Steven Giordano is running for Mayor of Port St. Lucie. A longtime resident who has lived in the city since 1989, Giordano spent about ten years with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office before moving into a high-security role at the region’s nuclear power plant. He now works as a licensed general contractor and local business owner.
Why He’s Running
Giordano said he had no prior interest in politics but decided to run after growing frustrated with what he described as wasteful spending and a lack of accountability under the current administration. He pointed to the number of active construction projects underway in the city and argued that several of them have run significantly over budget. He said the city’s mayoral election, which is nonpartisan and open to all registered voters including independents, will take place August 18.
Growth, Traffic, and Public Safety
Giordano said Port St. Lucie has grown faster than its infrastructure has kept pace with, adding that the city should have proactively planned for population growth years in advance rather than reacting to it. He said he would push for road widening projects, median removal in high-traffic corridors, and closer coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation, specifically citing congestion around St. Lucie West and traffic tied to Mets spring training games and the city’s planned soccer stadium.
On safety, Giordano raised concerns about the number of traffic accidents in the city, pointing in particular to certain roundabouts as problem areas. He said he wants closer coordination between the city and local law enforcement to identify and correct high-accident locations, and said he opposes the use of red light cameras, arguing that traffic enforcement should be handled directly by police officers.
Housing, Homelessness, and Quality of Life
Giordano said many Port St. Lucie families are struggling with housing costs, pointing to a rise in room rentals and homelessness. He proposed building the city’s first homeless shelter, framing it as a rehabilitation-focused facility rather than short-term housing. He also said the city needs more youth programs, sidewalks, and street lighting, and criticized limited weekend bus service for residents who rely on public transportation.
Trade Education and Workforce Development
Giordano said he wants to establish Port St. Lucie’s first trade school, aimed at both youth and adults, to train electricians, plumbers, and elevator technicians, among other skilled trades. He said pairing that training with efforts to attract higher-paying technology sector jobs is central to his economic platform…