How fortunate we in the western communities (District 6) are to have a candidate for the Palm Beach County commission who is beholden not to developers, special interests or lobbyists, but only to us, her constituents. That individual is Michelle Santamaria who, like her father Jess, is committed to preserving the character and quality of life that we all enjoy, and ensuring that the history of corruption in Palm Beach County will be “term limited” by a strong, empowered and fully funded Inspector General.
Michelle understands that the role of a county commissioner is to listen to what the constituents want and to act accordingly. This idea was apparently a new concept for the Palm Beach County Commission that all too often would hold public hearings and then proceed to ignore the voice of the people anyway, voting 5-2 or 6-1 against Jess.
Michelle appreciates the good life that we all share in the western communities. She grew up here, and her early education was much like that of many of our children and grandchildren. Her solid university education, including a law degree from Stetson University and her strong professional experience in law and as an entrepreneur equips her with know-how, temperament and compassion to fight for what is right. She will not back down, she will not be influenced, she will not be bought. Like her father Jess, she will speak out for us. She is the individual we need to continue his work and to be our voice on the Palm Beach County Commission.
Arlene Olinsky, Royal Palm Beach
