Who’s worth what? Brian Brown tops wealth list

In the run‑up to the November 24 by‑election for the Golden Isles seat, the three main candidates have filed their financial disclosures as required and the numbers show significant differences in declared wealth.

Among them, Brian Brown of the Free National Movement (FNM) emerges as the wealthiest contender.

• Brown declared total assets of $2,627,657, an annual income of $139,000 and liabilities of $235,000, placing his net worth at approximately $2.39 million. His holdings include about $1.7 million in securities and investments, $780,000 in real estate and $50,000 in personal property.
• Darron Pickstock of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), filing jointly with his wife, reported $1.72 million in total assets, $430,000 in combined income and $425,000 in liabilities, for a net worth of about $1.29 million. His disclosures include two properties valued at about $850,000 and securities around $200,000.
• Brian Rolle of the Coalition of Independents (COI) declared total assets of $602,000, income of $37,000 and no liabilities, giving a net worth of $602,000. His assets include $65,000 in savings, a vehicle valued at $25,000, and personal property valued at $500,000.
• Independent candidate Karen Kim Butler reported assets of $477,000, income of $54,500 and liabilities of $160,000 — resulting in a net worth of around $531,340. The filing lists two properties totaling $450,000, a motor vehicle valued at $20,000, and life insurance valued at $7,000.

These disclosures were made under the Parliamentary Elections Act ahead of the by‑election triggered by the death of the sitting MP, Vaughn Miller.

These numbers give voters a clear snapshot of the candidates’ financial positions, as the campaign intensifies in Golden Isles.

The financial disclosure is just one factor in the election.