Who am I?
My wife Beth and I have called Citrus County home for over 30 years. We raised our four girls here. Through our business dealings, we have tried to make a positive impact in and on our community.
I served in the Virginia Army National Guard as a draftsman.
As Builders & Real Estate investors, we have invested and built in the City of Crystal River, always striving to provide well maintained properties for our tenants. We have turned unwanted, unmaintained properties into landmarks that enhance this beautiful city.
I have participated as Vice-Chairman of the CRA Board, Chairman of The Housing and Unsafe Structures Appeals Board and as a Director of the Crystal River Main Street Board. I stay active and up to date with the issues of Crystal River by attending City Council meetings and participation in city events.
An avid boater and sportsman, I love this City and its important relationship with our wildlife, our springs, Manatees & the Gulf of Mexico.
I have watched the city change and grow and I want to be a part of positive growth and change.
By electing me to City Council, I promise to always act in the best interest of the city, it's residents and businesses.
That is why I ask for your vote on November 5, for Seat #3 on the City Council.
Thank you, Chris Ensing
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Qualifications
As a Florida State Certified Building Contractor I understand budgets, complex project management and how to deal and negotiate with subcontractors and customers. I will bring my 40+ years of experience to the City and use these skills with the challenges presented to Crystal River. I will strive to maintain budgets and scrutinize the costs of city projects.
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I have constructed and remodeled hundreds of homes in Citrus County & Crystal River. I understand architecture and design and will utilize my abilities to preserve the historic nature and future vision we have for Crystal River.
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As a Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker, I understand real estate and the importance it plays in our economic development. I know the city and I am familiar with it's neighborhoods and businesses.
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I don't just live here, I operate a business here. I believe we can operate the city more like a business by carefully looking at contracts and proposals, by weighing our options carefully and not spending taxpayer money on things that won't produce favorable results for it's citizens.
I want a vibrant, solvent community. A community that folks want to visit, live in and stay, a safe city where we can raise our children and grow our families.
Contact
I'm always looking forward to hearing from the residents & businesses of Crystal River.
(352) 302-6165