Zachary Parente Application PackageParente Zachary E
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1450 Alton Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
78680850187868085018
HomeWork
commandpost12021@outlook.com
Email Address
7868085018
Cellular
Business Address
NA
City State Zip Code
NA
Occupation:Business Name:
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that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
NA NA
Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be
affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:South Beach
Or
b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or
other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the
City affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail:
● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board?
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I am excited to be applying for various Committees, boards and commissions in the City of Miami Beach. I have
more than 10 years of experience in politics and campaigning, most recently as the Field coordinator for Lincoln
Strategy-a political consulting firm in Tucson, AZ, Washington D.C. and Barcelona, Spain respectively. I am
confident that my skills and experience would make me the perfect candidate for this role.
As the lead grassroots activist ambassador for Roy for Congress campaign last election year cycle. I was
accountable for managing a team of field organizers who were responsible for contacting voters, organizing
events, raising monies, conducting public polling sessions.
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office
(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law
regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic
right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local
governmental agencies or authorities.
o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on
an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of
advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
NA NA
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
1450 Alton Road Miami Beach, 33139
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?Yes
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
Name Department Relationship Type
NA NA Spouse
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami
Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial
Disclosure Requirements.
One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year:
1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no
more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
No details providedOther Description:
Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING APPLICATION AND
THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE. ADDITIONALLY, I AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY
FALSE STATEMENTS OR FALSE INFORMATION SUBMITTED AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE
A BASIS FOR MY REMOVAL FROM A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE. I HAVE RECEIVED, READ, AND WILL
ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF
CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS” AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE
CITY, COUNTY, AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.
I Zachary Parente agreed to the following terms on 4/10/2023 3:32:36 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
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public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
To Whom It May Concern:
I am thrilled with unmitigated joy to be applying for a Commission and or
Board with the illustrious Miami Beach City manager system of Local
Government. I have more than 10 years of experience in politics and
campaigning, most recently as the Field coordinator for Lincoln Strategy-a
political consulting firm in Tucson, AZ, Washington D.C. and Barcelona, Spain
respectively. I am confident that my skills and experience would make me the
perfect candidate for this role.
As the lead grassroots activist ambassador for Chip Roy's for Congress
campaign in the 2020 Presidential election year cycle. I was accountable for
managing a team of field organizers who were responsible for contacting
voters, organizing events, raising monies, conducting public polling sessions,
and recruiting volunteers. I was also responsible for developing and managing
the campaign budget. Under my leadership, the Roy for Congress campaign
achieved a victory in the general election defeating a well-funded and
formidable Democratic candidate.
I have also worked in similar roles in the political arena, including as a
Legislative Aide and as a Field Organizer. I have a deep understanding of the
inner workings of a political campaigning and the acumen to be successful. I
am motivated and determined, and I have a proven track record of success.
Also, important to note; I have written extensively on matters concerning
Public Policy and P-Politics having my works published as Editor and Staff
Writer with Alma Matter's student newspaper (Independent Collegian)
In terms of elected office, i was elected by constituents as a delegate to the
Colorado State Republican Convention in 2016 and was hired by The
Republican National Committee (RNC) to serve as liaison for The Republican
National Convention in Cleveland that same year. Moreover, served as an
alternate delegate for the convention as well. I too was elected to the Charter
Review Commission in my home city as a non-partisan and non-compensated
public official. Analyzing matters similar in scope, design, and legislative
intent, and practice of councilmembers and commissioners potentially here in
Miami Beach.
I believe in civic engagement and underlying purpose which brings at times
political discourse and rancor. As one Jefferson wrote "the greatest form of
patriotism is dissent" By the same token, agreeableness and unity creates
movement and changes systematically and systemically to create a more
perfect union. With the overarching objective to do the greatest amount of
good for the greatest amount of people.
In close, I am passionate about instructional training and applying leadership
level and managerial skills in prior works to create an envoy of dedicated
activists. That are merged neatly with the cornerstone values of civic
engagement. I am confident that I have the talent and the prestige to be a
very good asset to the City of Miami Beach. I look forward to meeting with you
to discuss this opportunity further.
In my spare time, I enjoy several aquatic and outdoor sports, spending time
with friends and family and extensively traveling the country. What better
place to enjoy the blessings of the outdoors than Miami Beach an oasis of fun
and excitement.
Thank you, for your time and consideration.
Zachary E. Parente