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Putnam County Tax Collector

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Democrat Linda Myers and Republican Brad Purcell survived primary challenges and will face off in the General Election for tax collector of Putnam County. 

Scroll down to read about the candidates, in alphabetical order.

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Linda Myers


PARTY:  Democratic

AGE:  60

FAMILY:  Husband, Vernon Myers; 6 children; 9 grandchildren

OCCUPATION:  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

EDUCATION:  B.S., University of Florida, M.A. C., University of Florida

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:  Putnam County commissioner, District 2 (1998-2006)

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

  • "Service to the consumer for the various licensing and revenue collections in an excellent and timely manner with professional and respectful personnel.
  • "Operational decisions that will result in a better use of the Fee Revenue the Tax Collector receives for services; so that, we can continue the process of returning excess revenues to the Putnam County Commission.
  • "Working with new procedures and policies to implement the needed changes resulting from the re-write of Chapter 197 by the Florida Legislature."

    • HOW CAN YOU HELP VOTERS IN A WAY THAT OTHERS RUNNING FOR THIS OFFICE CANNOT?

    • "My experience in efficient operations of a business (Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins) in Putnam County has exposed me to the success of effective leadership and great service. As a CPA in private practice for the past 18 years, I bring a depth of knowledge for accounting for each and every dollar accurately as well as prudent investment experience; both skills are essential to work with tax payer dollars. Serving the entire county as a Commissioner brings an understanding and appreciation of the different communities and people."

    WHAT WOULD YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR ACCOMPLISHING AFTER SERVING IN THIS OFFICE?

    • "Putnam County Taxpayers interact with the Tax Collector's office at least annually for the most part and sometimes more often; I hope there experience with this office, that serves them, will be professional and knowledgeable, use their time wisely and all interactions will be honest and respectful."

    CAMPAIGN WEBSITE:  LindaMyersforTaxCollector.com

    Brad Purcell


    PARTY:  Republican

    CAMPAIGN WEBSITE:  BradPurcell.com

    This candidate has not responded to the WJXT/News4Jax.com questionnaire and has provided no personal information to the Putnam County Supervisor of Elections.

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