Who I am

Dear Neighbor,

I have proudly served the citizens of Madeira Beach as Commissioner, District 1 for the past 4 years (2 terms). During that time I have always tried to respond to your priorities.

I came to Madeira Beach in 1978 and fell in love with our City. I was married in 1982 at the Church by the Sea and have been an active member since my arrival. My wife, Kathy’s family has been here since 1946, even before our City was incorporated. We purchased our current home on Boca Ciega Dr. in 1986.

Both my wife and I have been very involved in our community’s activities. We both serve as Youth Group Leaders for our Church. I participate in our Neighborhood Crime Watch Program, am a member of the Madeira Beach American Legion and support the VFW in Johns Pass. I proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1974 to 1976 and it has been my honor to support the planned “911 Memorial” in Causeway Park.

We are starting a new election cycle and another chapter in the history of Madeira Beach. As you are probably aware, there has been a great deal of turmoil in our City government since new members of the Commission were elected this past March. All department heads, except for the Marina Manager, have resigned, been fired or removed by eliminating position funding from the budget, creating a huge gap in required and capable personnel. I have taken a strong position in opposition to many proposals voted upon by the newly elected officials. Unfortunately, my single voice/vote could not stop the Commission majority from taking actions which I think have proven to be harmful to our City.

Looking Ahead

My priorities are to:

· Encourage members of the Commission to work together in a civil and dignified manner, especially when we disagree.

· Support the new City Manager in his effort to establish employee morale and job security.

· Continue my effort to keep our millage rate low.

· Initiate action to evaluate and develop the City’s Utilities Underground Delivery Systems.

· Support strong code enforcement and Neighborhood Watch groups and monitor progress by the Sheriff in reducing crime.

· Consider establishing a citizens committee to evaluate and determine how we can optimize our parks system.

I’m sure there are other issues you might wish to discuss. As a supporter of “Front Porch Politics”, I encourage you to call me.

at 224-5248 or e-mail me at tman3388@verizon.net .

I ask for your vote so I can continue to represent your views and pledge to you that I will work hard to insure that our City prospers.