Rick Haskins Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Key West
Key West, Fl: Multigenerational Key West conch Rick Haskins is formally announcing his candidacy for the office of Mayor of Key West in the 18 August 2020 primary election.
The residents of Key West deserve representation within their city government. Rick Haskins is committed to running for mayor with a clear-eyed vision for reviving a community where people can afford to live, afford to rent, and love to vacation. Rick wants to bring his leadership to Key West in order to revitalize the local industries while taking pride in what it means to be a conch.
While Rick has found his success as the principal broker of the largest vacation rental firm in the United States, he has stepped down from his position as of 28 May 2020 in order to dedicate his time to serving the community.
Rick Haskins exceedingly rises to the occasion to be a public servant. As a Cryptologic Technician and Construction Mechanic, Rick Haskins joined the US Navy right out of high school with the delayed entry program and served 9 years before exiting as a Petty Officer Second Class. His service included activation with the military response to Hurricane Andrew and included the honor of serving at the White House as a driver with the Presidential Inauguration Committee in 1992 and 1993. In 2018, Haskins rushed to the aid of workers in the Florida Panhandle on Mexico Beach after Hurricane Michael and spent 5 days cutting trees and clearing homes. Haskins has countless hours working with the Key West Wildlife Center where visitors today can still see the wood placards labeling the trees that Rick Haskins assembled for his Eagle Scouts project 30 years ago.
Rick Haskins can claim that he has Key West in his blood. Henry Haskins, the uncle of Rick, was appointed as Monroe County Sheriff 1963-1965 and then as the chair of the Key West Public Housing Authority for 35 years and is the namesake for the Senior Citizen’s Plaza. Henry imbued the department with a vision of public housing that was manicured and a point of pride. Rick is determined to restore that feeling to public and affordable housing. Regardless of the outcome in the election, Haskins is committed to action the same way that Henry would have many years ago. On 18 August he hopes to count on your support during the primary election when chose who you believe will best serve the community of Key West.
Rick Haskins plans to spend this summer meeting with residents to hear their concerns and ideas. It is not often that a candidate is willing to post his personal phone number on all his campaign signs. This indicates the level of dedication and accessibility that Rick Haskins values for the people of Key West. Before the election on 18 August he will release a comprehensive platform for voters to consider that prioritizes:
- Public and Affordable Housing Improvements
- Conservation of the Key West Wildlife Center
- Bringing business back to Key West
Rick Haskins plans to have an official, socially responsible, campaign launch event to be hosted on 13 June 2020. Stay tuned for event details and campaign HQ location.
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