the Commission. The City Manager is selected by the Commission members and is the City's chief administrator. That individual directs staff, carries out policies set by Commission, and provides advice to the Commission members, but does not vote. Daytona Beach Shores utilizes a department of public safety, which combines police and fire services into one department. Elected officials Mayor – Nancy Miller Vice-Mayor - Michael Politis Seat 1 Commissioner – Christopher Conomos Seat 2 Commissioner – Richard Bryan Seat 3 Commissioner - Mel Lindauer City Manager (appointed) – Kurt Swartzlander Federal, state and county representation Daytona Beach Shores is in the 7th Congressional District. The residents of the 6th district are represented in the United States House of Representatives by Republican Cory Mills. Daytona Beach Shores is part of Florida Senate District 8, and is represented by Republican Tom Wright. It is also part of Florida House of Representatives District 28, represented by Republican Tom Leek. Public safety Daytona Beach Shores has a public safety department which is responsible for combined fire-rescue as well as law enforcement. All full-time officers are certified as firefighters, EMTs, and police. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 4,299 people, 2,423 households, and 1,439 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,722.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,824.0/km2). There were 4,385 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.58% White, 0.58% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.72% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population. There were 2,423 households, out of which 4.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 2.18. In the city the population was spread out, with 4.3% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 11.5% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 49.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 65 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100