Taxpayers Association IRC

08/30/2026

🇺🇸 The Taxpayers Association of Indian River County invites the entire community to attend our 2026 Vero Beach City Council Forum on Friday, September 4.

Three seats on the Vero Beach City Council are on the ballot. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their qualifications, priorities, and vision for the future of Vero Beach.

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Vero Beach Yacht Club
3601 Rio Vista Blvd., Vero Beach

The buffet will be served from 12:00–12:15 PM, and the forum will begin promptly at 12:15 PM. Lunch is $30 per person, and the forum is open to the general public.

All qualified candidates have been invited. Each participating candidate will receive equal time for introductions, moderated forum questions, questions submitted by the public, and closing statements. Questions will not be provided to candidates in advance, and time limits will be strictly enforced.

📣 SUBMIT A QUESTION

Members of the public may submit written questions for possible inclusion in the forum. Questions must be received by Thursday, September 3.

Email: [email protected]
Subject line: “Vero City Council Forum Question”

✅ RSVP OR LEARN MORE

Visit: https://www.taxpayersirc.org/meetings
Email: [email protected]
Or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Please share this post with your friends, neighbors, and community groups. An informed electorate begins with direct access to the people asking to represent us.

08/14/2026

The 2026 Primary Election is coming up this Tuesday, August 18th. Earlier today, several of our Officers stopped by the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office during early voting to cast their ballot for next Tuesday’s Primary Election. We encourage every citizen to vote this election cycle!

Early voting for the Primary Election ends tomorrow on Saturday, August 15th at 4PM. For those who are planning to vote on Election Day, remember to know your voting precinct and precinct location, which can be found in the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections website. For the November 3rd General Election, early voting begins October 19th and ends October 31st from 8AM-4PM.

We thank Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan, the IRC Canvassing Board, and the entire SOE team for their diligent work this election season.

Pictured (L-R): TPA Treasurer Brad Newman, Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan, TPA Vice President Heather Jordan, TPA President Lance Lunceford

08/10/2026

🎥 WATCH: 2026 Taxpayers Association County Commission Forum

The Taxpayers Association of Indian River County hosted its 2026 County Commission Candidate Forum, featuring candidates seeking to represent Districts 2 and 4 on the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners.

We were delighted to welcome Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan, who shared important information with voters regarding the upcoming 2026 elections at the beginning of this video. The forum was moderated by our President Lance Lunceford, our Vice President Heather Jordan served as the timekeeper, and Board Member Jeff Palleschi recorded the forum.

🗳️ District 2 — August 18 Republican Primary
Bob McPartlan • Jennifer Pippin • Brooks Robinson

The November 3 General Election will feature Democrat candidate Robert Hardingham and write-in candidate Nicole Paradiso.

🗳️ District 4 — November 3 General Election
Incumbent Commissioner Deryl Loar • Democrat Marc Jaffe

Watch the full forum to hear directly from the candidates as they answer questions on growth, infrastructure, permitting, quality of life, fiscal responsibility, and Amendment 3. We were excited to welcome nearly 100 attendees and we thank everyone who came for making the 2026 County Commission Forum a tremendous success.

🇺🇸 Be informed. Be engaged. Vote August 18th and November 3rd.

NOTE: Timestamps provided in the comment sections.

08/04/2026

All those who have registered and paid for the prior luncheon automatically have their reservations honored. However, there is still space for those who did not register and would like to attend.

Don't miss the 2026 Legislative Luncheon!

Join the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and the Taxpayers Association IRC for an informative luncheon featuring Senator Erin Grall and Representative Robbie Brackett as they provide updates on statewide issues impacting our local businesses and community.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Heritage Center
2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960

🎟️ Registration is required:
https://business.indianriverchamber.com/events/details/legislative-luncheon-2026-new-rescheduled-date-9446?calendarMonth=2026-09-01

If you were registered for this event prior to the rescheduling, your registration has been automatically transferred to the new date and location. There is no need to re-register.

If you have already registered and are unable to attend on the new date, please contact Katie Wacha at [email protected] for assistance.

07/23/2026

📣 2026 County Commission Forum

Join the Taxpayers Association of Indian River County for our 2026 County Commission Forum which will feature all candidates for the upcoming County Commission elections from both parties.

