Nassau County Commission Candidate, District 2
Submitted by Gene Alley
Nassau County Commission Candidate
District 2 (write in)
July 24, 2014 8:00 a.m.
In the past, joint planning meetings were held in an open forum between Nassau County and Fernandina Beach commissioners to address problems and clarify roles on important issues. Records from the City Clerk’s Office, indicate the last planning meeting was held 6/6/11. If elected, how would you support transparency and encourage a continuation of a joint planning process between the city and the county?
One of my observations within our community that has caused me to seek election to the County Commission is the difficulty we continue to experience in working effectively with the City. As a resident of District 2, this is especially important to me personally. When elected I will work to improve interaction and cooperation between the City and County Commissions.
Alley and candidate Mike Boyle are seeking office currently held by incumbent Commissioner Steve Kelley.
About the candidate:
Gene Alley is a 67 year old former marine engineer who moved to Fernandina Beach (26) years ago. Gene is a 1969 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. He has also pursued a graduate degree in Engineering Management at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Prior to relocating to Fernandina Gene and his family lived and worked for ARAMCO in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, where Gene managed a maintenance organization responsible for the inspection and repair of (160) owned and bare boat chartered vessels engaged in terminal and production activities.
Gene and his wife Susan are the proud parents of 4 married children, and 8 grandchildren.
Contact Information:
District 2 Gene Alley
1892 Lakeside Drive South,
Fernandina Beach, FL 21034 904-233-9027
[email protected]
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Mr. Alley: I like your response. If for no other reason, but voters hate to be ignored by political candidates.
Gene Ally, I believe, is honest and faithful to friends, family and to those to whom he makes committments. I believe he would take the job seriously for the benefit of the community.