Trust Rick for Flagler's Future

Record of Accomplishment

Rick Belhumeur has delivered results where they matter most—infrastructure protection, fiscal responsibility, and long-term resilience.

• Led the rebuilding of A1A following Hurricane Matthew, restoring a critical transportation and economic artery.
• Advocated directly for construction of a protective seawall along A1A following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole to safeguard residents, businesses, and public assets.
• Secured grant funding for the Flagler Beach Pier rebuild, ensuring the project was completed without burdening local taxpayers.
• Worked in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to achieve a swift and comprehensive beach renourishment project.
• Spearheaded structural preservation of our historic pier A-Frame using tourism funds.
• Advocated for the development and implementation of a citywide stormwater maintenance plan, addressing flooding and long-term infrastructure integrity.
• Halted the misuse of stormwater funds by ending needless repeat construction.

Experience & Public Service

Rick’s leadership is grounded in years of hands-on service across planning, transportation, housing, environmental management, and public safety oversight.

• Served on Flagler County Parks Committee — 2 years
• Served on Flagler County Affordable Housing Committee — 10 years
• Served on Flagler County Citizen Advisory Board — 3 years
• Served on Flagler Beach Planning & Architectural Review Board — 1 year
• Flagler Beach Representative, Transportation Planning Organization — 7 years
• Flagler Beach Representative, TPO Executive Board  — 1 year
• President, Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway — 2 years
• Member, Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway — 7 years
• Member, Flagler Beach Police Pension Board — 10 years
• Flagler Beach Representative, St. Johns River Water Management District — 5 years
• Member, Tiger Bay Club — 2 years
  

Ongoing Priorities & Forward Initiatives 

Rick Belhumeur remains focused on execution—not promises—with active projects already underway:

• Implementing stormwater management improvements recommended by professional studies
• Irrigation meter deployment to improve water accountability and efficiency
• Strategic canal dredging to support drainage and navigability
• Veterans Park updates and beautification
• Boardwalk expansion projects
• Marina property redevelopment
• Completion of the SUN Trail route through Flagler Beach
• Aggressively pursuing state and federal grants to reduce taxpayer impact on infrastructure improvements