My Bio
Why am I running for Mayor?
Etched on three sides by sparkling waters, Pensacola blends bayside beauty with stories that span centuries. By investing in our neighborhoods, honoring our history, and protecting our waterfront, Pensacola becomes a healthier, happier place for everyone.
Having served on numerous local boards since the 1990s, including my most recent role as President of the City Council, I have the experience and leadership necessary to move our city forward. With your support, I am ready to implement The Ann Plan on day one as your next Mayor.
My husband's parents were longtime Pensacola natives who met at the downtown USO, and his father worked on airplanes at both Eglin AFB and Pensacola NAS. I moved to Pensacola in the 1990s, after decades of coming here to visit them, and we decided to raise our children in the schools of Pensacola -- Sacred Heart, St. John's and Catholic High.
My kids are seventh-generation Pensacolians, dating back to the original land grants of the Perdido Suarez family and the Nix seafood industry who worked on shrimp boats and supplied fresh mullet.
I am deeply rooted in the history of this area, and will lead our community forward while balancing progress with preservation.
My Key Issues
KEY PRIORITIES
FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING Smart spending—end boondoggles Stop nickel-and-diming taxpayers Reopen The Bluffs Reliable curbside recycling Strengthen Heritage Tree Protection Lower liens, taxes, and fines Restore local fisheries and wildlife Complete Chappie James Plaza City-managed youth programs Rebuild Malcolm Yonge Gym Restore Carpenter’s Creek and Long Hollow Pond Expand public boating and waterfront access Protect historic neighborhoods Improved bus stops and transit Liaison mental health and rehabilitation services Make Pensacola more affordable Celebrate heritage trails and history Strengthen military partnerships Support first responders Expand ADA accessibility
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