Two Republicans -- Richard Russell and Ronnie Robinson -- are contending for the District 5 seat. There is no Democrat in the race, so the winner of the Aug. 14 Republican primary will be elected.
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Richard Russell
AGE: 48
FAMILY: Tammy, Matt, Lindsey and T.J.
OCCUPATION: Editor/technical writer/retired Navy
EDUCATION: Master of business administration
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: "No political experience other than to help get out the vote"
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?
HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THAT THE OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CANNOT?
- "I will aggressively pursue large and medium scale business opportunities that have been neglected for the last four years. I will also examine all tax, ordinance and zoning issues, ensuring they are up-to-date and will display the seriousness the county has toward new business opportunities."
WHAT WOULD YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER SERVING IN THIS OFFICE?
- "The thing I see myself hearing from the voters is that after I have served them is Rich Russell brought good paying jobs to Clay County and provided my family and I with employment opportunities which have provided a better life."
CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: VoteRussell2012.com
Ronnie Robinson
Incumbent Clay County Commissioner
WEBSITE: Facebook.com/ronnie.robinson
This candidate has not responded to WJXT/News4Jax.com's questionnaire.