Candidate Profile 2024: Jennifer Hamey For Manatee County Commission

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Jennifer L. Hamey is running for the Manatee County Commission District 1 seat. She faces three opponents in the race.

Patch sent a questionnaire to all District 1 candidates.

Find Hamey’s responses below:

Name:

Jennifer L. Hamey

Age:

46

Occupation:

Attorney

Political Party Affiliation:

No Party Affiliation

Why are you running for office?

I am running because I am very concerned with the lack of representation of the businesses and residents in our county. This BOCC has chosen to focus on limited special interests to the detriment of the quality of life for the rest of us.

What do you think are the top three issues the county is currently facing?

1. Future planning for roads, bridges and transportation. I will speak to representatives
at the State and Federal Levels to work at get funding locally. Conduct studies to look at mass
transit options for the Parrish area. Evaluate use of traffic lights and roundabouts for appropriate
costs/uses. Work on public/private partnerships with local contractors and developers to get
projects completed more quickly and at less costly to taxpayers.
2. Environmental & Conservation Concerns. Work with ELMAC to secure properties
with funds from Conservation and Parks Project Referendum. Immediately motion to reverse
Ordinance No 23-66 which removed the wetland buffers. Work with Peace River & FPL to
explore other alternate water sources. Vote No against projects that adversely effect the people,
animals and businesses in the county.
3. Development, Affordable Housing, Homeless/VA Services. Research surrounding
counties who have developed successful plans for affordable housing and implement in Manatee Co. Increase impact fees for developers seeking to build in Manatee Co. Refuse to approve projects or rezones that do not follow LDC requirements. Look for incentives for developers to build affordable housing. Work with industrial organizations for incentives to build and create better paying jobs in Manatee Co.

Learn more about Hamey at her campaign website and on her Facebook page.