Boca Raton City Council

Larry is a sixth generation Floridian and moved from Gainesville to Boca Raton in 1979 after graduating from the University of Florida. He began his career at Rogers and Ford Construction and later became a partner in JMW Construction, giving him extensive experience in the development and construction industry.

PROVEN LEADERSHIP THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE

Larry has dedicated decades to serving Boca Raton through leadership volunteer roles:

Community Appearance Board: Appointed in 1988 and former Chairman, served for 27 years helping maintain Boca Raton’s beautiful aesthetic standards

Planning and Zoning Board: I recently served as the Vice Chairman with ten years experience guiding responsible development decisions.

VISION FOR BOCA RATON’S FUTURE

Larry is passionate about what makes Boca Raton exceptional while preparing for inevitable growth and change. His priorities include:

Maintaining Excellence: Continuing our tradition of lowering tax rates while preserving the high-quality city services our residents depend on-from fire and police protection to parks, libraries and all municipal services.
Smart Development Management: With significant changes coming to our Downtown and continued development through the city, Boca Raton needs leaders who understand the complexities of development and can creatively manage growth in the best interest of our community.
“Our citizens love our excellent city services and want them to continue at their highest level. We need leadership that can balance growth with the quality of life that makes Boca Raton special.”

WHY LARRY IS THE RIGHT CHOICE

Larry’s unique combination of construction industry expertise and decades of development board experience positions him to effectely navigate the development challenges ahead. He understands both the technical aspects of construction and the community impact of planning decisions.

FAMILY ROOTS IN BOCA RATON

Larry married Helen Glover in 1988 and their family continues to grow. Their daughter Catherine and son in law Billy Salvato live nearby, and last year welcomed twins Olivia and Walker-making Larry a proud Grandfather with deep personal investment in our city’s future.

Experienced leadership. Proven Service. Ready for tomorrow’s challenges.