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🌱 Growth & Development
Slow the Growth Ordinance / Growth Caps As Mayor, I will propose ordinances that tie development approvals to infrastructure readiness. Florida law restricts population caps, but we can enforce concurrency requirements—meaning schools, roads, and utilities must be adequate before new projects move forward. This requires City Council passage and alignment with our Comprehensive Plan, but it ensures growth never outruns quality of life.
Voluntary Conservation & Habitat Protection While tax credits and easements often require state or county cooperation, I will champion local incentives such as fee reductions, expedited permitting, and recognition programs for landowners who preserve wetlands, forests, and coastal habitats. We can strengthen land-use protections through zoning to safeguard Daytona’s natural beauty.
Developer-Funded Impact Assessments I will push for ordinances requiring developers to finance independent studies on traffic, schools, utilities, and environmental impact. Growth must pay for itself—not taxpayers. No permits will be issued without mitigation plans.
Low-Density / Infrastructure-Matched Development I will use zoning authority to prevent high-density projects in areas lacking adequate roads, schools, or stormwater systems. Our neighborhoods should be family-friendly, not congested.
💼 Economy & Local Business
Local Business Incentives / “Daytona First” I will prioritize local vendors in city contracts through procurement reform. While tax relief may require county or state cooperation, fee reductions and streamlined permitting are fully within city authority. A “Daytona First” program will keep dollars circulating locally.
🌊 Environment & Safety
Flood & Stormwater Management I will require modern drainage systems in new developments, expand retention ponds, and adopt green infrastructure standards. Protecting neighborhoods from flooding and hurricane damage is a core mayoral responsibility.
Hotel Safety & Maintenance I will enforce stricter inspections and safety codes for hotels and rentals. Annual fire, elevator, and sanitation checks will protect both residents and our tourism economy.
🏘 Civic Engagement & Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Councils & Micro-Grants I will establish neighborhood councils and fund community-led projects through micro-grants. Residents deserve direct input into city planning.
Responsible Zoning & Property Rights I will push ordinances to prevent arbitrary rezoning that benefits special interests. Homeowners must be protected from predatory development practices.
⚖️ Governance & Ethics
Ethics, Transparency & Term Limits Transparency ordinances are within city authority, and I will implement them. Term limits for city officials require charter amendments and voter approval, but I will lead that effort. An independent ethics board can be created locally to investigate misconduct.
Response to SB 180 (Home Rule Preemption) I will publicly oppose Tallahassee’s overreach and build coalitions with other cities to defend our right to self-rule. Local accountability is a conservative principle worth protecting.
Removing Special Interests While state law governs campaign finance, I will require public hearings before major contracts are awarded. Citizens must come before lobbyists.
🚓 Public Safety
Police Accountability & Excellence I will increase funding for training, technology, and community policing. Citizen review boards will ensure accountability. Excellence will be rewarded, misconduct will face zero tolerance.
📜 Executive Leadership
Day-One Executive Orders On day one, I will freeze non-essential hiring until audits are complete, launch a full review of city contracts, and mandate transparency dashboards for all city spending. These are strong mayoral powers under Daytona’s charter.
🎓 Youth & Families
Concussion Protocols Schools fall under county jurisdiction, but I will partner with leagues and fund awareness campaigns to protect student-athletes. Influence here is indirect but impactful.
Lower Rent / Affordable Housing Florida law limits rent control, but I will incentivize landlords with tax breaks, fee reductions, and grants to keep rents affordable. Family housing programs tied to responsible ownership can be expanded through zoning and partnerships.
📝 Permits & Licensing
Digitization & Streamlining I will modernize permitting and licensing processes, guaranteeing a 30-day maximum turnaround. This is fully within city authority.
✊ Compassionate Conservatism
Homelessness Policy I will expand partnerships with nonprofits and faith-based groups to provide shelter and rehabilitation. Rejecting criminalization aligns with compassion and fiscal responsibility. Our goal is pathways to work, dignity, and independence.
Strengthening Accountability in Daytona Beach’s P-Card Program
As Mayor of Daytona Beach, I will take decisive steps to strengthen accountability in the city’s P-Card program. Transparency will be the foundation of these reforms. All transactions over $500 will be reported publicly each month and posted online, accompanied by a dashboard that tracks departmental spending so residents can clearly see how their tax dollars are being used.
Oversight will be reinforced through the creation of an independent audit committee, separate from internal clerks, charged with reviewing P-Card usage on a quarterly basis. Purchases above $1,500 will require dual approval to prevent misuse and ensure accountability. Spending thresholds will be tightened by reducing the single transaction limit from $3,000 to $2,000 unless specifically justified and approved by the City Manager, while monthly credit limits will be adjusted to reflect actual departmental needs rather than granting blanket authority.
Training will be expanded beyond the initial issuance of cards. Every cardholder will be required to complete annual recertification to reinforce compliance, and a zero-tolerance policy will be enforced for violations, with immediate suspension pending review. Travel expenses will also be reformed. All travel-related charges will require pre-approval by the Finance Department, and card use will be limited to essential travel directly tied to city operations. Annual summaries of travel expenses will be published to demonstrate responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds.
Community oversight will be built into the process. Citizen representatives will be invited to serve on the audit committee, ensuring public voices are included in financial accountability. Quarterly town halls will be held to explain spending practices and provide residents with the opportunity to ask questions about city finances.
Finally, digital safeguards will be implemented to modernize oversight. Real-time alerts will be triggered for any transaction exceeding $1,000, and digital receipts will be required to be uploaded within 48 hours of purchase to streamline reconciliation and prevent delays.
Through these reforms, Daytona Beach will establish a culture of fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability. Every dollar spent will be justified, every transaction will be visible, and every resident will have confidence that their city government is acting responsibly in the management of public funds.