Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; SEND ME.
Isaiah 6:8 KJV
MY TOP 3 PRIORITIES
A HUMBLE SERVANT OF GOD WHO LOVES SOUTH BAY
• After being installed as Senior Pastor of Miracle By Faith Revival Center in 2021, Pastor Polk led a renovations project to repair the most needed infrastructure including roofs on both buildings, foundation upgrades & urgent repairs. Pastor Polk led the congregation in raising over $50,000 to the building fund. He oversaw the budget & procurement successfully spending every dime on the most needed repairs. • Founder of the Take Em’ Back to Church Concert Series with 500+ attendees annually - Founded in South Bay, FL (2010-2016) • Pastor Polk understands the primary features of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control Project. • Organized meetings & press conference with Glades clergy, community leaders & PBSO to discuss initiatives for lowering violent crimes. Multiple media outlets were present. (2019-2021) • During the pandemic, Pastor Polk saw a need to inform our quarantined residents and started a very popular video outreach, via social media, including local news, updates, and happenings (Facebook: Brother Church) at no cost to the public. (2020-2021) • Pastor Polk saw a need for Palm Beach County residents to easily access churches near them, therefore he built an app that connects people to churches across PBC. The app launched in Google Play Store & the Apple Store, download at no cost. (2019-Current) • Chaperone for South Bay students at the Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference (Miami - 2016, Orlando - 2017) • Organized initial welcoming sessions for Palm Health Foundation, which is the mother of healthier glades. (2017) • Worked with a team in Tallahassee on Senate Bill 10 successfully saving our jobs in the Glades. (2017) • Protested outside of Senator Joe Negron’s office in Martin County, knocked on his door with other Glades area leaders asking for answers in successful efforts to saving our agricultural jobs. (2017) • Worked in Tallahassee on Senate Bill 90 to protect our democracy in Florida. (2021) • Marched across the Singer Island bridge in the “We Will Not Be Silent Vigil” (Kneeled on the bridge for 8 minutes and 40 seconds in support of justice for George Floyd). (2020) • Hosted 3 point basketball shootout for South Bay youth. Cash prizes, FREE bbq, concessions & Pahokee O’s for the community. (2022) • Worked with parents to sponsor block party to remember the life of South Bay teen taken by gun violence & promote nonviolent solutions. • Secured school uniforms for 50+ families free of charge. (2018-2019) • Organized 1st Annual Community Bike Ride from South Bay to Belle Glade and back. (2022 BayFest) • Personally handed out Christmas gifts to over 100 children for five years (bicycles, toys, electronics). (2012-2016) • Sponsored MacBook Pro, AirPods, and Amazon gift card giveaway to encourage a successful school year. (2021) • Founded youth mentoring program teaching young men etiquette, eloquence, elegance, and excellence. (2015) • During construction of Palm Beach Road, Pastor Polk petitioned the city for additional crossing guards on NW 10th Ave. (2016) • Organized fund raiser to replace an elderly man’s stolen tricycle. $2000 raised in 60 minutes. (2020) • Invited on multiple occasions to be the keynote speaker at local schools; Pastor Polk is a known motivator, very positive gentleman. • Two time winner of SFGMA #1 Gospel Radio Announcer’s award. • Organized monthly community prayer breakfast on NW 10th Ave in South Bay and volunteered to pay bills for needy families. (2017-2018) • Successfully negotiated to bring back local radio station after the station was sold out and all local programming had been canceled. (2015) • Through Pastor Polk’s connections, he has presented in the Glades, Grammy Award Winning singers, Bishop Marvin Sapp, Bishop Rance Allen, Jekalyn Carr, The William Brothers and a host of other renown singers. (2011-2021) • Organized and hosted appreciation services for hurting ministries and sick ministers, at times raising up to over $3000 per service and leaving every dime with the individual. (2019) • Supported and hosted the Glades 1st Annual Heart Failure Awareness Walk. (2019) The visionary Lashay, received her heart in 2022. • Pastor Polk has partnered with and currently maintain active relationships with: Children’s Service Council of PBC, CareerSource PBC, Lakeside Medical Center, Health Care District of PBC, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Healthier Glades, Community Action and so many other important organizations that our community depends on. • Served