Three Top Questions

Visiting with members of our community I’m asked a variety of questions.  Three questions top the list:  1)  How long have you lived in High Springs, 2)  What have you done for the community?  3)  Why do you want to be a commissioner?  So, I thought I would take a moment here to answer these three questions.  If you have others please call me or email me.  I want to know what you think and what you need to know.

How long have you lived in High Springs?  I began visiting High Springs eight years ago on business.  I moved here to work with Wes Skiles over six years ago.  I have always lived within walking distance of the downtown area and enjoy the small town feel.

What have you done for the community?  I work and I live here.  When possible, I shop locally.  Aside from being a resident I have contributed to the community by volunteering.  I first began volunteering with the Community Theater six year ago.  I am an original member of the Main Street Organization and Chair the Design Team.  The Design Team was responsible for the new gateway signs to our City, the banners that are displayed downtown, coordinating façade grants for improvement to downtown businesses, supporting the development of plans to improve James Paul Park and the downtown pocket park that will be created in the coming year.  I’ve also worked with volunteers to do things like pour concrete pads for benches and trash cans.  I’ve volunteered at community events such as Pioneer Days, Fall Festival, 4th of July fireworks and the Farmer’s Market.  I am the Treasurer for the Community Development Corporation, the non-profit organization that oversees Main Street.  As Treasurer I interact weekly with the City Accounting staff as I handle the Farmer’s Market weekly reports.

I’ve also been appointed to two terms on the City’s Park’s & Recreation Board and served on the City’s recent Historic Commission Task force.  I’ve attended three years of budget hearings, often attended and spoken at City Commission and CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meetings.  I’ve been involved.

Lastly, I’ve used my event staging skills to work with the local BMX track to help them stage a successful National BMX race and continue to work with them to host a major State race the weekend of November 13, 14 and 15.  Family events like these races provide economic stimulus to the City, a place for families to enjoy time together and show our City in a positive light.

Why do you want to be a Commissioner?  Having been so involved and had the opportunities to learn about our City, its Government and history I’m willing to take on the responsibility of helping to lead and govern our community.  I’m ready to have a voting voice in the decisions that are made.  I’d like to help our government make clear its priorities, set policies and plan for inevitable growth while keeping High Springs a great place to live. 

To learn more, please continue to read what I’ve written previously on this web page.  Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me.  Your vote on November 3rd is important and if elected I will honor my commitments.