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Email stevengiordanoformayor@aol.com

Candidate's Statement
🔷Steven Giordano is a homegrown resident of Port St. Lucie, proudly calling this community home since 1989. A devoted father of two, small business owner, and public safety professional, Steven has dedicated his life to serving and protecting the people of St. Lucie County.

With nearly 17 years of public safety experience, Steven served with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and later as a Nuclear Security Officer at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. His experience in law enforcement, security, leadership, and emergency preparedness provides the real-world knowledge needed to address the challenges facing our growing city.

🔷Steven is also a licensed Florida Realtor, licensed General Contractor, and successful local business owner who understands the importance of fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and customer service. His approach to leadership is simple: put residents first, listen to the community, and deliver results through transparency and accountability.

🔷Having grown up, worked, and raised his family in Port St. Lucie, Steven understands the concerns residents face every day, including traffic congestion, rising costs, overdevelopment, public safety, and government accountability. As Mayor, he is committed to protecting the quality of life that makes Port St. Lucie a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

🔷Steven's mission is to bring a better quality of life to Port St. Lucie residents and help people on a massive level. He believes local government should serve the people, not politicians. It is time for leadership that listens, takes action, and puts our community first.

🔷Priorities for Port St. Lucie

Public Safety First
• Support law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.
• Increase police visibility throughout neighborhoods.
• Expand youth programs and crime prevention initiatives.
• Focus on keeping families safe and reducing crime.

Traffic and Infrastructure Improvements
• Improve traffic flow and road safety.
• Synchronize traffic signals and address high-accident intersections.
• Ensure infrastructure keeps pace with growth.
• Prioritize responsible planning before approving major developments.

🔷Lower Costs and Improve Services
• Support local businesses and job creation.
• Reduce unnecessary government spending.
• Fight for affordable housing solutions.
• Improve bulk pickup services and explore restoring additional trash collection options.

Smart Growth and Environmental Protection
• Protect waterways, parks, and green spaces.
• Strengthen stormwater management and flood prevention systems.
• Promote responsible development that preserves our quality of life.
• Plan for future growth without overwhelming existing infrastructure.

🔷Support Seniors, Veterans, and Families
• Expand resources for seniors and veterans.
• Strengthen partnerships with local nonprofits.
• Increase family-friendly programs, parks, and recreational opportunities.
• Protect seniors from scams and financial exploitation.

🔷Transparency and Accountability
• Hold regular town hall meetings.
• Increase public participation in city decisions.
• Improve communication between City Hall and residents.
• Ensure government remains accountable to the people it serves.

Education and Youth Development
• Support vocational training and workforce development.
• Expand mentorship and after-school programs.
• Encourage partnerships with local schools and community organizations.
• Invest in opportunities that help our community succeed.

🔷A Message from Steven Giordano

"Port St. Lucie is more than where I live. It's my home. It's where I grew up, built my career, and where I'm raising my family. I believe our city deserves leadership that listens, communicates, and puts residents first.

I am very active in our community and believe in being boots on the ground. You'll find me attending local events, supporting small businesses, meeting with residents, and listening to the concerns of our community. I believe leaders should be accessible, accountable, and willing to work alongside the people they serve.

Together, we can build a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future for everyone. It is time for new leadership that works for the people, not politics. Let's put PSL Residents First.

People Over Politics. PSL First."

 Email smartinforpsl@gmail.com

 Candidate's Statement

🔷Shannon Martin has served Port St. Lucie since 2010—as District 3 City Councilmember, Vice Mayor (2016–2021), and now the city’s 15th Mayor. She was elected in a 2021 special election and re-elected by a super-majority in 2022.

A paralegal by profession, Shannon moved to Port St. Lucie with her husband, Aaron, and their two children twenty years ago. Soon after arriving, she began attending City Council and Planning and Zoning meetings, motivated by a desire to help build a vibrant community.

