Charles Burkett

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says his campaign is not affiliated with either major party and is not accepting contributions.[1]
• Presents himself as an experienced problem-solver, not a politician, pointing to four decades of civic and public service.[1]

Background

• Mayor, Town of Surfside (elected 2006, 2008, 2020 and 2024)[1]
• Board member and chairman (nine years), Miami Beach Housing Authority[1]
• Owner (bought his first property in 1983), National real estate investment company[1]

Education

• B.S., Finance, University of Miami[1]

Where they stand

• Taxes
  Proposes gradually increasing the homestead exemption by 10 percentage points a year after a 10-year residency period until it reaches 100%.[1]
• Housing
  Supports rewriting insurance laws to bring more competition to property and auto insurance and favoring renovation over new construction.[1]
• Economy & Jobs
  Proposes a state bullion depository, modeled on Texas, where residents could store gold, silver or platinum savings.[1]
• Public Safety
  Supports competitive pay for first responders and public workers and offering new public employees defined contribution retirement plans.[1]

Voting record

Charles Burkett has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.