Lake Worth Herald Endorsements For the City of Lake Worth Seats

"Contrary to what you will hear from some candidates, Nobody has tried to sell the beach, or any part of the beach complex. ITN meetings were held according to law and there were no 'backroom deals' made.

The City of Lake Worth has seen many improvements over the last four years with investments in property and new construction adding to the tax base to relieve some of the burden on longtime residents. With over 200 million in new investments slated for the near future. These investments are due to new ordinances passed by the current commission. The new ordinances made doing business with the City a more streamlined and consistent process.

The three incumbents vying to retain their seats, Commissioner Andy Amoroso, Commissioner Scott Maxwell and Mayor Pam Triolo have each earned your vote.

The previous commissions, members of which are supporting some of the challengers, produced zero investment dollars in the City.

Mayoral candidate Diane Jacques has not been very visible as a candidate and has not put forth any platform that would move Lake Worth forward in the effort to improve the city.

District 3 challenger Frank McAlonan, who has lived in Lake Worth for about a year, voiced his dislike for the three incumbents but has not offered any specifics or solutions to what he perceives as the problem. He appears to be supported by those who want no progress.

District 1 challenger Ryan Hartman is a relative new comer to Lake Worth and is laughable at best. His platform says nothing, which is exactly what he would like to see happen in the City. His history of protesting for the sake of protesting, and his Facebook postings about law enforcement officers are disgusting. Supported by former commissioners Cara Jennings and JoAnn Golden, Hartman is not fit for holding a position of decision making in a City that needs sound direction to remain affordable.

Mayoral Candidate Gary Antieau has not campaigned like he is serious about it.

The March 15 election is critical for Lake Worth, either continue to improve or turn backwards into the problems the city is in the process of recovering from. Either continue to gain allies in the County and State Governments or once again become the laughing stock of the state.

Jennings and Golden have continually tried to block progress in Lake Worth and their associates have recruited other 'anarchists' to the area to rent and register to vote. Once they have done the damage, they will move on to the next 'project.'

Keep the train rolling by re-electing three hard working, dedicated individuals."