From Ponte Vedra Recorder:
Candidates forum set for Tuesday
The Ponte Vedra Community Association, in collaboration with the Palm Valley Community Association, will host a public forum on Tuesday, July 14, featuring all candidates for the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners in Districts 2 and 4.
The event will be held in the Contemporary Worship space on the second floor of Christ Episcopal Church at 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the event begins at 6 p.m.
The Ponte Vedra Beach Candidate Forum is a nonpartisan event designed to ensure a fair discussion. An experienced moderator will lead the forum, during which candidates will answer questions and present their positions on the issues most important to St. Johns County voters.
Questions will be developed in advance based on community concerns; there will be no audience participation or open-floor questions.
“Of particular note this year, both races are open to all registered voters in St. Johns County and will appear on all ballots,” explained Vicky Oakes, St. Johns County supervisor of elections. “All voters will have the opportunity to vote in both Republican races. This is known as a universal primary contest, in which the winner in each district will not face opposition in the general election.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the Palm Valley Community Association to engage and educate our community, especially in a year when every registered voter can vote for the candidates,” added Lori Wells, president of the Ponte Vedra Community Association.
“Our two community associations are always seeking opportunities to encourage constructive discussion of issues important to our community,” said Greg Leonard, president of the Palm Valley Community Association. “With a universal primary this year, we expect strong voter turnout. We are proud to offer this opportunity for people to learn about all the candidates.”
The primary will be held on Aug. 18.
The Ponte Vedra Community Association, established in 1946, strives to build a sense of community and preserve the unique qualities that make Ponte Vedra Beach a desirable place to live. The association communicates news and information about community activities and important matters through its newsletters, website and social media presence and fosters fellowship through great member events.
The Palm Valley Community Association, one of the oldest continuously operating community organizations in North Florida, engages residents, celebrates community life and advocates for the Palm Valley way of life — through regular meetings, community events and its weekly in-season Farmer’s Market at the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd.
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