1.  Cameron Lane

2.  47 years old

3.  452 Tangerine Avenue, Lake Helen, Florida 32744

4.  386-747-2038

5.  CameronLn@aol.com

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7.  Lake Helen City Commission Zone 4

8.  I graduated from DeLand High School in 1980.  I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Campbell University with a major in History.

9.  I worked in our family businesses begun by my grandfather, Rev. R. Grady Snowden, Sr.  I began in maintenance and eventually became the administrator for two of our family's nursing homes.  As such, I managed the multi-million dollar budgets and operation of these facilities.  We have sold our nursing facilities, however, I continue with my brother and sister to own and manage Country Side Lakes, an assisted living facility in Port Orange.  For more than ten years I have served on the board of the Countryside Master Homeowners Association which is the de facto government for its nearly one thousand residents.

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11.  Just like you and I, our city must live within its means.  Sometimes management and budget restraints require creative problem solving, sometimes tough decisions must be made and carried out.

12.  Honesty, integrity, transparency and knowledge of the laws, regulations, etc. which come to bear upon the city. 

13.  I do not believe that growth for the sake of growth or simply to swell the city coffers should be the goal of our city.  The City of Lake Helen should energetically support and serve its current citizens and businesses.  Growth must be planned and managed, but not sought as a means to an end or a quick fix for budget problems.

14.  Our city commission needs to raise its level of professionalism and service.  As a fourth generation Lake Helen resident I will serve and represent you as an experienced professional who cares about our city.