CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN
Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired (1988 - 2012)
U.S. Air Force Academy Graduate
Base Commander of Multiple Military Installations
Worked for two U.S. Presidents (Bush 41 & 43)
Naples Leadership Collier Graduate
Naples Business & Healthcare Leader
Marco Island Resident


The LoCastro Report
Fourteenth Edition
February 7, 2020
Our campaign continues to soar! We've been working all over District 1 and throughout Collier County, meeting new people and hearing from everyone that Experience  Does  Matter and that we have many challenges before us that require a strong, credible, and prepared Commissioner to continue the great work of Donna Fiala. We had an amazing experience & outcome at the  1st Candidate Forum  and then what a huge turnout at my  1st Community Townhall . Read on for a report on these amazing events and more!
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Thank you East Naples Civic Association & newly elected President Stephen Michael Jaron for hosting an extremely valuable & informative candidate forum last week at the South Regional Library. Terrific turnout and the perfect opportunity for citizens to hear the views & differences of the District 1 County Commissioner candidates.

Special thanks to my supporters for coming out in large numbers and for your continued investment in our campaign & your encouragement. Also thank you to so many NEW supporters I met at the event who felt my experience, integrity, & grasp of the issues resonated... I look forward to continuing to earn your trust & your vote!
Experience Matters... and our citizens said it showed!

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The Community Townhall we hosted was a huge success! Thank you to all who attended! It was a packed house last week at the Lely Player’s Club in East Naples.

Paul Hiltz , CEO of NCH; Scott Burgess , CEO of David Lawrence Center; Vann R. Ellison , CEO of St. Matthew‘s House; Jane Watt , Founder of Marco Island Academy; & Nick Pearson , Marine Biologist captured the large crowd with their discussions on Healthcare, Mental Health, Community Needs, Education, & our Environment.

I’m running for District 1 County Commisioner… but when it comes to these critical issues & community needs… there are no dividing lines. We must ALL work together to Preserve , Protect , & Improve our entire community in every area. I am committed to doing that and on Tuesday night we heard from my five superstar community leader guests who have dedicated their life‘s work to doing the same!

Thank you to everyone who attended... the fact our Q&A went extra long was evidence this gathering was valued & your questions were critically important.

Special thanks to my 5 guest speakers… and also to over 20 nonprofits who staffed tables at the event with materials about their incredible organizations. All amazing community leaders & friends! Stay tuned for many more Team LoCastro Campaign events!
A packed house at the Lely Player's Club in East Naples to hear from our community leaders!

Community Townhall Guest Speakers
(left to right)
Scott Burgess, CEO of David Lawrence Center
Paul Hiltz, CEO of Naples Community Hospital, NCH
(Me… Rick LoCastro, District 1 County Commissioner Candidate)
Vann Ellison, CEO of St. Matthew's House
Jane Watt, Founder of Marco Island Academy
Nick Pearson, Marine Biologist

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Last Friday, I spent the day for the second year in a row with Wounded Warrior President Dale Mullin , his wife Marie Elaina Mullin , and our entire team of volunteers searching in Collier County for homeless veterans & civilian citizens. Our concentration this year was in East Naples… and we discovered over 100 homeless by 11:30 AM. Navy veterans who served on aircraft carriers, jet mechanics from the Air Force, Marines who had deployed all over the world, Army artillery experts as well… now all living in the woods. When we discovered anyone in need (military or civilian) we took action to help. Proud to partner today with Collier County Sheriff’s Dept , Naples Police Department , EMS , & several charity organizations who donated food, clothing, medical care, and young students who gave haircuts & shaves to those in need.

In a community filled with wealth, beauty, & privilege… we still have plenty who struggle with the challenges of life. But thankfully organizations like the Wounded Warriors of Collier County … led by true heroes like Dale & Marie Elaina Mullin… it was an amazing experience making a huge difference in OUR community.
With our team of Military Veteran heroes before we departed for local wooded areas.
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Stay tuned for more exciting news & events on the campaign as we continue to build momentum toward the August 18th Primary Election . Let's work together to make our District & County even better. I look forward to contributing my experience to the County Commissioner team and to our community… and living up to your trust.  We need to ensure the most Experienced candidate is in such an important District 1 seat… and who can hit the ground running with credibility on DAY ONE!

Please consider an investment in our campaign. I need your support! And let me know if there are any questions I can answer. Call me directly at (239) 777-2452 or send me a personal email message at Rick@RickLoCastro.com .
-Rick
Rick LoCastro
- CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN
- Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Retired (1988 - 2012)
- U.S. Air Force Academy Graduate
- Base Commander of Multiple Military Installations
- Worked for two U.S. Presidents (Bush 41 & 43)
- Naples Leadership Collier Graduate
- Naples Business & Healthcare Leader
- Marco Island Resident


P.S. Remember, if you've missed a LoCastro Report, they are all archived at www.RickLoCastro.com .


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