By Akers Editorial
Meet the Candidate: Todd Coon
VOTE Todd Coon, Running for Sumter County Commissioner, District 3
As owner of Tri-County Landscapes and DeSantis Air Conditioning and Appliances, Todd Coon feels his family is living the American Dream. He’s running for Sumter County Commissioner to give back to the community where he and wife Melissa raised their family.
Accountability
Todd is accountable to customers, suppliers and employees in his business. He sees his highest priority as taking care of everyone, making sure customers are served, suppliers and employees are paid and the business displays good citizenship in the community. He is anxious to apply his knowledge of customer service to public service.
“Our mission is to serve our customers with quality products and affordable prices. I believe we need government at all levels to have that same attitude.”
Management
Todd has spent most of his career in management, growing his businesses over the last 25 years to more than 150 employees and thousands of happy customers. His experience managing people, managing money and making decisions could be easily applied to the role of County Commissioner.
“We need a businessman as our next county commissioner who will make good decisions about managing growth and maintaining the quality of life and family-friendly culture that we love in Sumter County.”
Community Involvement
Todd has been active in the community in these organizations:
• Sumter County Fair
• Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
• Hospice of Sumter County
• Scholarships
Facing Issues
Todd is committed to fighting rising insurance costs, taxes, and eliminating wasteful spending. He also believes that we can never sacrifice our commitment to public safety so that our seniors and children never have to fear the crises that are affecting other communities across the country.