Anthony Segrich, Interview with Sun Sentinel
Campaign website: segrich4lwb.comDate, place of birth: 08/24/1977 – New Jersey, USA
Sun Sentinel: "Florida’s auditor general says the city has not complied with a law requiring audited financial statements since about 2022, and has failed to provide final or audited statements on municipal bonds, which prompted Moody’s rating service to withdraw any rating from the city’s $88 million utility bond issue from 2020. How will you address this failure to adhere to state law and the accompanying lapse in sound financial reporting?"
Anthony Segrich: "It is not surprising to me that it took an article in the Sun Sentinel to shed light upon this issue. The City of Lake Worth Beach has an accountability problem. It is my understanding that according to staff, high staff turnover and the fact that the audit firm hired by our city had put Lake Worth Beach last in line (typical occurrence) is why we did not meet our obligation to the Florida Auditor General.
A quick public records request revealed that the $88M utility bond project has not had any presentations or updates for the Commission since 2022 (according to the City Clerk). For those months that did have the bonds on the agenda, it fell under the consent agenda and did not have a presentation for the public to see. Clearly staff does not feel beholden to the scrutiny of the Commission and clearly the Commission has not scrutinized staff enough.
I will work with my other Commissioners to reverse this culture of mediocrity and establish clear standards for accountability. Whether or not you hire a subcontractor to do a job, or have internal staff perform that function, as a department director, ultimately the responsibility and accountability rests on your shoulders. The city has nine (9) months from the end of the fiscal year to deliver the audit. This is ample time to complete an audit as well as to course correct if the audit firm has not produced at least an initial draft within 2 months.
I would push for updates from our Finance director on a quarterly basis where they would have to show progress on these audits and an up-to-date completion date.
If this happens again, people must be terminated."
March 25 Run-off Election.
8 comments:
I voted for him last time and certainly will again. Interesting inerview and excellent response.
In these challenging times, our city needs leadership that is transparent, accountable, and truly committed to making a difference. More than ever, we deserve a city commissioner who listens, understands our concerns, and takes real action to improve Lake Worth Beach for everyone.
Anthony Segrich has always been there for us. He doesn’t just hear our issues—he listens, engages, and works to find real solutions. His deep knowledge of city politics, planning, and zoning isn’t just impressive—it’s exactly what we need in a leader who can cut through bureaucracy and help residents and businesses navigate the system. Whether it’s supporting property owners, advocating for responsible growth, or ensuring our local economy remains strong, Anthony has the expertise and passion to get things done.
His opponent may be a familiar face around town, known as the “nice guy,” but leadership requires more than a friendly demeanor. Our city can’t afford empty promises, gimmicks, or vague ideas that lack substance. We need a commissioner who will roll up their sleeves and do the hard work, not just show up for photo ops and quick soundbites. Anthony understands the issues inside and out and is ready to make real progress—not just talk about it.
Most importantly, Anthony loves this city. He believes in its potential, values its diversity, and is committed to making it a place where homeowners, renters, small business owners, and families can thrive. His dedication to transparency means that with him on the commission, we can trust that decisions will be made with the community’s best interests at heart.
Lake Worth Beach deserves a leader who isn’t just another politician but a true advocate for the people. Anthony Segrich is that leader. Let’s elect him to the city commission and ensure our voices are heard, our neighborhoods are supported, and our future remains bright.
Anthony looks to be one of the best choices we have had in Lake Worth for decades. Hopefully if elected, he can get a couple other commissioners to DO THE RIGHT THING with him---as in the past 4 years the one thing we could be sure of, was that rubber stamps and secret agendas dominated the many failures to do what the voters asked for. Remember when the voters demanded the pool at the beach would be replaced and become an attraction again, and not only has this been ignored for personal agendas--now 20 million of our tax payer dollars are being earmarked for an Art Museum that will be lucky to get more than 5 visitors per day, and the research showing this just gets ignored---Can you spell "C.O.R.R.U.P.T.I.O.N. ? i want DOGE to investigate Lake Worth City spending!
I had no idea our financial department was not doing its job. Pretty amazing to find out about this.
Anthony would be an asset to this city.
Don't live in that district and I don't know anything about any of them
I'm more concerned about the homeless and the vagrants prowling around on Lakeside Drive. Audits are a problem no matter where you go, but they don't scare me. There is no question that just to mention the homeless, is a poison pill. Nobody will touch the subject. Why is that? The problem just continues to worsen. Surely, there must be some solution. What would Elon do. Even he doesn't talk about it. It just doesn't seem to elicit a response. And yet the problem grows and grows.
@8:40...what would Elon do? It's not his job. He has enough on is plate getting rid of abuse, waste and corruption in our federal government. Ask your commissioners...have them do something :)
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