Vero Beach has a number of attributes we all recognize and cherish like its beaches, the lagoon, its limited building heights, the large amount of open protected land, the ease of access to our assets and the almost 30 green parks.

As residents, we can live in Vero many different ways, choosing something that fits our lifestyle and pocketbook. Our residents represent the full spectrum of our country from the wealthiest, to the poorest. Our job on the City Council is to represent everyone.

It takes listening to different groups, understanding issues, and balancing the resources of the city with the needs of its residents. Not an easy job. Further, the issues on the island are very different than the issues of the mainland, but each area needs the attention of the City Council and the skills of the city staff, police, and public works to meet their concerns.

I feel strongly about this. Representing the citizens of Vero is a basic duty of each City Council member. I am ready to serve.