“Leadership not Membership is one of my favorite reminders of my duty to Volusians.”
Dwight D. Lewis candidate
for Volusia County Council
District 1
Dwight Lewis has over 26 years of experience as a successful businessman, and is qualified to lead Volusia County!
He is successful in both the private and public sectors. A former Volusia County lifeguard, Dwight was also a school teacher and coach. Dwight and his wife, Lisa, have three children, four grandsons and are active in Stetson Baptist Church.
“Volusia County must keep up with the changes in government and society without losing the charm and integrity that makes it the ideal environment for families and business.
There is a complicated balance that I understand and have experience in governing. We need an experienced and wise official in District 1 ... one who can make good decisions and build the confidence of Volusians.
I promise to put Volusia back on track with honest, skilled and principled leadership”.
INSIDE VOLUSIA COUNTY
“We live and work in a wonderfully diverse county and district. I will help keep it a great place to raise a family or to retire and enjoy life.”
Volusia county needs someone who will:
Work with cities to preserve and protect our water supply
Save our tax dollars by using sound business management practices
Help existing businesses, as well as bringing in new business
Manage our growth through more stringent development standards
Preserve and protect our environmental treasures
Offer steps toward creating good, solid, permanent jobs
DWIGHT LEWIS IS A PROVEN CIVIC LEADER
Served two terms as Chairman of the County Council
Chairman of the Metropolitan Planning Organization
Chairman of the Public Safety Coordinating Council
Board Member of the Florida Association of Counties
Past Chairman of the Tourist Development Council
Director of Boys & Girls Clubs — Vice President of National and State Affairs
Chair of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life
DWIGHT SERVES AS MEMBER AND LEADER OF SEVERAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Member of Steston Baptist Church
DeLand Area chamber of Commerce
Mainstreet DeLand Association
Farm Bureau
DeLand High School Boosters
West Volusia Historical Society
Recipient of Boy Scouts of America Golden Eagle Award
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science, Florida State University
Graduate Daytona Beach Community College
School Teacher
Small Business Owner
