Submitted by Michael Boyle
Candidate Nassau County Commission
Group 2
July 24, 2014 9:00 a.m.
Nassau County Commission, District 2
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?
The fact that the two commissions have rarely met together during the last few years is either an good sign indicating there are few issues that need combined attention, or it is a bad sign suggesting there is little effort or interest on the part of the participants to work together on issues of common interest. There always seem to be an excess of “fires” that demand a commissioner’s attention (both city and county), and the need for “planning sessions” seems to get pushed back. If elected, I will make a commitment to reach out to individual city commissioners, meet informally and publically with them (one at a time), to identify those areas/issues which coordinated efforts would be the most effective course of action.
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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