Wendy Hoy

Wendy Hoy earned a high school diploma from Massapequa High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1973. Her career experience includes working as a healthcare consultant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m Wendy, a long time Florida resident whose career has been shaped by service, advocacy, and a deep commitment to strengthening families and communities. I began my professional life as a teacher, eventually expanding my work into home health and hospice education, where I helped caregivers navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. Over the years, I’ve served as an assisted living administrator, a guardian ad litem, and the director of three Head Start centers, roles that taught me how to lead with compassion, clarity, and accountability.

My work has always centered on people—children who need a voice, seniors who deserve dignity, and families trying to find stability. I’ve volunteered as a hotline advocate, served on nonprofit boards supporting foster children, and stayed active in community organizations like Kiwanis and my local public library, where I’m proud to be a Friends board member. As a former single mother of two and now a grandmother of four, I understand firsthand the pressures families face and the power of community support.

I’m driven by the belief that practical help, clear information, and steady leadership can change lives. Whether I’m organizing volunteers, mentoring caregivers, or championing local programs, I bring a blend of professional experience, lived perspective, and unwavering commitment to making my community stronger, kinder, and more connected.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I believe strong families build strong communities. I’ve spent my career helping families get the care and support they deserve, and I understand the pressure of juggling work, caregiving, and limited resources because I’ve lived it myself. I’m committed to making sure families have practical help, clear information, and advocates who understand their challenges. That includes reducing property taxes that strain household budgets and expanding affordable housing so families can build stability without being priced out of their own communities.Over the years, I’ve seen how fairness, access, and equal treatment shape people’s lives in very real ways. Whether working with families, seniors, caregivers, or children in the foster system, I’ve learned that our democracy only works when everyone has a genuine chance to participate. I believe every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot freely, confidently, and without unnecessary barriers. And I believe every person deserves equal rights, equal protection, and equal opportunity — no exceptions. My commitment is simple: no one should be left out, left behind, or silenced.Teachers deserve better salaries, real respect, and the freedom to teach history as it actually happened. I oppose banning books in our classrooms and believe students should have access to diverse, age-appropriate materials that help them think critically. I support teachers’ unions because they give educators a voice and protect the profession. And I believe teachers should be trusted to do their jobs without constant political intrusion. When we support teachers, we strengthen our entire community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m passionate about strengthening families, supporting caregivers, and making sure people can afford to build stable, healthy lives. My work in education, elder care, and child advocacy has shown me how communities thrive when decisions are made locally without undue state interference. I’m committed to saying no to the property tax exemption because it shifts costs onto families already under strain. I also believe in safeguarding our planet and providing a safe, healthy environment for future generations, so every child grows up with clean air, clean water, and a community built to last.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Pat Gerard- former County Commission, Lois Eannel-former Director of East Lake Community Library, Jarrod Buchman- former Vice Mayor- City of Oldsmar, Mark Weinkranz-former Special Fire District Commission, Joe Barkley- City Commissioner- Belleair Bluffs