"…Mark Stanoch started collecting petitions later than most and qualified by petition sooner than most. He did it by forming a team of committed supporters and leading a focused effort. This is how he has accomplished every assigned and chosen task I have known him to undertake. There are many. Mark has resided in his D1 home for 18 years. He understands more than most that he will represent constituents across a large district with diverse priorities. He will not serve any one community or interest with favor over another. Mark understands cost and benefit analysis with his business mind set but with the heart of a community servant. He has been mired in both worlds. He knows that costs & benefits are not measured in dollars alone. Mark is a policy "wonk". It is in his blood. But he is open to consensus dialogue and knows how to achieve ends in working with others. This will include fellow commissioners, staff, state legislators, non-profits, and developers as appropriate. We do not need a D1 commissioner whose primary weapon on day one is a drawn sabre."

"In my 15 years of involvement in Manatee County politics, Mark Stanoch is the first man to run for county commission that has come up with a thoughtful and viable plan to grow Manatee County in a positive way."

"I have decided to endorse Mark Stanoch for the District One County Commission election. The reasons are multiple. Number one I believe he has done his homework better than anybody else on the issues confronting the county especially during his time on the Doge committee. His business experience at high levels of management and administration provide him the experience and maturity that he will need to being an effective Commissioner of a large County. And three, I trust him because I know he loves his God his family and his country. I encourage you to support Mark's campaign for County Commissioner District 1. Yours sincerely and respectfully. "

"I believe that Manatee County is at a crossroads.  We need economic development and we need to attract high paying jobs to the county.  That is why I am fully supporting Mark Stanoch.  His business background and strategic vision will improve the economic opportunity for current and future residents of Manatee County." - Manatee County Farm Bureau board member, former PCA board member.

"Let it be known by all that I give my personal endorsement of Mark Stanoch, candidate for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County, Board of County Commissioners. I have known Mark personally for many years, and have witnessed his fidelity and integrity as he gives himself to the benefit of our community and all of Manatee County. We all stand to gain from his election to the County Commission. Mark’s business acumen and commitment to the welfare and care of his constituents and the community at large has already been demonstrated by his involvement with Victims of Communism-Florida, a non-profit he created, that is dedicated to revealing the evils of communism, and through his direct efforts, has produced thousands of dollars in scholarships for area high school students. Mark is the only candidate who has prepared a plan for Manatee County’s economic growth; bringing companies and jobs to the County. This will expand the tax base, ease our ever burdensome traffic congestion and preserve the agricultural climate that has been a part of the County’s culture since its inception. Mark is not a populist. You will find him pragmatic and determined to accomplish his stated goals for District 1 and Manatee County. We all want to be told what we want to hear. Mark delivers the unvarnished truth about the conditions and issues that face us in Manatee County, while delivering solutions that work. For all of these reasons, I ask for the support and election of my good friend, Mark Stanoch."

"As a former Manatee County Commissioner, I proudly endorse Mark Stanoch for District 1 Commissioner. Mark understands the root causes of our traffic congestion and is committed to directing responsible growth that protects our quality of life. People run for public office for two reasons, to be someone, or to do something. Mark is running to get things done. He brings a clear, practical vision for improving our community but he can only make an impact if we send him to office. Please join me in casting your vote for Mark Stanoch for Manatee County District 1 Commissioner ."