Strategic Vision An Independent Voice Conservative Values Consensus Builder
"Growth Is Inevitable. Our Greatest Challenge Is How We Manage It."
Mark Stanoch has been a unifying force and a decisive conservative voice in Manatee County for many years. A resident of District 1 since 2008, he is a major voice behind the Manatee Patriots organization managing the communication channel that brings together like-minded Republican Conservatives and America First activists. Mark has been a tireless advocate for Republican candidates collecting signatures, directing canvassing and staffing the polling locations to forward conservative values.
When the occasion arose to serve his community on the Board of County Commissioners for District 1, Mark stepped up to offer his leadership and expertise to help make District 1 and all of Manatee County a premier place to live, work and play.
District 1 is a special place for me. I have been a resident since 2008 and have witnessed the transformation of our neighborhood off of Rye Road brought on by a surge in population growth. But I have also come to appreciate the values held by the residents of my district: Faith, Family and Freedom. I commit to being an independent voice for my neighbors without political or outside agendas. I promise to faithfully represent the will of the folks in my district, District 1.
Manatee County, and especially District 1, is at a critical juncture. We are facing pressure from increased population growth which is straining our infrastructure and draining our natural resources. As a Commissioner for District 1, I will tackle our county’s biggest problems using new and innovative approaches to problem solving.
Problem: Traffic Congestion Has Become A Serious Crisis
Symptom: Chronic Traffic Congestion
You see it everyday, everywhere. Our roads are stressed to the breaking point and it feels like it takes forever to get to our destinations. Over 88,000 Manatee County residents commute out of the county daily for work causing massive traffic congestion.
Solution: Economic Development
Identify and attract businesses to the area which provide high paying jobs. Investigate ways to promote economic growth in areas which are configured to support job development at scale. SeaPort Manatee is a prime location for job growth.
Benefits
Expanding in‑county employment aligns job growth with population growth and reduces the need for out‑of‑county commuting thereby relieving traffic congestion and reducing infrastructure strain. Keeps wages, spending, and investment in Manatee County.
To learn more on how Economic Development can reduce Manatee County’s traffic crisis and preserve rural lands, click on the button to the right.
Problem: Lack of High-Paying Jobs Is Contributing To The Affordability Crisis
Symptom: Affordability Gap
Manatee County's labor export problem is a structural driver of its affordability crisis. The county attracts residents who push prices upward while its economy generates primarily lower-wage jobs. This creates a gap of over $20,000 per household preventing prime working age individuals to pursue careers in Manatee County.
Solution: Strategic Job Creation
Attract medium to large scale enterprises capable of providing high-paying jobs in industries such as Health IT and Informatics, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing and Web Design, Network Engineering, Aerospace Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering.
Benefits
Introducing work from other industries helps to diversify the employment base and allows families to bridge the affordability gap associated with the ownership of a median priced home. Establishing new businesses retains the economic benefits within the county and provides a career path for long-term employment.
Problem: Government Inefficiency And Redundancy
Symptom: 2 $Billion+ Enterprises
Manatee County government and the School District for Manatee County have a combined annual budget of over $3billion. Many of the services required by these essential organizations are very similar.
Solution: Services Aggregation
We should create a shared services model where both organizations can benefit from efficiencies and leverage the purchasing power of the combined organizations.
Benefits
Make better use of Human Resources, streamline processes and share technology that will deliver better service to Manatee County residents at a reduced cost.
Problem: Conserving Natural Resources
Symptom: Overdevelopment Straining Natural Resources
Water supply, stormwater management and other resources and infrastructure are being seriously taxed by rapid development.
Solution: Rational Development
Test all assumptions of proposed development using analytical tools to ensure that the project conforms to the county's Strategic and Comprehensive Plans and provides long term benefits to the community.
Benefits
Be better able to predict impact on the environment and infrastructure for planned development leading to better decision making.
Where Do We Start?
Our goal of addressing the rapid population growth in Manatee County begins with your support. Volunteers are the lifeblood of every campaign so I welcome your assistance in helping to get the word out. Just click the “Volunteer” tab on the navigation bar. Financial support is also appreciated so click on the “Donate” tab to find out how you can help. Finally don’t forget to vote for me during the Republican Primary on August 18. It is only with your help that we will be able to continue to make Manatee County the premier place to live, work and play.
