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Redington Shores Commissioner Dist. 1

Redington Shores operates under a commission form of government. The board of commissioners is composed of the mayor and four commissioners. The board of commissioners has the power to pass ordinances, appoint and remove the town clerk and all other town employees, establish administrative departments, adopt a town budget, authorize issuance of bonds, appoint members of town boards and committees, and regulate zoning. Commission members must be residents of Redington Shores and are elected at large.Term: 2 yearsSalary: $6,000/yearFor a detailed video explanation of the role of City Commissioner, click here…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LdBHrgaWZo

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Douglas Harr
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Shawn Hatfield
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What in your professional and personal experience makes you the best candidate for this position? (500 character limit)

Describe the top two priority challenges facing your municipality in the next 5 years. What specific actions would you propose to address these challenges? (700 character limit)

Hurricanes Helene and Milton placed an unprecedented burden on municipalities and residents. What steps would you take to improve city capacity for future storm resilience and response? What can be done to better help residents recover and rebuild, including the issuance of building permits in a timely manner and difficulties stemming from the FEMA 49/50% rule. What changes are needed to improve this process? (750 character limit)

Whether or not to eliminate or reduce property taxes is being considered by the governor and the legislature. What services would have to be cut or how would you make up for revenue losses if this goes through? What, in your view, should be done? (750 character limit)

With respect to home rule, is the relationship and balance of power between state and local governments in Florida appropriately addressing local issues or how should it be redefined? (700 character limit)

Available housing for lower income families is still an issue in our area. How will you expand access to and availability of affordable and workforce housing, for both renters and homeowners? (750 character limit)

Beach communities have been having difficulty completing total beach replenishment. What, if anything, needs to be done to improve public beachfront cleanliness and preservation, including protecting endangered species and ensuring storm resilience? (700 character limit)

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Redington Shores Commissioner Dist. 1

Douglas Harr (N)

Shawn Hatfield (N)

Biographical Information

What in your professional and personal experience makes you the best candidate for this position? (500 character limit)

Describe the top two priority challenges facing your municipality in the next 5 years. What specific actions would you propose to address these challenges? (700 character limit)

Whether or not to eliminate or reduce property taxes is being considered by the governor and the legislature. What services would have to be cut or how would you make up for revenue losses if this goes through? What, in your view, should be done? (750 character limit)

With respect to home rule, is the relationship and balance of power between state and local governments in Florida appropriately addressing local issues or how should it be redefined? (700 character limit)

Available housing for lower income families is still an issue in our area. How will you expand access to and availability of affordable and workforce housing, for both renters and homeowners? (750 character limit)

Beach communities have been having difficulty completing total beach replenishment. What, if anything, needs to be done to improve public beachfront cleanliness and preservation, including protecting endangered species and ensuring storm resilience? (700 character limit)

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Douglas Harr
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Shawn Hatfield
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