To foster rapport and communication between readers and the nine Marathon City Council candidates, Marathon Weekly sent each Council candidate a series of questions about their background and stance on pressing city issues. Marathon Weekly will continue to post each candidate’s answers in our Q&A series leading up to the election. Pay attention to the Candidate Forum co-hosted by Keys Weekly and the Marathon Chamber of Commerce. It’s scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th at 6pm.Or candidates for the Florida House of Representatives can submit them to [email protected] for potential inclusion.
Responses are printed exactly as submitted by the candidate, and responses are limited to 100 words.
Ingrid Tiley
Whatever I bring to the Marathon City Council, I give it to God’s glory. I have a lot of ideas, but so do our locals. I will be attending a city hall meeting a week before his on city council so I can hear about all the solutions and issues regarding the city. Working as a team and community is essential! For the benefit of local families, we need to incorporate a family-first mentality into our gatherings.
Richard Tamborino
Marathon’s main goals are financial and growth responsibility and accountability, open and accessible city government, and improved workflow management within the city’s building sector.
After many years of running large, successful teams and businesses in the Keys and South Florida, I want to be the voice of the council to run city government like a business. It includes staffing, performance standards, accountability, transparency and customer service to residents and local businesses.
I am a very clear critical thinker, have attended every city council meeting for the past 18 months and am well versed in the city’s business.
Robin Still
Having already served the community since my appointment to the Council in 2022, I can get to work right away. My family is like many of yours. We work hard to make a living in our town. We have children in our school system. My personal and professional experience brings me a fresh perspective on the many issues facing our town. Use to be the voice of your community members.
Jeff Smith
I have a degree in Economics from Tulane University and bring my expertise in economics, finance and business management to the stage. My business background and leadership experience allow me to be an accessible and effective alderman. I’m here. I bring perspective to a platform that respects the history of our communities while putting the concerns of our residents at the forefront of our policy directives. provide a strong foundation for focusing on promoting policies and initiatives for
Wayne Quorberg
really listen. Councils need to listen to their residents, listen to their concerns and understand their needs. These issues must then be addressed in a timely, financial and realistic manner.
Kenny Matlock
I bring honesty, transparency and good old fashioned common sense that seems to be lacking throughout our city leadership. I have had good relationships with many hardworking men and women in our city and over the years have given me much insight into how our current policies encourage wasteful spending. We need to run our city like a responsible business.
Kevin Macaulay
I have an unwavering determination to make life better for marathoners. To achieve this goal, I bring a strong work ethic, a transparent approach to decision-making, creative problem-solving skills, and a fresh and underrepresented voice to the city table. As a 36 year old working class resident living here, I understand the daily struggles that many individuals and families go through here. I will continue and expand our multiple fights for affordable housing, return of local decision-making power, sensible vacation rental regulation, and environmental protection while ensuring financial responsibility to Marathon taxpayers. i am ready.
Mike Leonard
He began visiting the Keys in 1980 and purchased property in Key West in 1987. She moved to marathon in 2005 where she met and married Lindsay Rabbit. I have been here for a long time and have seen the key change. I have his 50-year history of success in business and have been involved in numerous charities. Mentor of Take Stock in Children and member of Rotary since 2012. Was a member of the Code Committee and the Planning Committee. For three years, I was active in giving back my services to the city.
Lynn Landry
I am a licensed building contractor with 32 years in the industry. He has also served on the City Planning Commission for the past nine years. We understand the challenges facing small business owners. The knowledge gained from the Planning Commission has improved the understanding of the city and state governments. I am not afraid to take responsibility for the budgets and fees charged by city officials. As vacation rental owners, we understand the challenges we face with licensing and enforcement.I will fight for a dedicated staff to enforce our rental ordinance and hold management companies and owners accountable
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