Vote for Dowell, Brechnitz, Folley

In my mind, there are three candidates who stand out as deserving of residents' support for City Council.

Councilor Greg Folley has consistently demonstrated his commitment to listening to all sides, even when it might otherwise seem impossible. His pragmatic approach to difficult discussions - such as workforce housing - has earned him the appreciation of many residents. Furthermore, Councilor Folley has been very hands-on in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. He has been in touch with Comcast frequently, worked to resolve broken condo elevators, and distributed critical informational updates.

Councilor Erik Brechnitz, twice elected by his peers to serve as Council Chair, brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge to the City Council. Fulfilling one of his original campaign promises, he was instrumental in hiring an experienced city manager and ending the "revolving door" in the city manager's office. Councilor Brechnitz's focus on addressing traffic on the island is also critical, including helping to get funding for a traffic study in the 2022-2023 budget.

Last but not least, Christine Dowell is a true citizen's advocate. She has been instrumental in bringing a voice to residents' concerns about the issue of short-term rentals, while also diligently attending almost every City Council meeting to discuss other critical matters like water quality and Caxambas Park. Christine is a true fighter, and I have no doubt she would stand up passionately for Marco Islanders as a City Councilor.

I hope you will join me in supporting these three candidates who represent a strong future for our island.