The Loxahatchee Group has endorsed candidates in Lake Worth Beach, Royal Palm Beach and Jupiter. The candidates below would appreciate your vote and support.
Lake Worth City Beach: Christopher McVoy for the second time.
Christopher McVoy has a doctorate in soil science and is a dedicated advocate for protecting our environment.
He has spent over a decade fighting against million-dollar giveaways to wealthy developers to better focus tax-payer dollars on the people of Lake Worth Beach.
Lake Worth Beach City: Diaz for the second time
Reinaldo Diaz founded Lake Worth Waterkeeper, a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, an organization that advocates for the Lake Worth Lagoon and its watershed.
He is on the board of directors for both the Everglades Coalition and the Florida Wildlife Federation.
He cites Smart Growth and Infrastructure as the two top issues facing the city.
Royal Palm Beach Village Council: Sylvia Sharps
Sylvia Sharps has a long history of advocating for the residents of our western communities, which are the most affected by sugar cane burning.
She was a vocal leader in their campaign to Stop the Burn and, while working for the county, she was instrumental in obtaining funding to improve the canal and waterway system.
She is an active member of Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group.
Jupiter Town Council: Cameron May
Incumbent Cameron May is dedicated to protecting our waterways.
He participates in public beach clean-ups, as well as private clean-ups when on his boat.
He said he has considered strengthening Jupiter’s fertilizer bans from June 1-Nov. 31, installing solar power on two proposed fire stations, creating oyster beds to help the Loxahatchee River and supporting programs to eliminate waste.
Jupiter Town Council: Linda McDermott
Linda McDermott is committed to ensuring that Jupiter preserves its delicate ecosystems and habitats.
She feels that any projects that would jeopardize these unique treasures must be avoided.
She hopes to make a positive contribution by using her grant writing skills to procure available grants for environmentally-friendly projects for Jupiter.
Jupiter Town Council: Teri Grooms
Teri Grooms is a founding member of the Jupiter Inlet Foundation, which works to preserve seagrass at the Jupiter Inlet and oyster beds in the Loxahatchee River.
Teri plans safeguard Jupiter’s waterways, parks, and open spaces for future generations, while promoting responsible growth and environmental stewardship.
She is also endorsed by the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County Local 2928 and the Palm Beach Post.