Q&A: Lisa Gonzalez Moore, Bradenton City Council Ward 4 Candidate

BRADENTON, FL — Voters in the Nov. 3 general election will decide between incumbent Lisa Gonzalez Moore and challenger Keith J. Green in the race for the Bradenton City Council Ward 4 seat.

Ward 4 represents southern areas of Bradenton.

Patch sent a questionnaire to both candidates. Below are Gonzalez Moore’s unedited responses, including unanswered questions.

• Name: Lisa Gonzalez Moore
• Office Sought: City of Bradenton Council Ward 4
• Political Party Affiliation: Nonpartisan race
• Age: 51
• City or Town of Residence: Bradenton, FL
• Education: J.D., University of Florida
• Occupation: Attorney
• Family Background: I grew up in Tampa, Florida, in a Cuban immigrant family. I am currently married for 27 years and have four children ages 23 to 13.
• Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No.
• Previous public office, appointive or elective: I am the current incumbent for the City Council Ward 4 seat completing my first term.
• Campaign website and social media: Website, Facebook, Instagram
• Why are you seeking this office? I am hoping to keep the momentum going in current City leadership that is focusing on infrastructure investment to modernize such infrastructure for better stormwater resiliency and management and potable and waste water treatment policy. I also hope to continue to foster smart redevelopment for a vibrant downtown and business community.
• What sets you apart from the other candidates seeking this post? My record of service in the past four years has actual results in notable projects moving forward. I have also demonstrated that I am transparent, inquisitive, and creative on the Dias with professionalism.
• What issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
• What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job? In the past four years, the City has made significant progress in modernizing the water treatment facility, aggressively procuring grant and other funding for high dollar water treatment projects, and identifying partners to make economic redevelopment a priority. Notable projects include the addition of a fourth clarifier for the waste water treatment facility, the demolition of a river-front lift station in Ward 4, the expansion of a lift station to increase resiliency, and the procurement of funding for three additional storm water projects within Ward 4.
• What is the best advice anyone ever gave you? Live what you say you believe.
• Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions? I serve the Bradenton community because I love being a part of it. I would be honored to continue to this work if the residents will place their trust in me.