A lot of people in Palm Beach County don’t realize that there is an election next month.  Well there is, and in Palm Beach Lakes either David Levy, who has previously held positions on the city council and has been mayor or political newcomer James D’Loughy will be elected on March 12, 2013.

The forum, attended by several dozen, was held at the Palm Beach County Library on Campus Rd. in Palm Beach Lakes.  Shannon Armstrong, Co-Founder of the So. Florida 912 Group and Mike Reardon, President of the Palm Beach County Tea Party, made similar opening remarks concerning the real importance of local elections.  The main point stressed by both of them is that while these elections in and of themselves don’t effect things on a larger scale, the men and women who win them often start far reaching political careers where they are able to make a big difference.

The candidates were asked a number of questions regarding local issues, however it was their opening statements that made me and others in the room sit up and take notice.  

James D’Loughy is a new comer in the political arena, however, he is an accomplished business attorney and holds a degree in Political Science, with experience working on Capitol Hill, and he seeks to bring a new level of ethical governance to the council.

David Levy is a former mayor and city councilman with numerous academic degrees in the geological fields.  His political record is well known to his supporters and detractors alike, and in his opening statement, he said, “….no surprises, I’ve been here before and you know what to expect.”

Both candidates are family men with children and long established roots in the community.