Vote for Ed.

Hey, I'm Ed.

For over 30 years, my wife and I have proudly called the Key Peninsula home. We built and developed our property and raised our son right here in this community, deeply invested in its future. It's this deep connection that compels me to serve as your Fire Commissioner for District 16.

My candidacy is guided by core values: integrity, caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility. I understand that the Fire Commissioner role is vital for our community, demanding difficult financial decisions that directly impact staffing, equipment, facilities, and the long-term growth of our district. This is a tall task, especially with limited revenue, and it requires unwavering commitment and sound judgment.

My Experience.

My extensive experience uniquely prepares me for these challenges. I bring 30 years of dedicated service with the YMCA, starting as a tech at Camp Seymour and advancing to Facility Director roles. For the past seven years, as Association Facility Director, I've overseen a diverse portfolio of 14 sites, including nine full facilities, two large camps, and three early learning centers. My responsibilities encompassed ensuring preventive maintenance and upholding stringent YMCA standards across all these locations.

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Years of dedicated service with the YMCA

I have a proven track record of strategic planning and fiscal management. I routinely collaborate with various departments, including the CFO and Property Development Director, to develop and schedule complex short-term and long-term capital projects, carefully integrating them into a comprehensive 5-year plan. Throughout my career, I've consistently demonstrated the ability to achieve significant results with minimal finance, always striving to be a good steward of funds and resources. This includes vital projects like revitalizing the aging Pearl Street Family YMCA building, developing Camp Seymour – from the Marine Science Center to new Dining Halls and cabins – and building the largest water system on the Key Peninsula. The water system project notably required balancing long-term needs with public opinion, and I successfully forged compromises that benefited both the camp and the community.

Beyond my professional roles, serving on the Citizen Advisory Panel has further illuminated the district's complexities and needs. As your commissioner, I am committed to leveraging this blend of extensive operational management, strategic planning, and community insight for fiscally responsible governance. My primary goal is to build bridges, not walls. I will actively listen to all viewpoints, striving to find common ground. Through open and transparent leadership, I aim to reestablish community confidence and ensure our Fire District thrives, providing the essential services our residents deserve.