Support Jeannine Polk's Vision for Punta Gorda!

Candidate For Punta Gorda City Council, District 1

Join us in building a brighter future for our community. Jeannine Polk is dedicated to serving the people of Punta Gorda with integrity, transparency, and a steadfast commitment to progress. Your donation will help us create positive change, foster economic growth, and ensure that every voice is heard.

ABOUT Jeannine POLK

We Can Work Together To Create a Better Future.

Jeannine Polk is a dedicated candidate running for the City of Punta Gorda City Council. With five decades spent in Charlotte County, Jeannine possesses an intimate understanding of its people, their vulnerabilities, and its vibrant history. Growing up and residing in Punta Gorda, she has witnessed the city’s evolution firsthand.

Empowering Punta Gorda Citizens

The citizens of Punta Gorda have raised their voices against the Comprehensive Plan, foreseeing its detrimental impact, especially on the downtown historic district. Jeannine stands with the people, opposing high-density developments, minimal parking requirements, zero setbacks, and increased building heights dictated by the Urban Planning Department in the name of progress.

Fiscal Responsibility

Punta Gorda residents have felt the burden of skyrocketing taxes over the past two years, despite a substantial increase in taxable values. Jeannine advocates for transparency and accountability, challenging our leaders’ decision to maintain a millage rate of 3.95 mills for 2024, despite the city’s unprecedented taxable values.

Prioritizing Community Needs

While the city allocates $16 million for a City Hall remodel and expansion, vital infrastructure crumbles, leaving our streets flooded and our water systems aging. Jeannine believes in prudent spending that prioritizes the health, safety, and welfare of the people.

Ensuring Transparency

Jeannine recognizes the importance of transparency in governance. She pledged to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, advocating for leaders who prioritize the community’s interests over personal gain.

mission & vision

How we can build a better city together?

Mission

Jeannine Polk’s mission is to serve as a dedicated advocate for the residents of Punta Gorda, working tirelessly to address their needs, concerns, and aspirations. She is committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to its growth and prosperity. Through transparency, integrity, and collaboration, Jeannine aims to build trust with the community and ensure that their voices are heard and respected in the decision-making process.

Vision

Jeannine Polk envisions a future for Punta Gorda that is characterized by sustainable development, economic opportunity, and social cohesion. She sees a city where families feel safe and supported, where businesses can flourish, and where educational and recreational opportunities abound for people of all ages. Jeannine’s vision is of a community that embraces diversity, celebrates its rich history, and looks forward with optimism and determination to create a better tomorrow for generations to come.

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Your support is crucial in ensuring that our community’s voice is heard loud and clear. Together, let’s work towards a brighter future for our district. Please support my efforts as we strive to make positive changes and build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.

Punta Gorda Infrastructure and Development Issues

Flooding In Punta Gorda

Within the historic neighborhood of Punta Gorda, and throughout the downtown business district, there is uncontrolled flooding from an unreliable and outdated storm drain system. The main roads, which are also evacuation routes, are the first streets to flood during a 2’ high tide with heavy rainfall. It is, without question, time for the storm drain defects in Punta Gorda to be rectified. Business owners and homeowners alike bear the brunt of the flooding with out-of-pocket costs that financially cause irreparable harm. We cannot ignore this problem any longer.

The street closest to the harbor, Retta Esplanade, does not flood, as it has been raised over the years; however, the streets that run perpendicular to and parallel to Retta Esplanade quickly fill with saltwater from the storm drain system. This is a tremendous burden to those living in the historic district, and for those who own businesses in the downtown core.

660 Charlotte Street, Punta Gorda

563 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte

Development Experience

Jeannine and Mike Polk have developed commercial properties within Charlotte County with partners, therefore she is familiar with development. At one point, they developed, owned and operated over 24,000 SF of retail and office space.

“I believe continued commercial development is critical to our future and am very much in favor of it, yet development can’t be forced, and it must be compatible with the existing Punta Gorda charm. High density and 100’+ building regulations will not guarantee development. It’s pertinent our leaders understand the current market conditions when making decisions about land development regulations and what is feasible versus what is not.” Jeannine Polk

Improving the Use of Parks

Physical activity can reduce or prevent many physical and mental health problems. Parks also reduce the costs of healthcare. With the population in our city being mostly retired citizens, it is pertinent we allow taxpayers the full use of our facilities. Pickleball and tennis courts located within our parks enhance our city and have the potential to increase revenue. We should encourage the use of our parks, to the fullest extent.

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Support our efforts to secure a brighter future for all and ensure victory in the upcoming elections. Together, we can enact positive change, uphold our values, and create a society that thrives. Join us in this crucial endeavor and let your voice be heard at the ballot box. Together, we will build a better tomorrow.

JEANNINE POLK