CAROLE PHILIPSON
for Lakeland City Commissioner at Large
Listen, Learn, Lead

I’m Carole Philipson, and I’m running for the Lakeland City Commission. While I am Listening and Learning to your input for City priorities, please take a moment to learn more about me.
Carole Philipson
Support the Campaign Here
Listen, Learn, Lead

I’m Carole Philipson, and I’m running for the Lakeland City Commission. While I am Listening and Learning to your input for City priorities, please take a moment to learn more about me.
Carole Philipson
Support the Campaign Here

WHY AM I RUNNING?
Lakeland projects significant growth in the next 20 years. We need a commissioner with the vision and leadership to maintain and improve our quality of life. I believe my background uniquely qualifies me to serve as your commissioner.

WHY SHOULD YOU VOTE FOR ME?
I believe I offer a different business perspective to the commission than is currently represented. I have been a small business owner, and I have worked in large organizations with similarities to the City’s operations and size. I’m a former vice-president of three major health systems. At these, my job included strategic planning and oversight of safety/security, facility management and construction, emergency preparedness, among other areas. All these functions are vital to City operations, as well. I understand regulations and budgeting, and how they affect city residents and businesses of all sizes. Safety and security are big issues right now, for neighborhoods, schools, and public facilities. I have been a part of developing policies and implementing plans for major health systems, and I can use that experience to benefit Lakeland.
I have also been active in many City agencies and civic organizations throughout my years in Lakeland.
I believe in being involved and giving back to my community.
My community involvement includes:


WHY SHOULD YOU VOTE?
Because the decisions made by the City Commission affect your everyday life. You want Commissioners who will listen to your concerns, learn about all sides of issues, and lead with integrity. You want people who are experienced and willing to collaborate within groups.
In smaller, local elections like this, every vote makes a big difference. Turnout is often low, so candidates could be elected by fewer people and may not represent the larger population. Turnout can be determined by a group with strong feelings about one issue, rather than fully evaluating the bigger picture. Your Vote is Your Voice.
Issues the City Commission addresses include:
Your Vote is Your Voice

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