“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” Franklin D. Roosevelt

I want to thank everyone for the tremendous support you have given my family throughout this election cycle. I especially want to thank my opponents, you all made this very interesting and fun. Win, lose or draw I put myself out there and I am a better stronger person for it.

This election is about much needed change, about bringing our community’s voice to City Hall. We the people deserve to have fresh new ideas. We the people can’t settle for the same recycled career politicians any longer. We need change and I am that change, I am the fresh new face of politics. I am the candidate that will be your voice. I am calm, rational and I have integrity.

I hope I have earned not only your trust but I have earned your vote. When you elect me you get a family man that cares, whose family has lived in this city for decades. I will bring a strong and a much needed business skill set to the commission. My real world experience of being a master negotiator with a keen understanding of the markets sets me far and away from the others. I am the only candidate with real life experience in the renewable energy markets, having developed solar and wind farms. I am the candidate who can and will improve our environment and keep our water clean.

I was a member of three exchanges. I have been fully vetted by both the State and Federal Government. I held three of the hardest licenses to get in New York. I had the Commodity Future Trading Commission approval to floor trade; a NY State liquor license; and a full carry gun permit in New York.  

I am the candidate who is the son of a police officer. I am your law and order candidate. I will never let our police department get defunded. I know how important it is for our streets to be safe and free of crime.

I am the candidate who is not afraid to say I believe in God and I love my Country.

If you vote for me, you can rest assured I will work hard for you. I will stand strong and proud and be your voice. I will listen and never be afraid to move my position if you present a fair and strong argument of why I should. I will encourage all of you to participate in meaningful discussions as situations arise. I built a career on getting deals done where everyone is a winner. This is all about getting the job done. I will get the job done for you.

Again, I want thank all of you for this tremendous opportunity to serve our community. Now, get out and Vote on August 18^th…and Vote JERRY WELLS!

Jerry Wells is a candidate for Sarasota City Commission, District 2.