Endorsements

People Supporting Lo Pilato for Florence City Council

Sally Wantz – Florence City Councilor

“Reneé stands out in Florence for her thoughtful, balanced approach to decision-making. She consistently listens to all perspectives before reaching well-informed conclusions. During her three years just spent serving on the Planning Commission, this was particularly evident in her work navigating complex…”

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Lieutenant Commander Brian B. Collins, USNR

Founder: Military Matters on KXCR (Florence)
KXCR Board Member
Disabled American Vets
Band of Brothers
VFW
Florence Neighborhood Emergency Response Team

I have known Renee for over three years, and honestly, I’d vote for her for any office she chooses. She brings extraordinary intelligence,  compassion and critical thinking to any task she takes on. She does not go along to get along…she leads. She reminds me a lot of those very capable senior officers I worked with during my Naval Academy and submarine days back in the ‘60s and ‘70s…no ego, just  collaborating to get the job done and done right.”

Beth Rudometkin – Senior Mortgage Loan Advisor

2025/2026 Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chair
Former Director on the Central Oregon Coast Board of Realtors

“Florence needs leaders who are engaged, knowledgeable, and prepared to make informed decisions—and that’s exactly why I’m endorsing Renee LoPilato for City Council. With her strong educational background and recent service on the Planning Commission, Renee understands the complexities of growth, development, and community planning.

She is smart, articulate, and committed to representing the people of Florence with integrity and clarity. Renee LoPilato will be a strong advocate for our community and a thoughtful voice on the council. Vote Renee LoPilato.”

Debbie Ubnoske

Chair, City of Florence Planning Commission

“Florence needs thoughtful, compassionate, and open‑minded leadership, and that’s why I strongly support Renee Lo Pilato for City Council. On the Planning Commission, Renee has shown herself to be a diligent, informed, and principled advocate for both environmental protection and responsible economic growth.

She does the hard work—carefully reviewing complex reports, asking tough questions, and ensuring that projects benefit residents while respecting the natural beauty that defines Florence. Her professional background as a college administrator and dean of admissions reflects strong leadership, fairness, and sound judgment.

Renee collaborates well, listens respectfully, and consistently makes balanced, thoughtful decisions. As chair of the Planning Commission, I’ve seen firsthand her commitment to our community and her ability to weigh the needs of residents, the city, and the development community with integrity.

Renee Lo Pilato would be a tremendous asset to the Florence City Council. I urge you to vote for Renee.”

Growing Florence, Together.