on the Dolly Hand Advisory Board for three years. (2018-2020) • Manager of Fast and Friendly Pharmacy chain. Pastor Polk oversaw 7 locations and managed 40+ employees working across Central and South Florida. Pastor Polk managed 7 pharmacies and 7 pharmacists. (2013) • Complete renovation of a senior citizen’s living room, laundry room, and bathroom, at no cost to the senior. (2021) • Organized placement/transportation for residents in need of drug rehabilitation & mental crisis. • Aided in finding temporary housing assistance for homeless and those coming from inhabitable living conditions. • Rewarded Glades area senior citizens caregivers, who were nominated by the community. $100/each, over 25 recipients (2021) • Marketing liaison for municipalities, businesses, churches & nonprofits. • Organized, hosted, and funded Back to School Giveaways (2016-2022) • Active and involved at the South Bay & West County Senior Center. • During the pandemic, Pastor Polk initiated a virtual exercising class and virtual bingo via the local radio station to keep seniors active during. • Pastor Polk has served as emcee for over 300 events in the past 10 years. Churches, community, civic and corporate. He understands how to communicate with his audience on all levels. • Partnered with PBSO for movie night in the community. (2021) • Volunteered at local food distributions. (2020-Current) • Organized and hosted the “2019 Revival in the Bay” at Miracle By Faith in South Bay; reviving & covering our city. • Preacher of the Gospel; high in demand for speaking engagements. Pastor Polk has a message to motivate & build up the broken spirited.
EXPERIENCED
Experienced in working with local, county and state lawmakers for over 10 years.
EDUCATED
Educated on the issues affecting South Bay. Polk understands policy, procedures, and procurements.
EFFECTIVE
Effective in uniting community, creating solutions for difficult issues, fundraising, protecting and creating jobs. Polk has the ability to communicate on any level.
EAGER
Eager to go to work on behalf of the residents of South Bay both current & future.
A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR "CHURCH BOY" POLK
I am running to be a South Bay City Commissioner because I want to help pave the way to a better South Bay. I’m a lifelong resident, home & business owner, landlord, senior pastor of our church, husband, and mentor to many South Bay youth. As a resident of South Bay, I understand our struggles and the issues that are impacting our lives. My goal as city commissioner is to help pave the way to a better South Bay. To pave means to prepare a smooth easy way or to facilitate development; to form a firm level surface for travel. That’s exactly what I want to help our city do. I want to use my experience, education, and eagerness to push forward policies and procedures that make our change sustainable and not seasonal. Let’s get busy creating opportunities to involve our amazing residents who are willing to positively work on committees such as an events committee, beautification committee, community engagement committee, and more. These committees will help us pave the way to a better South Bay. Our residents are one of our greatest strengths, let’s get busy! I’m not interested in hosting an event or doing something just to do it. I will be a commissioner who presents ideas and work along with my cohorts to get positive ideas turned into policies and budgeted so our incredible residents can feel the improvement in their lives. I want to make sure that South Bay will always be a great place to raise a family and somewhere residents are proud to call home. Lastly, I’m a realist so I understand that there’s division among us. But I also know that there’s more that unites us than divides us. Election season generally focuses on the divide, but I want to focus on what we share. For each of us, there’s common ground. And that’s the ground we need to cultivate. • We all want the roads done. • We all want accessible resources. • We all want more recreation. • We all want our city rebranded. • We all want additional residential areas. Therefore, I’m asking you; let's vote on the issues. Let’s vote for the candidate that we believe can make good on their word. Let’s vote for a positive resume and a selfless leader. Let’s vote for a humble and gentle giant. Let’s vote for confidence and not arrogance. Let’s vote for fresh and new ideas. Let’s vote for a proven team player. Let’s vote for a young, credible, creative, consistent, courageous, committed and courteous clergyman. Let’s vote for originality. A vote for Polk is a vote that will push forward progress to sustainable development.