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Mayor, City of Lakeland
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Connie McCarterOfficial photo — City of Lakeland (Pure Pixel Photography)

Connie McCarter

Candidate for Mayor, City of Lakeland

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Background

Campaign website
mccarterformayor.com

Lakeland commissioner since December 2022 and a registered nurse for 47 years, including clinical education work with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare from 1992 to 2025; a Lakeland resident for 35 years.

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Photo: Official photo — City of Lakeland (Pure Pixel Photography)

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes tax increases for Lakeland residents

    Her campaign says she has never voted for a tax increase as a commissioner.

    Connie McCarter for Lakeland Mayor

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Connie McCarter · mccarterformayor.com

    “Connie has never voted for a tax increase”
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Public safety

  • Supports neighborhood watch programs using already-appropriated funds

    Lakeland Issues: Connie's Priorities for Lakeland

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Connie McCarter · mccarterformayor.com

    “utilizing funds already appropriated to institute Neighborhood Watch Programs throughout Lakeland”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports growth that strengthens the tax base without straining services

    Lakeland Issues: Connie's Priorities for Lakeland

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Connie McCarter · mccarterformayor.com

    “Growth should strengthen Lakeland's tax base, not strain city services or overwhelm existing neighborhoods.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports road maintenance investment in every Lakeland neighborhood

    Lakeland Issues: Connie's Priorities for Lakeland

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Connie McCarter · mccarterformayor.com

    “Invest in road maintenance and improvement, so every neighborhood in Lakeland can count on safe, well-maintained streets.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports protecting trees, terrain and green space in development

    Lakeland Issues: Connie's Priorities for Lakeland

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Connie McCarter · mccarterformayor.com

    “Protect rolling terrain, trees, and green space that keeps new development in step with the natural landscape residents love.”
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