Lisa Baird for Charlotte County Commissioner Seat 5
Lisa Baird, Democrat,
For Charlotte County Commissioner Seat 5
My vow is to unite our community to support families and a healthy environment.
By fostering an environment of cooperation and teamwork with my fellow commissioners, we can positively affect our community.
Community
Family
Mental Health
Environment
My Story
In 2006, my husband and I separated and I became a single mom of 3 young boys. Thanks to the support of my family, I was able to finish college and buy a home. But, I was fortunate. Not everyone has family support. My son’s are now successful adults, but the struggles families face now are more significant than 2006.
As a small business owner, I understand the needs of businesses in our area. I helped my mom establish her business, Mary G. Stewart CPA PA before moving on to website design. In September of 2023, I bought my business… 24 days before Hurricane Ian.
My family has lived in Charlotte County for over 100 years. We have seen it grow from small tents mining for minerals to a small metropolitan. My dad told stories of the original ice house. My children were born and raised here. We all love this community and feel we can help make it better.
Community Involvment
- Member of Boy Scouts for 14+ Years
- Scoutmaster of Charlotte County’s first Scouts BSA Troop for girls
- Treasuer of the Charlotte Local Education Board of Directors
- Charlotte Soil and Water District Superviors, Seat 5
Platform & Issues:
Community
Supporting workforce housing and initiatives that improve the quality of life in our community.
- Increase property values
- Shorten commutes
- Increases the availability
and reliability of employees for local businesses - Stimulate investment and increase government revenues
(resource: Individual Financial Security)
Family
Supporting initiatives that help families thrive and flourish
- Ensure pregnancy prevention is available to everyone through local health initiatives
- Increase support services for parents and families
Through prevention and support, we can reduce the need for abortion services.
Mental Health
Expand upon our mental health and addiction treatment services and facilities.
- Reduce the rate of addiction
- Prevent and reduce abuse and neglect
- Increase student success rate
- Reduce homelessness
- Reduce recidivism
Environment
Expand conservation programs to benefit producers and our community.
- Support and encourage the use of sustainable farming methods
- Help producers Increase productivity, thus revenue
- Support local clean-up intiatives
- Leverage our powerful community to support cleaning and protecting our environment
Improving Lives Now and for the Future
Why Community?
- Support businesses
- Attract new talent
Why Family Services?
- Reduce teen pregnancy
- Reduce unwanted pregnancies
- Remove barriers to having a family
Why Mental Health?
- Reduce addictions
- Reduce homelessness
- Reduce abuse & neglect
Why the Environment?
- Increase producer yield
- Clean Water & Air
- Reduce toxins in our environment
Help Get me on the Ballot… Sign my Petition!
Mail signed petitions to:
Charlotte County Democratic Party, PO Box 495896, Pt Charlotte, FL 33949
or drop them off at: 3695 Tamiami Trail.
Petitions can also be dropped off at the Night Drop Box at the office of
Mary G. Stewart CPA, PA, 2886 Tamiami Trail #10, Port Charlotte FL 33952