Michael Foust Shares why he wants to be the next Mayor of Tallahassee at Capital City Conservatives forum (Tallahassee Democrat June 2026)
Interview with Candidate for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 4 Mayor, Michael Foust
Michael Foust Joins the Race for Mayor of Tallahassee Seat 4
Foust's Work History (Many overlapping short-term contracts)
Showing Up for Debates
Anonymous Endorsements From Real People
| "You have a lot to offer... You are a leader by nature." |
| "It was great meeting you man. I’ve never seen such a calm guy... But seriously I’m glad we got to be roommates... take care of yourself and your family." |
| "It was nice to finally not be the tallest MF'er somewhere. Keep it real & Stay Strong bro!" |
| "Never judge a person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes, that way you’re a mile away & you have their shoes." |
| "I’m glad I got the opportunity to know you a little bit... Please do it. We have got to beat this." |
| "To the Best Mayor Ever!! Damn Brother thank you so much for helping me out when I needed you... you are a blessing bro... Love those kids and God bless." |
| "You are a funny man... you got me back into reading books... honestly forgot how much fun it is to get lost in a book. Stay in touch seriously..." |
| "I wish you nothing but the best while going through this phase of the process. Also with your fam and the situation. You’re a cool guy and I got nothin’ but love for you man." |
| "For once I wasn't the tallest person you sasquatch sized giant! LOL on the real you brought a certain level of uniqueness to a group of people who 'are all alike' be good or be good at it homie." |
| "Your a good dude and I know you want this so work the program and do the steps and good luck... keep your head up!!" |
| "Good luck to you Bro, You have A huge heart And A lot going for you. keep up the dedication And hard work. you can Move Mountains Bro!!"
| "Mike, you are the man... You can tell everyone when you leave here that you became mayor... for a whole week and that the moral of the Campus sky rocketed, but for real you’ve got this in the bag I know you want sobriety bro, & I see it in you! You’ve gotta WANT IT!" |
| "You’re a cool dude. Pretty funny. Kind of nice? And very, very tall... No—in all seriousness you are a very intelligent and generous person. You’re going to go very far in life and do extraordinary things!" |
| "THANKS FOR MAKING ME FEEL NOT SO AWKWARD IN DETOX & THANKS FOR THE FRUIT & MILK ☕ GOOD LUCK W/ EVERYTHING YOU KNOW WHAT YOU GOTTA DO — SO DO IT!!" |
Anonymous Endorsements From Real People
Anonymous Tallahassee Resident
"I came across Mike Foust's campaign and felt compelled to reach out.
What stood out to me was the combination of experience, grit, kindness, and collaboration. In a time when politics can feel performative, Mike came across as genuine and approachable.
I attended one of the forums where he spoke, and what impressed me most was his focus on unity. Rather than trying to divide people, he encouraged families to stay connected, support one another, and be a safe place for healing, even when they disagree.
His campaign feels different. He's not relying on insiders or political machinery. He's focused on real people, real conversations, and bringing people together.
Whether you agree with him on every issue or not, it's refreshing to see someone running for office who seems more interested in being the glue that holds a community together than in building a personal brand.
Tallahassee is fortunate to have people willing to step forward and serve, and I wish him success in his campaign."
Anonymous Tallahassee Resident
"I recently came across Mike Foust's campaign, and his platform strongly resonated with my values.
His message reflects many of the priorities and concerns I believe are important to Tallahassee residents. It's encouraging to see a candidate willing to step forward with a vision focused on the community and its future.
I look forward to following the campaign and seeing how his ideas continue to shape the conversation about Tallahassee's future."
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Quotes from Foust's Interview
“An effective government should be almost out of sight, quietly taking care of the infrastructure.”
“I think it’s a wonderful city. I love the charm. I love the art. I like that it’s weird.”
“Cooler heads prevail.”
“I just want to show up and do the job effectively.”
“It’s fun to have an enemy, but to me it’s exhausting. And I just want to focus on the things that work.”
“We all pretend it’s non-partisan, and I wanted to truly step apart and just focus on city issues and municipal problems.”
“I also think that the office of the mayor of Tallahassee is underutilized.”
“The mayor’s office can advocate for these things, make noise, get in the press.”
“Most people think you need the biggest donors, the biggest machine, or the most powerful insiders to win.”
“Sometimes you just need enough ordinary people willing to participate.”