I am also a parent and an Islamorada resident and taxpayer.

The ICA is very proud of the information that we impart in an effort to inform and educate our friends, the residents of Islamorada.

We make a serious effort to address all issues that impact our residents and the environment here.

I feel strongly that if you care about local matters, you must be prepared to put yourself out there in order to make a positive change.

We feel the Village is, in many ways, on the wrong path.

Our taxes have increased 58% in the last FIVE years; we have not had a Strategic Plan AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, we don’t ask the people what is important to them.

I could go on. 

Village government should reflect the will of the people and protect our special community.  The residents need a louder voice.

It is with the intention of giving residents a clear choice that Sue Miller (seat #3) and myself, Tom Raffanello (seat #4), have filed to run for Village Council.

Our mantra is “common sense” and listen to the will of the residents.

It is the people’s government.

It is time for real change.

Our community deserves elected officials who earn the public’s trust.  Through weekly newsletters, we have researched the issues, in order to identify the problems and present solutions.  Our goal has always been to make Islamorada better.

 

The definition of insanity is to keep rotating the same people and expect a different result. 

I ask you to do your due diligence and become familiar with all of the candidates and their positions.

Email us to hear our ideas. Tell us yours.  

And don’t just listen to hollow promises.

Tom Raffanello: tom4thekeys@gmail.com

Sue Miller: smillerinkeys@gmail.com

We intend to speak to all groups and solicit your issues, ideas, and goals.

You likely already know just where we stand - protecting our environment and community character, demanding transparency and accountability, and making residents our number one priority.  

Please get involved.  An empty council meeting room is not okay!

Tom