Stephen Gray and Tamara Goehler | Candidates for Marco Island City Council
It is crucial that voters have ready access to the truth and can make informed decisions. Thank you for this opportunity to set the record straight.
We, Stephen Gray and Tamara Goehler, are running for the Marco Island City Council with a platform focused on listening to the residents, respecting their desires, and restoring trust in local government. We are committed to ethical decision-making that is free from hidden agendas and conflicts of interest. The council’s actions should reflect the will of the people.
We applaud the City Council's success in keeping taxes low. We believe an even more fiscally conservative approach is needed. We would prioritize spending on essential infrastructure such as sound bridges and healthy waterways over projects like expensive park renovations and controversial initiatives like the tourist bus experiment. We advocate for increased community input on how taxpayer dollars are spent and believe more can be done to secure grants and federal funding for vital projects.
A key focus of our platform is protecting Marco Island’s environment, particularly its waterways. We are dedicated to long-term, cost-efficient solutions for water quality. We would also address the challenges posed by short-term rentals (STRs). We propose a three-pronged approach: establishing fair, legal, and reasonable regulations, stricter enforcement, and improving the island’s noise ordinance to protect residents' quality of life.
To preserve the island's small-town charm, we aim to more responsibly manage development and density as outlined in the city’s comprehensive plan. With explosive population growth expected in Collier County, we must plan ahead to avoid overwhelming the island’s infrastructure and maintain its unique character. We also intend to tackle traffic congestion by improving traffic flow and discouraging initiatives to bring even more visitors to the island during the island’s busiest periods.
While we love our local businesses and recognize their essential contributions to the community, we do believe that the City Council needs to aim for better balance between business and resident interests. We are a small island and can handle only so much tourism and development. It’s time to focus more on maintaining the island’s unique small-town charm.
When elected, we will do all we can to restore the community’s trust in City Council, address its pressing infrastructure needs like sound bridges and healthy waterways, prevent over-tourism and over-development, and make sure that the voices of the residents are heard and respected. If you vote for us, we will work hard to preserve this paradise we are all blessed to call home. We would be honored to serve you, our island neighbors. Let’s work together to keep Marco a wonderful place to live.
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