RE-ELECT LAURA MOSS
Indian River County Commissioner
District 5
Laura Moss
LAURA MOSS
Indian River County Commissioner
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Republican Women of Indian River
1st VP, elected 2022-present
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Recommended by TCPalm 2024 Editorial Board
for County Commission, District 5
"Laura Moss was the Mayor who lived up to her 2016 campaign pledge to sell the city’s electric operation to FPL.
She has been a woman of the people, engaging the public wherever and as often as she can."
Campaign Address:
Laura Moss Campaign
PO Box 276
Vero Beach, FL 32961
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IN THE MEDIA
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Moss Elected to Veterans Council
Jim Romanek
Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA
VERO BEACH — City of Vero Beach Vice Mayor Laura Moss has become the first civilian to be elected to the board of directors for Veterans Council of Indian River County.
“As an organization, we are seeking to diversify our board with members who reach out to the community in new ways and create new partnerships. Laura Moss is well-known for her ability to do this. We are pleased to have her aboard, “ said Veterans Council Chairman Martin Zickert.
Moss responded, “It is an honor to be the first civilian on their board. I appreciate their willingness to embark on a new path and their choosing me to do so.”
Moss, who served a four-year term on the steering committee of The Circle at Vero Beach Museum of Art, was instrumental in establishing a Veterans Art Program at the Museum.
The program is available to all veterans of the county at no charge. No previous experience is necessary. To register, veterans may contact the Vero Beach Museum of Art at 772-231-0707.
Veterans Council of Indian River County was incorporated in 1987 to support all Indian River County veterans through the collective efforts of veterans’ organizations, civic associations, and the local community. The Council provides a forum for veterans to serve the needs of each other and the community.
For further information about Veterans Council, visit veteranscouncilirc.club.
Audubon recognizes ‘superstars’
Richard Baker
Excerpts from Special to Treasure Coast Newspapers
USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA
The Pelican Island Audubon recently recognized members who inspire others to work together to improve our quality of life and make Indian River County and the Treasure Coast a sustainable, environmentally excellent, and happy place to live.
The winners include:
❚ Environmental Landscaping Award to Vero Beach Mayor Tony Young, the City Council and city manager Monte Falls have implemented the replacement of grass with Floridafriendly and native plants and rain gardens at City Hall.
❚ President’s Award to vice mayor Laura Moss for promoting the replacement of city grass lawns with native plant and trees for birds.
❚ Phyllis Stockburger Award to a long-time supportive PIAS member Judy Orcutt for her many years promoting thecounty’s Clean Water human- waste management from septic systems and boats.
❚ Special Service Award to Dr. Juanita N. Baker for all her efforts in composing Florida Birds Exposed, arranging publication, and donating all proceeds to Pelican Island Audubon.
❚ Board Member of the Year to Ricky Ray for raising and maintaining the plant and tree nursery, trailering kayaks, helping when needed, and taking Audubon Advocates kayaking.
❚ Environmental Youth Award to Trenton Rosario, a graduate of the Audubon Advocates program.
Vero Beach City Councilwoman Laura Moss Running for County Commission Seat
Excerpts from Treasure Coast Newspapers, 2020
VERO BEACH — Two-term City Councilwoman Laura Moss wants to move to county politics.
Moss filed paperwork to run in 2020 for the Indian River County Commission District 5 seat, currently held by Bob Solari.
Moss, 66, filed Sept. 10, one day after Solari announced he would not seek re-election.
County commissioners have to live in the district for which they are seeking election, but voters cast ballots for all seats, regardless of where they live. Moss has filed as a Republican for the seat.
In 2016, Moss was first elected to City Council and was named mayor the same year. She said she planned to run for the county seat, even if Solari had decided to run.
“It’s a natural fit,” she said. “I’ve already been doing it.”
Moss has been the city’s representative for the county Tourist Development Council, Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
As mayor, Moss was the city’s representative to the Florida Municipal Power Agency, a statewide electrical co-op of cities and governments. She was instrumental in restarting conversations between the city and FMPA, which held contracts that made it difficult for the city to sell its electric system.
Moss sees the transition from City Council to County Commission as a natural one, similar to her move from city Utilities Commission chair to City Council, she said.
“I feel I can do the same thing with the County Commission,” she said. “I can hit the ground running.”
SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING
PROVEN LEADERSHIP
Experience that demonstrates strong political performance.
Indian River County Commissioner
2020-Present
Mayor
2016/2017
Vice Mayor
2019-2020
Vero Beach City Council
2016-Present
Board of Directors for Veterans Council of IRC
First Civilian Ever.
2019-2021
Military Officers Association of America
Honorary Member
2023-Present
Metropolitan Planning Organization
City's Representative
2016-Present
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
City's Representative
2018-Present
Tourist Development Council
2019-2020
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
2016-2021
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Joining together with the people of Vero Beach.
Steering Committee of the Circle
Vero Beach Museum of Art
2015-2019
vbmuseum.org
President's Award
Pelican Island Audubon Society
2020
Vero Beach Lifeguard Association
Supporter of the Year, 2018
VBLA.org
Coffee With The Mayor
Successfully re-instituted, 2017
Oceanside Rotary
2015 - Present
rotaryverooceanside.org
Hometown Hero Award
St. Helen Catholic School
2017
Mayor Laura Moss supporting the Vero Beach Dog
Park improvements with President Bob Joy (left) in 2017.
verobeachdogpark.org
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Campaign Address For Contributions:
Laura Moss Campaign
PO Box 276
Vero Beach, FL 32961