State Rep. Deborah Tendrich visits Lantana, outlines tenant protections and veterans transit plan

Representative Deborah Tendrich (R‑District 89) introduced herself to the Lantana Town Council and residents during the Feb. 24 meeting, saying she intends to be “very active, engaged, very accessible” to constituents. Tendrich said she represents parts of central Palm Beach County including sections of Lantana and that she will prioritize affordability and education in Tallahassee.

Tendrich listed several bills she said she is working on, including “a bill I’m working on that would help prevent mid lease rent increases for those on affordable housing units,” which she framed as a tenant-protection measure aimed at seniors, disabled residents and veterans who she said have had to ration medications because of sudden rent hikes. She also said she will push to recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the state level, citing recent reports of increased hate incidents.

Tendrich said a separate food‑policy bill would require warning labels on some food items because of concerns about synthetic dyes and their effects on children’s concentration. She added that she has a budget request to allow veterans to ride public transit in Palm Beach County at no charge and said she will work with local officials and the county to pursue those priorities. “If there’s anything that I can do for each and every one of you, constituent services…and just making sure people feel connected and heard is something that I just really care about,” she said.

Tendrich closed by handing out contact information and inviting residents to raise issues she should bring to Tallahassee. Council members thanked her for attending; no formal action was taken.