Candidate Profile 2024: Robert McCann For Manatee County Commission

MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Retired physician Robert “Bob” McCann is running for the Manatee County Commission District 5 seat. He faces two opponents in the race.

Patch sent a questionnaire to all District 5 candidates.

Find McCann’s responses below:

Name:

Robert “Bob” McCann

Age:

66

Occupation:

Retired Physician/Attorney/Educator

Political Party Affiliation:

Republican

Why are you running for office?

To curb the overbuilding, upgrade public services and infrastructure (roads, parks, veterans’ and affordable housing), and improve the quality of life for county residents to better the community. It’s time to Say ''NO'' to the Greedy Developers! And, to Say ''NO'' to Deceptive Politics!

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

1. Hold the County Commission accountable!

• Encourage communication by holding regular Town Halls, accepting call-ins, and extending the allotted 3-minute presentation time as needed.
• Preserve local control, permit less intervention from the government, and safeguard individual rights.

2. Stop allowing developers to control the everyday decisions of our local government.

• Make sure growth pays for itself.
• Advocate for the people Not the developers or special interests.
• Maintain transparency by making all rezoning proposals and decisions publicly accessible and clearly communicated.

3. Achieve fiscal balance and reduce debt.Stop wasting our reserves and precious resources.

• Preserve Florida's natural beauty, wetlands, and water.

Learn more about McCann at his campaign website and on his Facebook page.