Ensuring Marco's Interests in County and State Gov.
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Darrin's Priorities
Maintaining low taxes and smaller government.
Protecting the future of Marco Island for the next generation.
Addressing infrastructure challenges and managing growth.
Preserving our environment, wildlife and waterways.
Working to ensure Marco Island’s interests are represented at the county and state levels.
Here are a few of my passionate beliefs that might help you to understand who I am.
Taxes and Role of Government
As a fiscal conservative, Darrin strongly believes in keeping government small and taxes low. Darrin believes that once you increase government or taxes, it is almost impossible to reduce them. Darrin is committed to supporting the roll-back rate and is the only candidate running for Marco Island City Council that has signed the "Americans for Tax Reform Pledge" making a written commitment and pledge to oppose any and all tax increases.
As a 25-year resident of Marco Island, Darrin believes our waterways are the lifeblood of our community and that we need to do all that we can on a local and state level to ensure their quality. Darrin believes it is important to look over the bridge and collaborate with other coastal communities to ensure we are all working together for solutions to protect our waterways.
Darrin understands that we have a unique and special environment here on Marco Island and wants to ensure that our local habitats and wildlife are safe and protected.
Water Quality and Environment
Vacation Rental Ordinance
Darrin supports a reasonable vacation rental ordinance and will work hard to ensure any ordinance is enforceable, legally defendable and satisfies the needs of the community.
One of Darrin's biggest concerns is the next 25 years of growth in our community. As our snowbirds become less seasonal, and vacant lots are being built out, our population will continue to grow organically. This will require us to focus on our roadways, water plant, electrical grid, canals, seawalls and beaches. Darrin believes we need to be forward-thinking and have a sound strategy to compensate for this growth, all while maintaining the delicate balance and quality of life in our paradise community.
Addressing Growth
Working Together
Darrin pledges to communicate and collaborate with respect and consideration on all the issues he will face as a Marco Island City Councilor.
Please reach out to me with any questions or thoughts, and I hope to be able to earn your vote on November 8th.
"We need to come together as a community without attacking each other. We all live here together, and while it’s ok to passionately debate our beliefs, we must do it with kindness, common sense and the ability to listen to each other’s needs in order to work out our differences." -Darrin Palumbo