Voting is a job for taxpayers and we need to do our job. Here is the recommendation of Americas Independent Movement.
Port St Lucie Florida
Please vote on August 24th
Mayor:
Christopher Cooper for the past eight years he has shown he is part of the problem if not a cheerleader for what is wrong with government here. He said, “As your Mayor I will continue to work for you to provide jobs to the citizens of Port St Lucie.”. The government should not be providing jobs and he clearly does not under stand that. Coopers record is reason enough to let him stay home and work on helping his family.
I have served as a Councilman for the City of Port St Lucie for the past 8 years representing District 3 in the southwest area of the city. My last term I was elected unopposed.
NOT WAY
Shirley Copenhaver, “I look forward to making Port St Lucie a better place to live, play and work! Because your plans, are my plans”. If it was my plan I would be running and so would all of you reading this. Vision and background? I think NOT. I hold a Florida State License in Cosmetology, Real Estate and Community Assoication Management. For the past 10 years I have managed residential real estate.
NO WAY
Joe Edge I am confident that I can offer the residents of the city an objective and informed look at what happens in city government and provide alternatives that are more resident friendly and move the city forward in a more positive fashion. I don’t think this is what the city was waiting for.
I own and operate The Tax Shoppe.
NO WAY
JoAnn Faiella Clearly has the most signs and the best looking picture on them. PORT SAINT LUCIE POLICE DEPARTMENT : Records Specialist. Stay at the police department.
NO WAY
Albert Hickey 20 years of public service to the New York City Police Dept, we already have a highley paid police chief. Current occupation/work history: Doesn’t seen to know. Not yet answered.
Please, NO WAY
Victoria Huggins To listen to the people. To inform the people. To be their voice and to do what is right and just for our community. We have to heal the wounds of the past in which to move forward. Thanks, have you paid your property taxes yet? Get a job at the newspaper.
Former research specialist for Governmental Relations firm in Palm Beach County. Handled various issues for clients before muncipalities, state and federal levels.
NO WAY
Frank Lillo Most candidates will promise you that they will bring jobs to our area. I have been hearing that for too many years. My friends, please understand there is only one way for government to help create jobs and that is to GET OUT OF THE WAY ! Businesses create jobs, not government. So, my commitment to creating jobs is by increasing the efficiency of our government operations, reducing or eliminating non-critical spending and avoiding tax and fee increases to our local business community.
In 2001 I entered mortgage industry as Loan Officer. In 2003 I earned my Real Estate license. I’ve been working in the real estate industry since then.
The best and most qualified person running. OUR clear choice.
Tim Neely I’m running for mayor because I believe I’m the only candidate with a TRUE outsiders perspective of the faults within the governing of the city. Since I am a TRUE outsider. GREAT, this is a job of Mayor not an ad for the homeless.
I have been with Steak N Shake for the past 8 years where I have Managed for the past 6 years.
HE MUST BE KIDDING, NEVER
James Rich I have also served the citizens of Port St. Lucie as a Little League Baseball Vice President, baseball team manager and travel baseball conditioning coach. Most recently, I have served as a District 17 high school baseball umpire. Please send your application to the parks district.
I have worked in the direct mail marketing industry for 25 years.
NOT THIS TIME
? governments are raising rates for water and sewer. Do you support such increases and they all said NO.
? raises based on job performance, or do you think that salary/wage increases should be given just because an employee has been on the job for another year and they all said NO.
? Please explain your level of commitment to Florida’s open-records and sunshine laws? Do you think they are worthwhile and they all said YES.
? Do you support allowing the City to hire a private company to manage and market the Civic Center.
Cooper I support an RFQ to allow someone to manage the Civic Center. However, the city needs to have a presence at the facility.
Shirley Copenhaver Hiring someone to manage our Civic Center is the furthest thing from my mind. I am in favor of leasing the Civic Center to an entity who has a proven tract record of producing results in other projects of this magnitude.
Joseph Edge The Civic Center although owned by the city, is a business venture. It was created to accomplish two basic needs (1) provide services to the residents of Port St Lucie and (2) cover its cost by generating revenue to at least offset the expenses incurred to run the day to day operations of the Civic Center.
JoAnn Faiella Yes, I do support a private company to manage and market the Civic Center, we need a strong Marketing Director.
Albert Hickey The Civic Center has being a City roll but the actual cost needs to be understood and carefully reviewed in order to provided the appropriate answer based on finance not on politics.
Victoria Huggins YES. I believe if a private company were to market the Civic Center and they were reliant upon the success of that venture for their living, it would be promoted much more effectively and efficiently.
FRANK LILLO I not only support it, I encourage it. Just like the Saints golf course, I have said
that we should not be in a risk-taking, for-profit business. That’s not what
government is for, and we don’t have the necessary skill sets.
Timothy Neely he does not know so he didn’t answer.
James Rich Yes. Port St. Lucie must explore every possibility to cost effectively market and
operate the City Center.
? Do you support layoffs
Cooper Layoffs are never good for the public as they may result in a reduction in services. Obviously they are not good for the employee as we have just added to the economic reduction in our community.
Shirley Copenhaver I would rather lay off say 10 effecting only 10 families, than cutting say 145 employees pay by 10% which will effect 145 families, not just 145 people.
Joe Edge No, we have to draw the line in the sand somewhere and we are getting to the point where necessary services will be compromised. Taxpayers just want to be assured that they are getting their money’s worth and there is no waste in government spending.
JoAnn Faiella No. I feel that other steps should be taken to avoid layoffs that will allow those employees to remain employed.
Albert Hickey We’ve lost sight of what jobs mean to workers, companies and their communities.
Victoria Huggins No, I don’t. But, if the unions fail to agree to furloughs, a decrease or freeze in pay.
FRANK LILLO In context with my responses to several questions in this survey my answer is
yes, I support layoffs. I am compassionate and have empathy for our city employees. But, we must not forget, the city runs on taxpayers’ dollars.
Timothy Neely NO response
James Rich The city must reduce expenses. Unfortunately, employee layoffs are part of the overall reduction of expenses.
Clearly if you look at where the candidates stand we have a very clear choice over all.
We endorse the only clear winner for the hard working tax payers of Port St Lucie.
Please vote and support:
FRANK LILLO