Vote For Thomas Schwarz

My Bio

I’m running because Bradenton has been my home for most of my life, and I care a ton about this city, far too much to just sit on the sidelines and complain about what could be better.

I grew up here and spent all those years alongside the same people I now want to represent. I am certainly not a career politician, and I don’t think you need to be.


You need to be someone ho truly represents the people, by listening, doing your homework, asking better questions, and working your ass off for your community.


Bradenton is growing, as a thriving city should. However, that comes with some real decisions about our infrastructure, our small businesses, overall development, local government transparency, and what kind of city we want to be twenty or thirty years from now.


I’m running because I want Ward 3 residents to have a real voice in those decisions.


I want a city government that communicates better, works better, and feels like it belongs to the people who live here. I want us to keep moving forward without losing the things that made Bradenton feel like home in the first place.


My Key Issues

Transparent and Responsive Local Government

Bradenton residents shouldn’t have to dig through numerous websites, confusing documents, or government jargon just to figure out what their city is doing. I want clearer communication, easier access to public information, better online services, and a city government that actually follows up when residents ask for help.

Smart Growth & Infrastructure

Bradenton is growing, and we need to be thoughtful about how we grow with it. That means planning ahead for traffic, roads, water, sewer, stormwater, and the impact new development has on the neighborhoods already here. I want us solving problems before they become expensive emergencies, while making sure growth strengthens Bradenton instead of slowly erasing what people love about living here.


Small Businesses & Our Local Economy

Small businesses are a huge part of what gives Bradenton its personality, and I want the city to do more than simply stay out of their way. We should make it easier for local businesses to open, operate, and grow through clearer permitting, better communication, and fewer unnecessary headaches. But we should also be creating more opportunities for them to connect with residents through local markets, community events, festivals, partnerships, and the kinds of public spaces that bring people together. A strong local economy is not just about businesses succeeding individually. It is about building a city where local businesses, neighborhoods, artists, families, and community organizations actually feel connected to one another.

Protecting Bradenton’s Character & Neighborhoods

Bradenton can grow without becoming indistinguishable from every other Florida city. I want to protect our neighborhoods, historic character, waterfront, local businesses, and the things people actually love about living here while still making room for new families, new ideas, and the next generation.

Modernizing City Services & Communication

City government should be easy to navigate, easy to understand, and easy to reach. Whether someone is reporting a pothole, checking a road closure, applying for a permit, finding public records, or trying to understand a council decision, residents shouldn’t have to hunt for answers. I want Bradenton to modernize its online services, communicate more clearly, improve follow-up, and make City Hall work around the needs of residents instead of expecting residents to figure out City Hall.

Send Me a Message

Have questions or suggestions? I would love to hear from you!

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