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One of Palmetto Bay’s longtime residents and community activists, Pam Gorman, officially threw her hat into the ring for the Palmetto Bay Village Council seat in District 1, for the upcoming General Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Mrs. Gorman made the following statement immediately after her announcement:
“I have decided to take this important step in my life because our beloved community deserves an effective and committed voice on the Village Council. I can no longer stand by as our Village leaders ignore the needs and priorities of our residents. As a longtime, civically active Village resident, it pains me to see our Village going down the wrong path.” – declared Mrs. Gorman
“Take, for instance, Coral Reef Park, which was once one of our most treasured parks. The park has been neglected for far too long as taxes and fees skyrocket with no end in sight. High-density projects now overshadow our once charming bedroom community, while no meaningful steps are taken to solve our ever-increasing traffic problems. Our residents deserve better.” – added Mrs. Gorman.
Pam and Anthony Gorman have made Palmetto Bay their home since 1993. Falling in love with the natural beauty and tranquility of the area, they decided to set their roots in the beautiful Village long-term. Pam and Anthony have two successful adult children, David, and Heather.
Pam graduated from Florida International University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts (BFA) in 1981, and later concentrated her studies in the field of accounting and finance. She began her activist work shortly after the Village’s incorporation. One of her first undertakings was promoting the restoration of sidewalks in disrepair. She later advocated for the desperately needed Fire Station 62, which is now in operation. Pam worked with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, and the South Florida Water Management District on multiple Canal-100 issues. She is a member of the Palmetto Bay Garden Club and Black Point Yacht Club.
Pam is a firm believer in the potential that our Village has to offer. The beautiful Village of Palmetto Bay is not progressing to its full potential as originally envisioned. In fact, progress is slow, has fallen behind, and is in dire need of an effective restoration plan. A plan is needed that will: address traffic congestion on our residential roads; control needless overdevelopment that diminishes quality of life for residents; restore and repair our beautiful parks; and, very importantly, ensure fiscal responsibility.
