Press Release
For Immediate Release
Nov. 29, 2014 1:30 p.m.
Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer offered the opportunity for all candidates to submit press releases.
The Professional Firefighters of Fernandina Beach Local 2836, The Amelia Island-Nassau County Association of Realtors and former opponent Roy Smith have all publically endorsed Tim Poynter for Fernandina Beach Commissioner in the Group 2 run-off election December 9.
According to a letter from the Firefighters Union, the organization unanimously endorsed Tim Poynter and his campaign at a special union meeting on Nov. 16. The Union offered to help promote Tim’s campaign through its Facebook page, by sign-waving and other promotional activities.
Roy Smith, who ran against Tim and Charlie Corbett in the Nov. 4 election said this about the run-off, “I would like to thank everyone who voted for me. I am endorsing Tim Poynter in the run-off election and would appreciate it if my voters would cast their votes for Tim. He puts the best interests of our town and residents first.”
“I am honored that these organizations and Roy Smith have chosen to support me for Commissioner in Group 2,” said Poynter. “We all share a common vision for the future of Fernandina Beach and their support means so much to me.”
If you would like to learn more about Tim Poynter and his vision for Fernandina Beach, or if you would like to get involved in his run-off campaign, please contact him by phone (904)415-6533 or email [email protected]. Or just stop by Café Karibo for a chat. Like “Tim Poynter Campaign” on Facebook.
The Fire Fighters make up part of the meat and potatoes of this City. I can’t remember the last time they felt so strongly about an election to actually endorse one of the candidates. Even Poynters opponent has backed him, impressive to say the least. This election is going to be decided by the turnout. Please make that extra effort to vote and get all your friends to vote. It’s your choice Tim or Charlie, just get out there and vote.
Well done Mr. Smith. The next 12 to 18 months are critical for our Town. We must decide if Fernandina Beach wants to continue to be a Vacation destination for a growing tourist industry or a mill town with a Kinder Morgan toxic fossil fuel Terminal. I don’t know if we have a choice. But we have a better chance with folks like Tim Poynter on our Commission. Please get out and vote.
Please turn out and vote! The decision you make next week will have a major impact on the decisions that are made in the future!
THIS IS GREAT NEWS FOR TIM POYNTER AND THIS COMMUNITY – HE IS OUR BEST CANDIDATE AND WILL SERVE THIS CITY WELL.
GET OUT AND VOTE – FOR TIM.