Martin County Commission

Focused on the future. Educated on the past

Our Priorities are simple:

Fiscal Stability

We cannot keep spending beyond our means. With debt high and savings low, is it any wonder why the commission raises our taxes yearly?

Stop Special Exemptions to our building codes

The continued special development outside the USB is destroying natural habitats, ruining quality of life and erasing our community heritage. It must end.

Develop the next generation of leaders

I refuse to spend more than 8 years on the BoCC. Term limits are essential, so WE MUST develop a new crop of public servants to carry our mission forward.

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Some food for thought:In 2014 we endured the last of 7 years of voted debt to finance basic governmental services. The 08/09 housing bubble crash had

Is running a campaign stressful: Yes.Is putting 10,000 bees in the cab of your pick-up and driving 2 hours listening to "bzzzzz" stressful: Also yes.But

This is why I am running: My family.It is a selfish and wholly self-serving reason, but I hope you all would do the same.I moved


What are people saying?

Mike Syrkus has studied history for many years, especially regarding our government. He's a native of Martin County and attends essentially ALL BOCC meetings. Mike understands the fiscal responsibilities necessary to reign in government spending.

Mona Leonard  | Realtor

Michael Syrkus is unparalleled in his understanding of Martin County's budget process, dissecting line items with unparalleled dedication to the fiscal health and well-being of our community.

Amy Pritchett  | 

Mike Syrkus is a brave man. Politics is a tough job. Yet he is willing to step up and defend the interests of families in our beautiful Martin County. Like us, he has seen how the current commission members have over-taxed us and intruded in our private property and private lives. He knows that this must stop. We must elect him to represent us.

Paul Garner  | Resident

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