As Seen in the Carmel Pine Cone Letters to the Editor
Bob Faussner
Carmel Resident
As seen in the Pine Cone:
Byrne 'gets things done'​​
Dear Editor,
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Dale loves Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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Dale is hard-working and relentless.
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Dale has an impressive background.
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Dale is a good neighbor.
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Dale knows what the important issues are in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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Dale knows how our city government works and knows and works with our city employees and elected officials.
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Dale knows a lot of Carmel residents and has conversations with everyone he meets.
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Dale is good at finding out other people’s special talents and resources, getting them involved and working to find and implement solutions to local issues.
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Dale has a track record of positive improvements to Carmel achieved by effectively working with and leveraging other people’s interests, strengths and contributions.
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Dale is fiscally responsible and big on philanthropic contributions to the community.
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Dale is open and transparent.
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Dale has common sense.
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Dale gets a lot of things done. It’s not all talk, it’s action.
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Marlene Byrne
Dale's Sister, St George UT Resident
Meet my brother, Dale, who is passionate and dedicated in everything he undertakes. From an early age, whether on the baseball field, at the piano, as a student or employee, he has always approached life with his whole heart. Dale translated his enthusiasm for life into a successful business career, where his drive for excellence is evident.
While Dale is my younger brother, I have always looked up to him for his hard work and willingness to help those in need. Beyond his professional achievements, Dale is deeply committed to his community. He founded Carmel Cares dedicated to preserving his beloved city, demonstrating his belief in taking action to make a difference. If he sees a need, he doesn't just talk about it; he finds a way to get it done. Dale is not just a dreamer, he believes that no dream is too big to pursue. As a natural leader, he inspires those around him, motivating others to chase their aspirations.
While Dale's dedication to his community is evident, he doesn't just see people as a collective; he genuinely cares for individuals, always taking the time to listen and offer support.
I have experienced this firsthand as he helped our family navigate the emotional challenges of watching our father deal with dementia. Dale's compassion and understanding has made an incredibly difficult time more manageable, and I know he would extend that same level of care to everyone in your community.
His commitment to serving others and his ability to connect with people on a personal level make him an ideal candidate for mayor. I believe Dale will bring this same passion and empathy to his role, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to support Dale in this election. Your community deserves a leader who truly cares. If elected, Dale will bring innovative ideas, strong leadership skills and a sense of unity to Carmel, making it a better place for everyone.
Kelly Francis
Retired Attorney, Carmel Resident
As seen in the Pine Cone:
Byrne has experience​​
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Dear Editor,
I have observed Dale Byrne at work in various contexts over the last couple of years, including in his many interactions with Carmel-by-the-Sea’s city government. He has a clear vision, unlimited energy, a high level of interest, discipline, experience, ethics, and the personal skills to effectuate a multitude of projects in partnership with city government and the laws that bind it.
Some of the many projects Dale Byrne has actively supported in a working partnership between the city and Carmel Cares include, notably, the Ocean Avenue median restoration, various Forest Theater and Sunset Center projects, Shirley Moon’s Scenic pathway restoration, and the Downtown Detail and Beach Pick Up Posse teams, to name just a few. Overall, Dale simply gets things done. It is my belief that he would bring these same qualities and experience to the position of mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Finally, both he and his wife Margaret are highly personable and care deeply about this special town. It is for these reasons that, as a third-generation homeowner and now a full-time resident of Carmel-by-the-Sea, I support Dale Byrne’s candidacy for mayor.
Dale Byrne - 2021 Citizen of the Year
Carmel Residents Association
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Get to Know Dale
HE'S OUT & ABOUT
Dale isn't a typical politician. In fact, he's never run for public office. You'll see him out and about in Carmel 7 days a week getting his hands dirty making improvements to the town, managing professional contractors working on projects on City public spaces, supporting the work of other volunteer leaders, and meeting with residents and businesses to discuss how Carmel Cares can help make Carmel more beautiful, safer, and more inviting. He'll be out bright and early in his orange Jeep Gladiator truck making sure he gets another project done before the end of the day. But, don't be afraid to interrupt him. He loves to talk and will be happy to discuss anything that's on your mind. You can read a profile on him at the Monterey Weekly here.
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HE HAS EXPERIENCE AND IS A MOTIVATING LEADER
Dale has a strong business background starting and running worldwide software and consulting companies. He even bought a closed horse business when he lived in Dallas and, within 3 years, it was the largest riding school and horse show venue in North Texas. His companies were all known as innovators in both technology and marketing techniques, and they quickly grew their customer base by being better, faster, and more customer focused. Not surprisingly, Carmel Cares did the same thing. And, despite starting during the pandemic, Carmel Cares grew quickly into a successful 501(c3) nonprofit business that has over 150 volunteers, 400 donors and has raised nearly $1 million to improve the community. It has highly automated business systems, processes over 1,200 accounting transactions a year, and Dale was intimately involved with every one of them to make sure donated funds were used for their best effect.
He has also done many home development projects over the years, including five hand-crafted legacy homes in Carmel over the last nine years that are providing an additional $200,000/year in tax revenue to the County. The last 4 1/2 years, he's applied those skills to improving the priceless open spaces in Carmel. He is now ready to put that experience to work to make the other aspects of Carmel-by-the-Sea better so it remains sustainable into the future.
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