A Fair Deal for Florida City!

This year marks a turning point for our community. We will elect a new Mayor and three new Commissioners, making it a critical time to ensure your values are represented at City Hall.  It is my goal to improve your quality  of life.

The current administration has allowed unchecked, unbalanced growth, dramatically increasing our population density without properly planning out our infrastructure needs. This rapid expansion has strained our resources, contributed to rising crime rates, and made our city increasingly unaffordable. While there have been minor improvements, our national crime ranking remains unacceptably high. We never should have been in this position.

It is time for a new direction.

My vision focuses on three key pillars:

• Smart Growth: Ensuring city services, code enforcement, and infrastructure keep pace with development.

• Public Safety: True community policing and long-term commitment to reducing crime.

• Economic Opportunity: Bringing in businesses that pay living wages and ensuring Florida City residents get priority for local jobs.

You spoke out against the excessive number of townhomes being built; you were ignored. You asked for more local hiring; you were ignored. You demanded better police protection; you were ignored.

I hear you, and I will respond.

I am running for Mayor because I believe leadership starts with listening. Fixing our crime rate and economy requires long-term focus, not quick fixes. We need living wages, activities for our children, and a city government that respects its citizens these are ideas that you believe in.

I have the experience to do the job and the education to solve complex problems. But most importantly, I have the desire to serve you. I have spent my life here and I love this city and its residents.

I can’t do this alone. I need your vote, and I need your help. We can fix this together.  This  will require persistence and dedication.  I am here for the long term. 

1. Jobs for Our Residents We see construction and development everywhere, yet few Florida City residents are hired for these projects. This is unjust. I will fight to ensure that city contracts and local developments prioritize hiring our people. When Florida City grows, our residents should reap the rewards.

2. Equal Safety for Every Neighborhood Police protection shouldn't stop at the CRA zone (East of Krome/Palm Dr.). Every neighborhood deserves a rapid response and a visible police presence. I will see to it that are police department is properly staffed and equipped to ensure city-wide safety, not just in select areas.

3. Investing in Our Youth We must provide positive paths for our children. While the new gym is a start, I am committed to expanding our Parks & Recreation facilities to include a track, an amphitheater, and a covered basketball court. We will secure funding to keep our youth engaged in sports and the arts year-round.

4. Better Services, Cleaner Streets It is time to clean up our city—literally. My administration will prioritize:

• Cleaning up trash and upgrading street lighting.

• Installing speed bumps to protect our children.

• Returning unneeded rights-of-way property back to homeowners.

• Modernizing online access to city services.

5. Protecting Seniors & Managing Growth We have built more town homes than our area can handle; it is time to slow down. I advocate for responsible growth that doesn't overcrowd us. Simultaneously, I will ensure our elderly residents receive their fair share of resources.  CDBG and other grants should be used include for housing upgrades and improved access to government services.

VOTE #10 ISRAEL J. ANDREWS January 27, 2026