- July 25, 2026
Dear Editor:
Let's prioritize Dylana “Dee” Galery, a candidate in the Aug. 18 primary for Palm Coast City Council, District 4.
Dee concentrates on the needs of the people. Her positions include “reducing flooding through stronger stormwater systems; prioritizing repairs and upgrades before new development; and making sure developers pay their fair share and follow responsible planning.”
The 32-year-old weighs in on “growing our commercial tax base responsibly, strengthening our local economy and ensuring impact fees work the way they're supposed to.”
She focuses on “expanding transportation options, providing clear communication for households on fixed incomes; supporting programs that help with mobility — 'aging in place' — independent living”, and other initiatives.
At the Flagler County Association of Realtors' Meet the Candidates forum on June 30, a question asked of Dee was: “What kind of problem (among varying choices) do you believe Palm Coast has?” She answered that Palm Coast has a planning problem.
“We've experienced a lot of growth, but there's too often that the infrastructure has been playing catch-up essentially,” she said.
Additionally, she said she does not support the constitutional amendment on property taxes. “There's not a lot of information for it,” she said. ‘What's going to get cut upfront? Something on the back is going to get cut as well.”
Born on Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas, Dee grew up in Hastings, Florida, and relocated with her family to Palm Coast. She swept off to the University of Central Florida, where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science.
She is employed by the state of Florida and has budget management skills. She's trained staff in retail-store remodeling for Target and Walmart.
Jeroline D. McCarthy
Palm Coast
