City Commissioner Mack Bernard has filed for the vacancy left in the State House’s District 84 after the announcement by State Rep. Priscilla Taylor, District 84, that she would seek the office of Palm Beach County Commission, District 7.
Bernard (D) said that he plans to finish his city commission appointment until March 2010, the election for State House District 84 representative is in November 2010. Bernard was appointed to a partial term on the Delray Beach City Commission filling in for former commissioner Brenda Montague in 2008 and was elected, without opposition, in March 2009.

If elected as state representative, Bernard said his job tasks will be creating jobs, improving public education and supporting more affordable housing while keeping taxes low.

“We didn’t make this decision hastily. It was important to come out with this news today to raise money for the election, support and get my name out there,” Bernard said.
Bernard, 33, is married and has two young daughters. He’s a 23-year resident of Palm Beach County and holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Florida State University; a law degree, with honors, from the University of Florida and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida. Bernard is an attorney and the managing partner of Bernard and Auguste, P.A. He’s also a member of the Florida Bar, admitted to the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and the United States Tax Court. Bernard is also president of Bernard Title Guaranty, Inc.

Bernard said District 84 is a Palm Beach County only, Democrat majority district that includes all or parts of Lake Park, Riviera Beach, Mangonia Park, West Palm Beach, The Acreage, Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee.

“I’ve been the second vice president in the black caucus. I’ve tackled issues and plan to address affordable housing, a rise in insurance and the rise in unemployment,” Bernard said.