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I am pleased to endorse Darrin Palumbo for Marco Island City Council. Having served alongside him, I have been particularly impressed by the way he has led our meetings. He creates an open, welcoming …
Rolling your sleeves up to volunteer for Marco Island is one of the most important attributes to consider in the upcoming city council election. So are low taxes and small government. …
Simple question: How do we make sure Marco Island remains a great place to live while managing the pressures of tourism and growth? Of course, tourism matters. Local businesses matter, but the …
I rarely watch television, but yesterday I turned on MSNBC. It told me little I didn’t already know, so I switched to Fox News. That was more revealing—not because I learned what Democrats …
As a former 22-year resident and retired attorney, I was deeply troubled to learn of the recent departure of Ruth and Dennis McCann from MICA.
We write as women privileged to call Bonita Schwan our dear friend for more than 50 years. We are shocked and saddened by reports of harassment and vicious personal …
When selecting members of the Marco Island City Council, voters should consider demonstrated experience, community service, and a record of responsible decision-making—not simply campaign promises. …
I am writing to strongly support Dennis Bartolucci for the Marco Island City Council. I recently retired from a career that included roles such as Vice President and Associate Chief Information …
My husband, Howard Reed, loved Marco and believed deeply in serving others. He often encouraged Teri Sommerfeld to run for City Council because he saw her honesty, integrity and devotion to the …
I like Canadians. Every one that used to come to Marco were smart, entertaining, and respectful individuals. I worked on many projects in Canada and was impressed by the professional and courteous …
What matters greatly to me in local government is not whether I agree with every decision someone makes, but how that person approaches an issue before making it. Good local leadership is not about …
I have seen firsthand that serving Marco Island well requires sound judgment and the integrity to make decisions for the whole community, free from the influence of any particular business or special …
It is an honor to serve as Postmaster of the Marco Island Post Office. I am proud to join a community known for its strong connections and local pride, and I look forward to building relationships …
It gives me great pleasure to endorse Teri Sommerfeld for City Council. Teri has been on the Island for several years and is deeply concerned about the City’s present state and future survival to …
Marco Island’s future matters deeply to me, which is why I support the Residents First candidates for City Council: Teri Sommerfeld, Rick Woodworth, and Dennis Bartolucci.Marco Island is more than …
Community is the foundation of our city, and its residents, businesses, and seasonal residents all have a stake in Marco Island’s future. That is why I am supporting Darrin Palumbo, chair of …
It began around 1880 as a pioneer burial ground for the Island's earliest fishing families and settlers. It is and has been Marco Island's only cemetery and is located at the corner of West Elkcam …
The selection of members to the Marco Island City Council is among the most consequential decisions voters make, as those elected are entrusted with safeguarding the City's fiscal …
Serving on the Marco Island City Council has taught me that leadership is not about simply occupying a seat. It is about having the courage to ask difficult questions, the independence to stand your …
I am writing to support Rick Woodworth for Marco Island City Council. Anyone who cares about the health of our water knows Rick has been working on this issue for years. Rick co-founded Clean Marco …