Maintain strong support for our Police Department by ensuring it has the personnel, training, and state-of-the-art equipment and resources necessary to provide proper service and safety for all residents of our city.

Implement performance-based budgeting to strengthen the Commission’s year-round budget oversight, measure whether city programs are delivering results, and accurately evaluate responsible budget adjustments when revenues or circumstances change.

Steve plans to serve as a full-time, accessible commissioner, having regular office hours at City Hall, to meet with residents, listen to their concerns and ideas, and respond promptly to constituent communications.

Although many vehicular traffic issues are under state control, Steve will pursue all available measures within the city’s authority to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The city’s 10-year-old Transportation Master Plan must be updated to reflect population growth and emerging micro-mobility devices, such as motorized scooters and electric bicycles, which were not adequately addressed in the existing plan. Steve will work with the State of Florida to maintain synchronization of traffic signals.

Steve supports the city’s continuing efforts to reduce flooding and strengthen long-term resilience. He will advance the Central Island Drainage Project, maintain and modernize our stormwater system, and use the city’s Vulnerability Assessment and Stormwater Master Plan to prioritize practical, cost-effective improvements that protect neighborhoods, property, infrastructure, and residents’ quality of life. Steve was the only non-commissioner city resident present at a recent Coastal Inundation and Flooding Adaption Plan meeting, which was critical to understand the necessary steps the city must take.

Steve recognizes that property owners have lawful rights to develop their land. He also believes the city has a responsibility to ensure that development is carefully planned, consistent with applicable laws, and compatible with the surrounding community. For development west of Collins Avenue, Steve will work to strike the proper balance—keeping Sunny Isles Beach resilient, vibrant, and sustainable while protecting residents from unreasonable impacts on traffic, safety, infrastructure, neighborhood character, and quality of life.

Enhance the beautification of our city, including completing the city streetscape and addressing public sidewalks and pavers that require cleaning and repair is a priority of Steve’s.  Additionally, increase greenery and colorful plantings in public spaces.

Steve will increase government transparency and reestablish the City Advisory Committee to assist the Commission in developing policies in matters relating to capital projects, long-range technical matters, planning & zoning matters, social welfare issues, tourism/development, procurement, ethics, public safety, and cultural and fine arts enrichment.

Steve’s motivation to serve is simple: residents always come first. Guided by Experience, Integrity, and Knowledge, he will promote transparent government and push to reestablish the City Advisory Committee to assist the Commission in obtaining factual content in furtherance of the commission developing policies for the numerous responsibilities they have. Steve will apply his proven professional skills to make informed decisions that strengthen our city and improve the quality of life for every resident.

Steve has been under a Sworn Oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the State of Florida since 1979.  Steve will stand firmly to support his Oath of Office upholding our Federal and State Constitutions and laws. Steve will also stand firmly against antisemitism and all forms of hate and strongly support the security of Israel.