Why Drew Palmer for the next County Commissioner
Drew Palmer has officially launched his campaign for the position of Okaloosa County Commissioner, District 5. This decision follows the announcement that Commissioner Mel Ponder will not be seeking re-election. Palmer, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of corporate leadership and military experience, describes himself as a conservative dedicated to God, family, and community. His campaign aims to serve the people of Okaloosa County!
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A COUNTY COMMISSIONER ARE
Drew highlights the responsibilities of a County Commissioner
Drew speaks on what the responsibilities of a County Commissioner are and what his focus will be to improve the quality of life for all Okaloosa County residents.
WHAT DOES DREW WANT TO ACCOMPLISH?
Listen to Drew's plan for a better Okaloosa County
Drew Palmer discusses what his goals are for his four year term and Okaloosa County Commissioner.
MEET DREW
Palmer’s career journey began in the United States Air Force, and he later transitioned to the engineering sector. There, he supervised staff members working on software development and operational intelligence for the National Security Agency (NSA). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University, a Master’s Degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas, and a Master’s Degree in Leadership from Mid-America Christian University.
Congressman Matt Gaetz publicly endorsed Drew Palmer, stating, "Drew loves Okaloosa County. He will keep our taxes low and our streets safe. Please join me in supporting Drew Palmer!".
Palmer resides in Destin with his wife Jodi, an elementary school teacher, and their daughters Reagan and Riley. They worship at Shoreline Church.
INVEST IN OKALOSSA COUNTY
Seniors on fixed incomes and working families are having a hard time keeping up with Joe Biden’s inflation. Higher prices for groceries, gas, and basic services are skyrocketing. The county can’t control inflation, but we can work on the things to make your money work better for you locally. I’ll always work to balance our county budget without new taxes and fees or higher millage rates, and when possible, hold the line to maintain low taxes and fees across the board.
Homeowners and small business owners are getting hit hard with the rising cost of property insurance. I’ll fight to expand better access to roads and fire safety to minimize risk ratings. We will also coordinate with the Office of Insurance Regulation to attract more insurance providers to the Okaloosa County market.
Traffic is out of control as growth has overwhelmed our roadways. Driver violence and distracted driving is on the rise. I will advocate for increased patrols and traffic calming strategies to protect our seniors and children.
Also, the federal government’s failure to secure our border has created a surge of human trafficking and fentanyl along the I-10 corridor. I’ll prioritize law enforcement funding and always put your safety first.
We cannot stop growth entirely, but we must grow smart and not compromise the elements that have made our communities some of the best places to live and rear families. But we can grow smart by not approving chaotic development schemes that are out of sync with our existing infrastructure.
Many of our working families have been priced out of their homes, and consequently, the prices for even rent is becoming unaffordable. We need to reduce wait times for bringing workforce housing online and also defend funding for home ownership programs that give our nurses, firefighters, police, teachers, and other skilled labor access to the communities they serve.
Drew Palmer
for County Commissioner
