Armstrong's past experience as an elected official makes him ideally suited for the position of Tax Collector. Prior to serving 2 terms as a Martin County Commissioner from 1994 to 2002, Armstrong also served on the City of Stuart Commission (1992 to 1994). "I understand how our government operates and have strong working relationships with our community's elected officials, constitutional officers, and staff. If elected, I will hit the ground running and fix the problems in the Tax Collector's Office," he explained.

During his service as Martin County Commissioner, he oversaw an annual budget of $374 million with 875 employees. Highlights of his terms as a Commissioner include significant expansion of the Library and Park systems; countywide infrastructure improvements; and acquisition of the 55,000 acre Allapattah and 5,000 acre Hartsel Ranch properties that have since been designated for environmental preservation and conservation.

In addition to his service on the Martin County and City of Stuart Commissions, Armstrong has used his professional expertise to benefit numerous community boards and committees including:

• Martin County Metropolitan Planning Organization
  
• Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
  
• Florida Regional Councils Association
  
• Pal Mar Water Control District
  
• Tourism Development Council of Martin County
  
• Health Care Review Board
  
• Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
  
• Ex Officio representative of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce.

Armstrong currently serves as the District Chairman for the Boy Scouts of America, Sailfish District, a position he has held for seven years. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Martin County Council on Aging and the Palm Glades Council of the Girl Scouts of America.

Armstrong lives with his wife Sandy in Palm City. Married 31 years, they have three grown daughters, Leslie, Jeni, and Shelly.

Experience

• City of Stuart Commissioner 1992-1994, Mayor of Stuart 1992-1994
  
• Martin County Commissioner - District 2 1994-2002
  
• B.B.A., Business Administration, University of Toledo, Ohio
  
• 28 years of private sector business experience
  
• Mainstream values, common sense, keen understanding of government operations

Dennis has the experience and commitment to the community to do the job. A Republican and former Martin County Commissioner, he will eliminate wasteful spending in the Tax Collector’s Office. Dennis thinks our residents need a proven leader who can identify the inefficiencies and use taxpayer dollars wisely.

Dennis believes the main issues are:

Dennis understands the challenges facing Martin County dealing with state-mandated budget cuts, and he’s committed to bringing expenditures and revenues back into balance. Questionable satellite offices and overstaffing are two issues Dennis will immediately address.

Dennis Armstrong will:

November 7, 2007

Dennis Armstrong Announces His Campaign for Tax Collector for Martin County

PALM CITY, FL – Dennis Armstrong today announced his candidacy for the position of Tax Collector for Martin County. Armstrong, a Republican and former Martin County Commissioner, will campaign on eliminating wasteful spending in the Tax Collector’s Office. “The Taxpayer’s office is not being run efficiently,” explained Armstrong. “Our residents need a proven leader who can identify the inefficiencies and use taxpayer dollars more wisely.”

“I understand the challenges facing our community as we deal with state-mandated budget cuts, and I’m committed to bringing expenditures and revenues back into balance in the Taxpayer’s Office,” asserted Armstrong. “Questionable satellite offices and overstaffing are two issues I will immediately address.”

Armstrong’s past experience as an elected official make him ideally suited for the position of Tax Collector. Prior to serving as a Martin County Commissioner from 1994 to 2002, Armstrong also served on the City of Stuart Commission (1992 to 1994). “I understand how our government operates and have strong working relationships with our community’s elected officials, constitutional officers, and staff. If elected, I will hit the ground running and fix the problems in the Tax Collector’s Office,” he explained.

During his service as Martin County Commissioner, he oversaw an annual budget of $374 million with 875 employees. Highlights of his terms as a Commissioner include significant expansion of the Library and Park systems; countywide infrastructure improvements; and acquisition of the 55,000 acre Allapattah and 5,000 acre Hartsel Ranch properties that have since been designated for environmental preservation and conservation.

In addition to his service on the Martin County and City of Stuart Commissions, Armstrong has used his professional expertise to benefit numerous community boards and committees including:

- Martin County Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
- Florida Regional Councils Association
- Pal Mar Water Control District
- Tourism Development Council of Martin County
- Health Care Review Board
- Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
- Ex Officio representative of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce.

Armstrong currently serves as the District Chairman for the Boy Scouts of America, Sailfish District, a position he has held for seven years. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Martin County Council on Aging and the Palm Glades Council of the Girl Scouts of America.

Armstrong lives with his wife Sandy in Palm City. They have three grown daughters, Leslie, Jeni, and Shelly.

To learn more about Dennis Armstrong and why he is the right candidate for the position of Martin County Tax Collector visit www.votedennisarmstrong.com or call 772-263-0223.