By Stephanie Neeley
Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie on Tuesday filed her intent to run for Mayor, the first announcement regarding any upcoming election in South Palm Beach County.
Mayor Susan Whelchel will remain in office until March 2014 when she is forced to leave because of term limits. The municipal election in Boca Raton will be Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
“In my years viagra price on the Boca Raton City Council, we have accomplished so much for our City and have laid a foundation for continued success and prosperity,” Haynie said in a news release. “Now, I want to take my experience to the mayor’s office, and continue to lead Boca Raton in the right direction.”
Haynie promises to run a strong, grassroots campaign.
“I look forward to sharing my message of fiscal responsibility, public safety, lower taxes and ethical representation with the residents of Boca Raton,” she added.
The Florida native is a graduate of Lynn University and holds a certification in Traffic Engineering Studies from Georgia Institute of Technology and Northwestern University.
She works as a restoration contractor for properties damaged in disaster and also as a Community Association Manager.
A 40-year resident of Boca Raton, Haynie is married to Neil Haynie and they have five adult children and live in the Camino Gardens neighborhood.
Whelchel said Haynie is a hard worker and leaver.
“Having served with Susan …, I have seen a hard-working leader who is extremely dedicated to our community,” she said. “With her ideas and depth of experience, I know she would make an outstanding Mayor.”
Along with the mayor’s seat, Haynie’s City Council position and the seat held by council member Mike Mullaugh will be on the ballot next year.