The Sentinel contacted Keith Keogh but has yet to receive his responses. The information below is from his campaign website.
Website: keithforgrovelandmayor.com
Occupation: Incumbent Groveland Mayor; previously spent 25 years with The Walt Disney Company, helping open and develop EPCOT Center, and later served in executive leadership positions with Darden Restaurants, COOK, Levy Restaurants, Paul Prudhomme Enterprises, and Pinnacle Entertainment. He is a Certified Executive Chef.
Education: Received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University in recognition of his contributions to the culinary profession.
Political or civic experience: He led the United States Culinary Olympic Team to multiple world championships and served as National President of the American Culinary Federation and World President of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies. Before becoming Mayor, Keith served Groveland as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board and as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. He also helped lead the successful effort to establish single-member districts so every part of Groveland would have equal representation.
What is your top priority if elected?
Since taking office in November 2024, Keith has prioritized responsible growth, financial accountability, transparency, and greater resident participation through town halls, neighborhood meetings, volunteer working groups, and the city’s first community survey.
For Keith, serving as Mayor is about protecting the community his family calls home and ensuring Groveland remains a safe, welcoming, and affordable place for future generations.
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