About
Born and raised in the Bronx, John grew up with strong family values and a deep respect for public service. After graduating from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1987, he followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, uncles, and cousins by joining the NYPD. For the next 28 years, John dedicated his life to protecting communities and upholding the law.
As a detective in the NYPD’s narcotics and organized crime units, John witnessed how violence and intimidation harm the most vulnerable. He worked closely with victims, witnesses, and even suspects, earning their trust and helping prosecutors bring justice to families. In 1995, he was transferred to the Manhattan District Attorney’s detective squad, where he supported trial preparation and built strong cases through collaboration and determination.
In 2003, John’s career took a new turn when fellow first responders began falling ill from 9/11-related conditions. Recognizing the urgent need for advocacy, he was elected union president and began fighting for the rights of thousands of responders and volunteers. His leadership helped secure lifetime medical benefits and upgraded pensions, and he helped launch support programs for those suffering psychological trauma.
Always committed to giving back, John earned a master’s degree in 2010 and began teaching criminal justice and police science. He helped train the next generation of officers and developed a leadership program for new supervisors, passing on the lessons learned from decades of frontline experience.
In 2017, John and his wife Suzanne moved to Punta Gorda to enjoy a quieter life, but true to form, John stayed involved. He served on the HOA board of Burnt Store Lakes and quickly became a voice for local residents concerned about overdevelopment and environmental impact.
In 2022, he co-founded the Burnt Store Corridor Coalition (bsccfl.org), a grassroots group that has grown to represent over 11,000 residents from 12 communities. As chairman, John led initiatives to secure infrastructure funding, increase law enforcement presence, and preserve wildlife along Burnt Store Road. His efforts helped convince Lee County to invest $1.6 million in long-overdue road improvements.
Under John’s leadership, the coalition achieved real wins:
These results show what’s possible when citizens come together, organize, and demand real accountability.
As a proud conservative, John believes in less government, more transparency, and a stronger voice for the people. District 2 is being overrun by unchecked development and special interests—and it’s time to take it back.
He announced his candidacy for County Commissioner on May 16th at a town hall meeting, and he’s ready to work for you, because Charlotte County deserves leadership that listens, leads, and delivers.
