Candidate Profile 2024: Ohlrich For Sarasota City Commission

SARASOTA, FL — Kathy Kelley Ohlrich is running for the Sarasota City Commission District 3 seat.

She faces one opponent, incumbent Erik Jhoan Arroyo, in the race.

Patch sent a series of questions to all candidates. Arroyo didn’t respond.

Find Ohlrich’s responses below:

Name:

Kathy Kelley Ohlrich

Age:

76

Occupation:

Retired

Why are you running for office?

I'm running to unseat Erik Arroyo, our current District 3 commissioner. I have plenty of training for this office. I was an elected council person in Ohio. I chaired the committee that wrote the Comprehensive Plan for that community in Ohio. In Sarasota I've been president of my homeowners association, chair of the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations, and a member and chair of Sarasota's Planning Board. I pledge to represent all citizens of our city not just donors and friends. I pledge to cast votes for the greater good. I have pledged to not accept donations from corporations or persons who are likely to have business with the City of Sarasota.

What do you think are the top 3 issues the city is currently facing?

Over development with its impact on tree canopy, infrastructure, and water run-off.
Lack of affordable housing and the related increase in short term vacation rentals with lack of regulation and resulting decrease in long-term rentals.
On-going attempts to commercialize our parks.

Learn more about Ohlrich at her campaign website.