🗓 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM
🍽 Buffet: 12:00–12:15 PM | Forum Begins Promptly at 12:15 PM
📍 Vero Beach Yacht Club
3601 Rio Vista Blvd., Vero Beach, FL 32963

🕛 Lunch is $30 to dine; to attend is free.

✅ Open to the public by RSVP; walk-ins accommodated as space permits.

Have a question for the candidates? We will randomly select two from the general public. Submit it in writing by August 5 to [email protected] with the subject line:

“County Commission Forum Question”

Please RSVP at www.taxpayersirc.org/meetings or email [email protected].

We look forward to an informative discussion on the future of Indian River County.

07/04/2026

06/30/2026

2026 Legislative Luncheon Rescheduled – New Date & Location

The Taxpayers Association and the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce would like to inform all attendees that the 2026 Legislative Luncheon has been rescheduled and will now be held at a new location.

📅 September 23, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Heritage Center | 2140 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960

If you were previously registered for this event, your registration has automatically been transferred to the new date and location. There is no need to re-register.

If you have already registered and are unable to attend on the new date, please contact Katie Wacha at [email protected] for assistance.

We now have additional seating available so registration is still open.

We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to welcoming you for an informative discussion with Senator Erin Grall and Representative Robbie Brackett on statewide issues affecting our business community and local residents.

Register Here: https://business.indianriverchamber.com/events/details/legislative-luncheon-2026-new-rescheduled-date-9446?calendarMonth=2026-09-01

05/12/2026

The Taxpayers Association of Indian River County joins our community, our state, and our nation in mourning the passing of former United States Congressman Bill Posey. Congressman Posey dedicated his life to public service with integrity, humility, and conviction. From his service in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate to his sixteen years representing Florida in the United States Congress, he remained a principled advocate for fiscal responsibility, government transparency, and the citizens he was honored to represent.

As recently as December of 2025, the Taxpayers Association was privileged to present Congressman Posey with our 2025 Fiscal Conservative of the Year Award, our highest honor for government officials, in recognition of his long-standing commitment to public accountability and fiscal responsibility. It was a deeply meaningful moment for our Association and for all who attended. As the former Congressman was presented the award, the room rose to its feet in a standing ovation, an expression of gratitude, admiration, and respect for a lifetime of faithful service.

In his remarks that day, Congressman Posey reflected on his work to advance a proposal for a constitutional amendment that would require balanced federal budgets, the importance of negotiation in Washington, and the guiding principle that shaped his public life: “representing you how I would want you to represent me if the roles were reversed.” That simple statement captured the character of the man: grounded, honorable, and deeply committed to serving others.

Congressman Posey’s legacy will endure through the communities he strengthened, the taxpayers he defended, the public servants he inspired, and the countless lives touched by his leadership. He will be remembered not only for the offices he held, but for the humility, kindness, and steadiness with which he carried them.

On behalf of the Taxpayers Association of Indian River County, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Katie, his daughters, Cathi and Pam, the entire Posey family, his friends, former staff members, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

May Congressman Bill Posey rest in peace. His service to Florida, to Indian River County, and to the United States of America will be remembered with gratitude and profound respect.

04/17/2026

Recently, the Taxpayers Association of Indian River County hosted our April Luncheon featuring a timely and substantive Property Tax Reform Panel at the Vero Beach Yacht Club.

We were honored to hear from County Commissioner Susan Adams and Property Appraiser Wesley Davis, who provided thoughtful insight into one of the most important issues facing our community. Commissioner Adams spoke in her capacity as the First Vice President for the Florida Association of Counties and Property Appraiser Davis shared his perspective as the First Vice President of the Property Appraisers’ Association of Florida.

Commissioner Adams spoke to the challenges local governments across Florida are navigating as property tax reform proposals evolve, particularly the uncertainty surrounding how these changes will impact long term budgeting, service delivery, and fiscal stability.

Property Appraiser Davis highlighted the key drivers behind rising property tax bills, including increased property values and the broader effects of national inflation, both of which continue to raise the cost of living and the cost of government operations.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a productive discussion! These conversations are critical as we continue our mission of ensuring transparency, accountability, and sound fiscal policy across Indian River County.

03/11/2026

Honored to share at the IRC Taxpayers Luncheon on March 6th. Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan enjoyed sharing updates, connecting and answering questions from our great community.