Brevard County has a Commission-Manager form of government. The Board of Commissioners is the governing body and holds all legislative powers, There are five members representing each of the Districts in the county, elected by eligible voters of the county. Each must be qualified voters and continuously reside in the District they represent. The Board is empowered to create Ordinances, enter into Contracts and issue Bonds to finance public projects. The Board of Commissioners are responsible for adopting the county Budget, determining county Property Taxes, and regulating Planning, Zoning, and Land Development, Health and Safety Services, Parks and Recreation, Solid Waste Management, Utilities, Housing and Human Services and more in accordance with the county Charter. The Board of Commissioners appoints and oversees the City Manager, who serves as chief administrative officer and executive officer of the county. The Board also appoints and oversees the County Attorney. The Board of Commissioners usually meets every two weeks and meetings are televised on educational access television.Term: 4 years, no more than 2 consecutive termsSalary: $60,273
Professional Experience
Fire fighter, Air Force Reserve and life long Brevard Resident
Public Service
Deputy Mayor of Indian Harbour Beach
Education
Melbourne High, Eastern Florida, College of the Air Force
I support redevelopment and economic development tools when they deliver measurable benefits to residents, improve infrastructure, remove blight, and strengthen local economies. However, these programs must be transparent, fiscally responsible, and regularly evaluated to ensure taxpayers receive a return on investment. Economic development should support high-quality jobs and infrastructure improvements, not favor special interests at the expense of existing residents.
Full-time residents should come first. While property owners have rights, neighborhoods should not be transformed into revolving-door commercial lodging districts. I support strong enforcement of noise, parking, occupancy, and nuisance regulations, along with local control to address problem properties. The goal is to protect the character, safety, and quality of life of residential neighborhoods
I support strategic partnerships between Brevard County and nonprofit organizations that provide essential services efficiently and demonstrate measurable results. Programs that support seniors, veterans, food assistance, youth development, and individuals facing hardship often deliver services at a lower cost than government can provide alone. However, every taxpayer dollar should be accountable. Funding decisions should be based on performance, transparency, and community impact—not politics. Organizations that can demonstrate positive outcomes, responsible stewardship of funds, and alignment with community needs should continue to be considered valuable partners in serving Brevard residents.
I strongly support increasing impact fees when justified by current infrastructure needs and growth projections. Existing residents should not be forced to subsidize new development through higher taxes, utility costs, or declining levels of service. Growth must pay for growth. Developers should bear the costs associated with the additional demand they place on roads, sewer systems, water infrastructure, drainage, parks, and public safety services. If development creates the need for new infrastructure, the financial responsibility should follow the development—not the taxpayers.
Brevard’s aerospace industry is a cornerstone of our economy and provides high-paying jobs that support local families. However, I oppose large-scale data center developments that place significant demands on electricity, water resources, and infrastructure while providing relatively few long-term jobs in return. As growth continues, we must prioritize projects that create meaningful economic opportunities without straining public resources. Any proposed development should demonstrate a clear benefit to residents and should not compromise our infrastructure, environment, or quality of life.
The first responsibility of government is prioritizing core services. If revenues become constrained, I will focus resources on public safety, infrastructure, environmental protection, and essential community services. We must improve efficiency, eliminate waste, pursue grants, strengthen public-private partnerships, and ensure growth contributes its fair share through impact fees. I also support long-term financial planning and responsible budgeting that avoids passing today’s costs to future generations. Residents deserve effective government that delivers results while respecting taxpayers and maintaining the quality of life that makes Brevard a great place to live, work, and raise family
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