be addressed, Juno Beach should do everything in its power to draft zoning laws that address the concerns of its residents. Additionally, when developers do purchase property in Juno Beach, Town Counselors should negotiate aggressively and use every reasonable means available to incentivize smaller structures that have the lowest visual and environmental impact, as well as contributing to the lowest increase in traffic and congestion.
Juno Beach’s greatest strength is its laid-back, small town feel. Surrounding towns, as beautiful as they may be, feel like bustling cities compared to Juno Beach. I first stepped foot in Juno Beach in 1988, so I am very aware of the essence of Juno Beach and what the phrase, “let’s keep Juno Beach, Juno Beach,” means. We should build on this strength by doing what small towns do best; band together when our way of life is challenged. I have been fighting threats against the U.S. my entire career, and I know the power that a united force wields. I also know how easily threats sneak through the gates when there is division. I am unwaveringly focused on protecting the jewel that Juno Beach is, and I am asking that we come together in this.
I believe that property taxes should be eliminated. If your home could be taken away from you by way of not paying property taxes, then you never truly own your home; you merely rent it from the government. You should only pay taxes on any item once, then it is yours. As to cutting services, I believe that Juno Beach runs very lean and that no services should be cut. Where we make up for revenue losses should come from increased sales taxes, that should then be distributed to the cities and towns to make up for the lost revenue. This way, not only do the people have more control over how much they pay in taxes by controlling how much they purchase, but non-Florida residents contribute additionally with every purchase they make in Florida.
I have worked for government at both the state level and federal level since 1999. In that time, I have seen countless ways to cut costs. Truly, I love the idea of cutting government waste and making government run as efficiently as possible. I am sure that I will be able to see Juno Beach’s operations in a much more detailed light if given the opportunity to serve on the Town Counsel, but, from where I stand at this moment, I do not see any cost cutting to be had. In fact, given the town’s budget and how long it has been since we have seen a property tax increase in Juno Beach, I think the facts support my view.
Juno Beach was doing exceptionally well with prohibiting sleeping or camping in public areas well before House Bill 1365. In fact, I never recall a time when Juno Beach had an issue with sleeping or camping in public areas. Juno Beach is not the kind of town that needs guidance from a house bill for it to be run properly. Juno Beach runs properly and stays beautiful because each and every one of its citizens strives to keep it that way. While I am all for making Juno Beach the best it can be, if elected to Town Counsel, I am not going to push for change where no change is needed. In this area, no change is needed.
