Education
BA University of Pennsylvania
Experience
Board member, Grand Prix Village S. Director and Founder Keep Wellington Green Founder Give Freely in Wellington
Endorsements
PBCHRA, Former Mayor Bob Margolis, Former State Representative Katherine Waldron, Former SOE Susan Bucher, Northern PBC Improvement District Board of Supervisors VP Ellen Baker, Former EPC and Charter review committee member Victoria McCullough Former Chair of PZAB and former member of EPC Carol Co
Instagram
laurenbrodyforwellington
Campaign Phone
516-639-4700
Wellington's biggest threat is the loss of its claim to fame as the Winter Equestrian Capitol of the World. To address it, no land can ever be removed from the EPA nor can any zoning changes be issued. Additionally the Council needs to become proactive, not reactive and be thinking of ways to work with the equestrian community to keep it thriving and growing. Development must be halted until we evaluate what Wellington needs and can handle, and redevelopment must become the priority. Green spaces must be protected and no further building rights should be given to land that has none or less than the ask.
Wellington's greatest stregnth is the 'great hometown' feel. The quiet, parks and recreation, green space and equestrian elements all combine to give Wellington a unique and precious feel. To build on that, all underperforming commercial spaces should be looked at with redevelopment in mind while a moratorium on building is put into place. Wellington needs to pause and assess where we are at and where we want to be, and then determine if our infrastructure is adequate for anything already approved and if there is even a way to accomodate further building. Any proposals that come forward should be evaluated to determine if they enhance Wellington and bring something positive to the residents.
Whether or not this goes through, I support a full audit of the Wellington budget to determine where the waste is and what we can do to reduce it. I do not support the elimination of property taxes, as those taxes serve to fund services we rely on. If property taxes are eliminated or reduced, we will have to raise fees across the board. I would support a large permit fee increase for any new building proposals that are approved and I would want to require any new developments to pay 100 percent of needed infrastructure requirements that come from that application. I would also support a Village wide speed camera system with the majority of the fines going to the Village in order to raise money to pay for required services.
I believe spending in the Village of Wellington has become reckless. A $30m private sports facility and a $28 m new aquatics center are examples of how the Village is spending our tax dollars with disregard. I feel the code compliance department is over staffed, and that likely the entire Village Hall is as well. I support a full audit of the budget and a revamp based on the results.
The Village of Wellington does not have a park with a shelter or services that would be appropriate for housing the homeless. To my knowledge, Wellington does not have a homeless population. If we were to begin to experience a homeless population, I would think our brand new privately owned (yet on public Village owned land) sports center would be the perfect place for the homeless to shower, get a hot meal, and have a safe place to sleep over night.
Education
University of Missouri
Experience
Chairman, Village of Wellington Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board; Vice Chairman, Village of Wellington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; Appointee School Board of the Palm Beaches Advisory Boundary Committee
Endorsements
Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association; Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County; Mayor, Village of Wellington; Vice Mayor, Village of Wellington
Campaign Phone
561-593-2087
Wellington’s biggest threat is complacency in the face of growth.
Wellington is at a point where decisions made now will shape the next 10–20 years. Growth pressure from surrounding areas, aging infrastructure, traffic congestion and rising costs can quietly erode quality of life if they’re not managed thoughtfully.
Plan, don’t react. Growth isn’t the enemy, unplanned growth is.
Invest in infrastructure before it’s strained. Roads, drainage, public safety, and schools must keep pace.
Protect what makes Wellington, Wellington. Our hometown feel, safety, schools, and equestrian culture are competitive advantages.
Listen to residents—consistently, not just during elections. The community is engaged and informed.
Wellington’s greatest strength is its people and sense of community.
Wellington residents are engaged, informed, and deeply invested in where they live. From volunteers and educators to first responders, business owners, and longtime families, this is a community that shows up—for schools, for neighbors, and for the future of the Village.
How?
Keep community voices central to decision-making.
Strengthen partnerships. Collaboration with schools, nonprofits, local businesses, and civic groups multiplies impact and keeps solutions grounded in real needs.
Support safe, family-friendly neighborhoods.
Celebrate and protect Wellington’s identity. Our equestrian heritage, green spaces and hometown character aren’t just traditions they’re assets.
Property taxes are the backbone of local government financing in Florida. They are the single most important locally controlled revenue source for municipalities’ day-to-day needs — including services residents care about most:
Police and fire protection
Road and infrastructure maintenance
Parks and recreation
Public works and trash collection
Local planning and community services
In Wellington, ad valorem property taxes contributed 24% of the Village’s overall revenue (FY 2024-2025) to support core functions like public safety and parks.
A better path is smart reform (targeted relief for homeowners), protecting essential services and equitable, sustainable local revenue systems.
In Wellington, the opportunity for budget savings isn’t about cutting core services residents rely on; it’s about operating smarter without weakening public safety or quality of life. Each year, Wellington asks residents to participate in budget surveys to assess public interest in projects. I encourage strong public participation in this process.
I see realistic opportunities in operational efficiency and shared services, contract and vendor review, and technology and process modernization.
Wellington itself does not typically have large, visible homeless encampments within the Village, and local government information focuses on Palm Beach County‑wide resources rather than specific Wellington enforcement messaging. Palm Beach County operates a coordinated response system for homelessness—including outreach, shelters, and services—and Wellington points residents to county shelters rather than hosting its own local sleeping accommodations. (Some of these items came under fire with the recent Florida DOGE findings)
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