Andy Steingold is a lifelong Floridian born in Miami and raised in Sarasota. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida and Cumberland School of Law. After meeting his beautiful wife, Maryanne, the couple made Safety Harbor their home in 2000. Andy and his wife, Maryanne, are the proud parents of Allie, Sammy and Sydney.
Shortly after moving to Safety Harbor, Andy became involved in the community as President of the Huntington Trails Home Owners Association and Vice President of the Safety Harbor Museum of Natural History. In 2005 Andy was elected to the Safety Harbor City Commission; and, in 2006, he became the Mayor of Safety Harbor. Andy had the privilege of serving as the Mayor from 2006-2013 and 2014-2017.
While in office, Andy served on the Pinellas Metropolitan Planning Organization, Pinellas Planning Council, Pinellas County Charter Review Commission, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, Pinellas Prescription Drug Abuse Council, Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), Pinellas County Mayors Council, Safety Harbor Delegate to the Florida League of Cities, and completed the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials I & II. Andy also volunteered as a coach for various City of Safety Harbor youth recreation leagues, Countryside Junior Cougars Football and the Stewards Foundation Rowing Club.
As a public servant, Andy has always pushed to make government work for the citizen.