Submitted by Michael Boyle
Candidate Nassau County Commission
Group 2
July 22, 2014 8:00 a.m.
Nassau County Commission, District 2
Most people agree that 8th Street/SR 200/A1A is an eyesore today for visitors arriving on Amelia Island via the Shave Bridge. The city is working on measures to improve the appearance of properties along this road within the city limits. How would you propose to improve the appearance of properties along the county’s portion of this road?
When I was a county commissioner I worked with FDOT to get permission to place palm trees in the median along A1A from the Amelia Island Parkway to Sadler Road. It was a hard-sell due to safety issues raised by FDOT engineers, but we persevered, and today we have a much improved entry onto the island.
“Improving the appearance of (private) properties along the county’s portion of (South 8th Street)” is a daunting challenge since people have property rights addressing what government can require them to do. I believe our greatest hope for success is to meet with the property owners and try to enlist their support and cooperation, and provide them with simple, inexpensive projects that would benefit them as well as the city/county.
Boyle and Eugene Edward Alley are seeking office currently held by incumbent Commissioner Steve Kelley.
Candidate information:
Mike Boyle received a BA Degree, and an MBA Degree in Management. He spent 27-years as an FBI Special Agent, and after retirement he was a Managing Director for the International Accounting and Consulting Firm of KMG.
According to Boyle, while serving a term as a Nassau County Commissioner from 2006-2010, the commission took on no new debt, paid off over $17 million in old debt, lowered the millage rate by 12%, and increased reserves to $14 million. Mike held numerous roles in leadership in both the county and the region.
Contact Information:
Mike Boyle (R) PO Box 16025,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035
904-491-1098
[email protected]
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