Candidate Mike Boyle, District 2 – Beach Renourishment

Submitted by Michael Boyle
Candidate Nassau County Commission
Group 2
July 23, 2014 7:00 a.m.

Will you agree to split the local cost share for beach renourishment with the City of Fernandina Beach? If so, how? If not, why?

Regarding sharing the cost of beach renourishment, I would be more than willing to sit down and discuss this matter with the city. What makes this issue somewhat dicey in my eyes is the feeling that I (and many others) have that the City “cherry-picked” the best and most expensive properties along South Fletcher Avenue to capitalize on their tax revenues, but now would like the county to subsidize the renourishment project. At the same time, however, as the former Chair of the Tourist Development Council (TDC), I am well aware how all of us benefit financially from the tourists who come to our beautiful island to enjoy the beaches. For that reason I am willing to explore all reasonable ideas to preserve this wonderful amenity.

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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