Resident of Golden Beach since 2000
First elected to Council in February, 2007.
Councilmember Bernstein is a member of the Florida Bar and a CPA (inactive). For over 25 years he served as General Counsel and/or a Senior VP for Turnberry Associates. He has also been involved in many outside businesses and developments. A father of three, Councilmember Bernstein initially ran for office to improve the neighborhood for children. Early on, he was an integral part of the CIP, upgrading the parks and beach, constructing sidewalks, pushing forward beautification projects, and improving security throughout town. Recently, he advocated for stronger security measures, a new town hall and civic center and spearheaded the initiative for a town-wide high speed fiber internet service.
Since being elected Councilmember Bernstein has proudly assisted in shaping improvements to Town, including:
• Completed more than $63 million in Capital Improvement Projects:
o Replaced 80-year-old water distribution system
o Installed a comprehensive stormwater system
o Installed sidewalks and curbs throughout Town
o Relocated overhead utilities to underground
• Replaced bridges at Center Island and North Island
o Secured $9 Million in federal funding for bridges.
• Golden Beach Beautification Projects on A1A and west of the Strand.
• Replaced Street Lights throughout Golden Beach – $3 Million from FPL
Councilmember Bernstein’s vision for the Town’s future includes the following:
• Redevelop Tweddle Park with new recreational facilities, modernized tot lot, expanded dog park, and outdoor party space.
• Develop a Town Wellness Center
• Increase security cameras and modernize monitoring system
• Additional amenities and services at the Town’s facilities
• Reducing and/or maintaining the Town’s millage rate
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