Commissioner - City of Kissimmee Seat 3

Jerry Gemskie

Jerry Gemskie
1018 Plantation Drive A-20 - Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-846-8338
jgemskie@kissimmee.org
gogemskie.com
Republican
Age: 69
Occupation: City Commissioner
Total Monetary Contributions To Date: $8,532.00
Total Monetary Expenditures To Date: $2,911.23
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Previous/Current Elected Office:
City Commissioner Kissimmee

Previous Campaigns for Elected Office:
N/A

How Long have you lived in Osceola County?
12

What is your history of community service?
Served in the Marine Corp., Member of Ethics Review Board, President of Orange Gardens Civic Association (7 Years), Past President of Tri-County League of Cities, Chairman of Anglers Against Cancer, President of American Cancer Society of Osceola County (2 years), One of the Founding Members of H.O.M.E, One of the Founding Members of Kissimmee Charter School, and Much More.

Why are in you seeking this office?
To bring stability & public trust to the Commission.

What makes you the best-qualified candidate?
Experience & the ability to be a full time Commissioner.

Current or former elected official you most admire and why?
Bob Makinson (Shot from the hip, honest & sincere)

If additional revenue becomes available where would you spend it?
With the passing of Amendment 1, it will be a while before we have extra funds.

If revenue falls short, what are the areas you would target for cuts?
I'll answer this during our budget session.

Under what circumstances would you raise taxes?
To bulk up safety personnel.

Rate the job performance of the City Manager.
Outstanding. Provides leadership, integrity & experience.

What is the top issue facing the City of Kissimmee?
The vine street corridor.

What does the City of Kissimmee government do well?
Supply quality services.

What does the City of Kissimmee government do poorly?
Educate the public.

How would you help businesses in the City of Kissimmee?
Recommend hiring and economic development person.