🔷Leadership in Action

During the post-recession recovery, she helped lead 10 consecutive years of millage reductions, reduced city debt, strengthened Port St. Lucie’s finances, and improved the city’s bond ratings.

🔷Infrastructure development

Mayor Martin has overseen major road projects, including the Crosstown Parkway extension and the widening of Port St. Lucie Boulevard South, along with other improvements funded by the half-cent sales tax.

She continues to advocate for repairing aging roads, improving traffic flow, and enhancing pedestrian safety by working with city, county, and state partners to secure funding and advance projects that improve daily life, economic growth, and public safety.

🔷Economic growth

Mayor Martin has helped drive development in the Southern Grove Jobs Corridor, attracting employers such as TAMCO, FedEx, Amazon, Accel, and Cheney Brothers in record time. These projects have expanded quality job opportunities and helped shift more of the tax burden from residents to commercial and industrial growth.

Quality of Life and Sustainability

Committed to quality of life, Mayor Martin has advanced the 10-year Parks & Recreation Master Plan, including Woodland Trails Park, Winterlakes Park, Pioneer Park, Torino Park, and Tradition Regional Park. Since January 2025, the city added more than 280 acres to its Naturally PSL Green Space Program and acquired the 105-acre Rosser Lakes Preserve. Water quality projects also remain key environmental priorities.

Public Safety

Mayor Martin has prioritized keeping Port St. Lucie Florida’s safest large city. She supported the addition of Police Districts 5 and 6 and helped advance the new Police Training Facility, opening this summer to strengthen officer readiness.

She also championed the City’s Public Safety Operations Center, which will use technology and real-time data to improve traffic flow, coordinate maintenance, support emergency response, and keep residents informed. Her leadership has helped maintain low crime rates during rapid population growth.

Public Engagement

Mayor Martin regularly connects with residents through “Mornings with Mayor Martin,” monthly e-newsletters, community forums, and speaking engagements, demonstrating her commitment to transparency, public involvement, and open communication.

Under her leadership, Port St. Lucie was named a 2025 All-America City Winner for collaborative civic innovation. She has also championed smart growth, balanced development, and the protection of green space during a period of unprecedented population expansion.

🔷Civic Roles & Community Involvement

Mayor Martin serves on the St. Lucie County Transportation Planning Organization, the St. Lucie County Fire District Board of Commissioners (Chair), the St. Lucie County Council on Aging, the Humane Society of St. Lucie County (Chair), and the Florida Coast Medical Center Board of Governors.

Mayor Martin’s leadership is defined by fiscal responsibility, infrastructure investment, public safety, strong community engagement, and sustainable growth. With a focus on putting residents first, she continues to guide Port St. Lucie toward a prosperous and inclusive future.

In her spare time, Mayor Martin enjoys camping, traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

 Email estrazzeri@gmail.com

Candidate's Statement
🔷Meet Eric Strazzeri: From safeguarding our nation to serving PSL.

Eric Strazzeri, a decorated combat veteran, has dedicated years to serving both our nation and community. After witnessing broken promises and unchecked corruption, Eric is committed to delivering tangible solutions for our city.

🔷Driven by personal experiences of the challenges citizens face, Eric Strazzeri is running for mayor to deliver integrity, accountability, and common sense to city hall. Renowned for his strategic acumen, Eric is ready to tackle rising costs and eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies.

"I've battled abroad for freedom; now, my fight is for transparency at home," Eric declares. "Together, we can dismantle backroom deals and usher in leadership that truly prioritizes people - and puts PSL first!”

🔷A champion of local small businesses, Eric has a first-hand understanding of the community’s needs and aspirations. With initiatives focused on sustainable development, infrastructure, and public safety, he promises real change you can trust.

🔷It’s time to reclaim our city’s future. Let’s repair the broken systems—together. Join Eric Strazzeri in fostering a city government that works for its people, leading with courage and transparency.

Eric Strazzeri, the leader PSL deserves, now!