Henry White Jr. is running for Seat 3 on the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District Board in the general election.

The nonpartisan race also includes Tryn Stimart.

White, a Lakewood Ranch resident, said on his campaign website that he wants to balance development with Lakewood Ranch's unique character and ensure infrastructure keeps pace with the community's needs. He also said he supports creating active channels for resident feedback and ensuring every taxpayer dollar is spent wisely with full transparency.

A retired police officer and college instructor, White holds a doctor of education in organizational leadership, according to his election filing with Manatee County.

Candidate information

  • Office sought: Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District Board, Seat 3
  • Party: Nonpartisan
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Residence: Lakewood Ranch, Florida
  • Education: Doctor of education in organizational leadership

Experience and public service

White lists the following experience in his election filing with Manatee County:

  • Retired police officer, Prince George's County Police Department
  • Instructor, Prince George's Community College
  • Instructor, University of Maryland Global Campus
  • Federal background investigator, federal government
  • Founder, HNW Investigation & Security

On the issues

White outlined the following priorities on his campaign website. All positions are the candidate's own statements.

Development and infrastructure: White said he supports balancing development with Lakewood Ranch's unique character and ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with the community's needs.

Fiscal accountability: White said he wants every taxpayer dollar spent wisely with full transparency, prioritizing the projects that matter most to District 3 residents.

Civic engagement: White said he supports creating active channels for resident feedback to guide local government decisions and keep leadership accountable.

Governance: White said he favors reliable and dedicated representation that puts the long-term well-being of the Stewardship District ahead of partisan politics.