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Don Horton is a longtime Islamorada resident who arrived in the Florida Keys from Texas almost 50 years ago. He currently serves as Vice Mayor and Council Member for Seat 4, bringing a professional background that includes roles as a Senior Inspector, Building Official, Director of Code Enforcement, and business owner.
Islamorada Village Council - Seat 3 - Seat: 3
City
Deb Gillis▾
Deborah Gillis is a Liberal candidate for Halton, a non-profit executive, and a Senior Vice President at Catalyst, a leading advocacy group for the advancement of women in the workplace. She has a 20-year background advising on human capital and policy issues, including leadership roles with the Governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Steve Friedman is a backcountry fishing guide and small business owner who has lived in Islamorada for 25 years with his wife and two children. He holds a BA from Drake University and a Master's from the University of New Mexico. Friedman has been involved in clean water advocacy, helping form Florida Bay Forever and serving on the Islamorada Near Shore Water Regulation Committee.
Priorities: Protecting local waters from pollution and overdevelopment · Ensuring efficient and fiscally responsible local government · Providing quality public services
Joseph "Buddy" B. Pinder III is the incumbent Mayor of Islamorada, Village of Islands, seeking re-election to Village Council Seat 1 in 2024. A sixth-generation Islamorada resident, he has been active in community preservation efforts, including serving on the Coral Restoration Foundation and Matecumbe Historical Trust boards. He previously owned an excavating company and has participated in international missions.
Priorities: View that village staff is 'way too large' amid budget concerns · Not specified in research notes · Not specified in research notes
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