What Lies Ahead for the Village
Determining what is on the horizon for the Village of North Palm Beach will require us to be tuned to the voices of the residents, who deserve to be heard and heeded. Residents MUST be our guiding force in determining the Village's future, and charting a fiscally sound course. With only a five member council, it is very important to diversify the talents of the council members and avoid redundancy. My expertise is in the field of Real Estate and finance. These skills have been honed in a career spanning 40 years and are critically needed on the Village Council. We have a school teacher, a college professor, a business man with an engineering and construction background as well as a lawyer specializing in environmental law. My skills will compliment them, add to the existing talent and avoid duplication and redundancy. For more information regarding my professional background visit my LinkedIn page.
North Palm Beach is more than a place — it’s a close-knit Village defined by its charm, values, and natural beauty. I’m running for Village Council to ensure that as we move forward, we remain true to the character that makes our community special. Growth and Change are inevitable. It is happening all around us and is knocking on our doorstep. We must use the Citizen's Master Plan as adopted as our guiding document as this is what the people have said they want, and, until the people change their mind, should be the directive of the Village Council. Here is a link to The Citizens Master Plan.
I believe in practical, thoughtful leadership — rooted in listening, collaboration, and protecting the small-town spirit that makes our Village unique.
🌿 Priorities & Issues
1. Preserving Village Character
North Palm Beach’s charm and identity come from our unique neighborhoods, open spaces, and small-town sense of belonging. I will advocate for maintaining our Village style of governance and sensible development that respects our environment and traditions.
2. Responsible Growth and Fiscal Stewardship
Sound decisions require both vision and restraint. I’ll ensure that growth aligns with our community’s long-term goals, that every tax dollar is spent wisely, and that we protect the value of living in a well-managed Village.
3. Strengthening Community Engagement
Residents deserve a strong voice in shaping local policies. I’ll promote open communication, accessible meetings, and new ways for residents to get involved in decision-making — because good leadership begins with listening.
4. Supporting Public Safety and Village Services
Our Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments are the backbone of our community. I will continue to support them with the resources they need to keep our Village safe, clean, and well maintained.
5. Managing growth to be consistent with the Citizens Master Plan which was the result of a magnanimous effort by close to 2,000 residents and stakeholders in NPB. This vision was made into a form based zoning code and adopted in 2021. The residents put this forth as their collective vision of the future of NPB and, until the residents say otherwise, serves as our guiding document for future development in our village.
Together, we can keep North Palm Beach the Village we love.
Your voice, your ideas, and your involvement make all the difference.
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Ron Okolichany, candidate for North Palm Beach Village Council.