My Bio
Early Life
Mike was born to a teen mom in the Pacific Northwest who spent the first few years of motherhood facing all of the challenges known to single mothers - struggles that remain mostly unchanged today.
Fortunately, she found and married her life partner who accepted Mike as his own. Mike and his three younger siblings were raised in a proud Navy household, bringing along the experiences and challenges that come with frequent moves and overseas deployments experienced by every military family.
Through those experiences, Mike learned the importance of balancing independence and community. Thanks to the everchanging and evolving community around him, he gained an appreciation for diverse points of view.
Adulthood
Mike became a parent and started working while still in high school. Around the same time, he secured a fulltime job to support his new family. It paid minimum wage, but he seized the opportunity to launch his career. By dedicating himself to continuous improvement, he found unique ways to add value for those around him, and he climbed up to, and through, the middle class, eventually earning a seat at executive tables.
As he worked his way up, he saw firsthand how hard it is to get ahead when the systems we rely on work against us and he is determined to make a change.
Today
Today, Mike leverages his extensive experience in operational excellence and community engagement to help organizations work better and serve more people.
With a history of founding multiple voluntary organizations that emphasize diversity and a passion for inclusive change, he’s spent years turning his values into action. Businesses of all sizes have sought out his expertise, and he's deployed solutions used by communities around the globe.
He's used his knowledge and skills to generate more than a quarter of a billion dollars in savings for industry leaders in healthcare and human resources, and now he wants to bring those skills to the public sector to make life better for everyday Americans.
The Future
Mike’s vision for the future is a Florida where the government is more accountable, more effective and more humane.
He believes in building systems that uplift working families, reinforce personal security, and deliver results that make our lives better.
My Key Issues
Healthcare & Public Wellbeing: A Healthy Community Starts with Equal Access
Everyone should have the support they need to live a healthy life, no matter their background or income.
Housing & Affordability: A City Where Everyone Can Afford to Live
Everyone deserves a stable, affordable place to live—our policies aim to make housing accessible and life affordable for working families.
Economic Justice & Jobs: Building an Economy That Works for Everyone
Our goal is an economy where workers are valued, opportunities are shared, and communities benefit from local growth.
Police & Justice Reform: A Safer System Built on Accountability and Trust
We envision a justice system that protects all people equally, earns community trust, and prioritizes fairness over punishment.
Youth, Education & School Safety: Empowering Every Child to Learn, Grow, and Thrive
Every child deserves a safe, inspiring education that prepares them for life—not just tests.
Community Health & Safety: Putting People First in Public Safety
Public safety is about meeting people’s needs with care, dignity, and support—not fear or punishment.
Climate, Infrastructure & Environment: Preparing Our City for the Future
We believe in protecting our environment and investing in infrastructure that’s resilient, sustainable, and built to last.
Voting Rights & Democracy: Making Participation Easy, Fair, and Accessible
Voting should be simple and secure, with every eligible person able to make their voice heard without barriers.
Governance & Civic Transparency: A Government That Works for the People
Government should be open, honest, and responsive—built on the voices and needs of the people it serves.
Campaign & Electoral Reform: Taking Big Money Out, Putting the People In
Elections should be powered by people, not special interests—our policies support fairness, transparency, and integrity in how campaigns are run.
Modern Unions & Worker Rights: Standing Up for the Rights of All Workers
Every worker deserves respect, fair pay, and the right to organize—no matter their job, employer, or industry.
Immigrant Rights & Foreign Policy: A Welcoming City in a Connected World
We stand for compassion, inclusion, and global cooperation—because dignity and safety should not depend on where someone is from.
Send Me a Message
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