"Un-dorsement" reconsidered. This election is too important for the direction of Palmetto Bay. Miami’s Community Newspapers is endorsing Ed Silva

Breaking news. "Un-dorsement" reconsidered. This election is too important. Miami’s Community Newspapers is endorsing Ed Silva

It is not what the Village can do for a candidate, it is what that candidate can do for Palmetto Bay.

Here’s why Miami’s Community Newspapers is endorsing Ed Silva…

Here’s a real look at the most qualified candidate running for Vice Mayor and why we think he is deserving of your vote:

Ed Silva’s work in both the private and public sector has been exceptional and he will bring great value as Palmetto Bay’s next Vice Mayor.

During his time as the Village’s manager, he focused on important core issues including the environment, transportation and promoted transparency in government. As Village Manager, Ed balanced the budget and increased its net worth by $8 million.

The bottom line for him is to support and engage the community.

He has as a priority on walkability and bike-ability of the downtown, with a focus on supporting restaurants, offices and open spaces. To that end, as Village Manager he spearheaded the negotiations in acquiring 9 acres on Southwest 168 Street for an open space/park.

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Why now?

After seeing the missteps that the Village Council has been making, we decided it’s time for us to step up and deliver a message that the Village needs strong leaders that have real relevant experience that can help lead Palmetto Bay into the future. It’s clear that these are not normal times and Palmetto Bay needs and deserves, the most qualified public servants that can deal with Covid and the economic deficit that is upon the citizens of Palmetto Bay.

Click the link to read the full well-reasoned endorsement of Ed Silva: Miami’s Community Newspapers is endorsing Ed Silva, by Community Newspapers, October 5, 2020