District 4 commissioner Alyson R. McCullough defeated her one challenger in the August Republican primary. As no other candidates qualified for this race, the primary was open to all voters, and as the winner, McCullough is re-elected.
News4JAX sent a questionnaire to each candidate asking about their background and their views on several issues. Scroll down to read the responses of those seeking your vote in their own words.
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Note: Responses are sorted alphabetically by party and are presented exactly as submitted, with no editing by News4JAX staff.
| REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES |
Alyson R. McCullough
Occupation: Public School Educator (15 years), Nassau County Commissioner (4 years), Regional Development Manager, and Economic Development Consultant. Alyson has dedicated her career to public service, education, workforce development, regional collaboration, and economic development. Her experience spans the classroom, local government, and regional partnerships, where she works to connect education, business, and community priorities to create opportunities while supporting responsible growth and long-term sustainability.
Age: 38
Family: Alyson and her husband, Josh, are raising their four children in Nassau County on the same values they were raised with: hard work, service, faith, and community. As a family, they enjoy life on their farm, supporting local schools and youth activities, and staying actively involved in the community they proudly call home. Their greatest priority is ensuring Nassau County remains a place where future generations can live, work, and thrive.
Education: Proud graduate of West Nassau High School (Class of 2006), where the schools and community that helped shape Alyson’s values inspired a lifelong commitment to service. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from University of North Florida and later completed the Florida Agricultural Policy Leadership Program through University of Florida.
Political experience: Elected to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners in 2022, Alyson currently serves as County Commissioner for District 4 and Chair of the Board in 2026. Over the past four years, she has helped shape policies related to fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, public safety, conservation, workforce development, economic development, and responsible growth. She also represents Nassau County on regional boards and partnerships that strengthen collaboration across Northeast Florida.
What do you see as the top three issues in this race, and how do you plan to address them?
1. Managing Growth Responsibly
Nassau County is one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida. We cannot stop growth, but we can ensure it is well-planned, legally defensible, and does not burden existing residents. I will continue advocating for policies where growth pays for growth through impact fees, infrastructure planning, and responsible land development code decisions that protect our rural character and natural resources.
2. Investing in Infrastructure Before We Need It
Roads, drainage, and public safety infrastructure cannot be built overnight. I will continue prioritizing long-term planning, strategic investments, and capital projects that keep pace with our growing community while maintaining the quality of life residents expect.
3. Protecting Taxpayers Through Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency
Families are carefully managing their budgets, and county government should do the same. I will continue focusing on balanced budgets, lowering the tax burden when possible, reducing unnecessary debt, and helping residents better understand how county government operates so they can see exactly how their tax dollars are being invested.
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
I bring a unique combination of experiences as a lifelong Nassau County resident, 15-year educator, mother, farmer, small business owner, regional economic development professional, and four-year County Commissioner. These roles have given me firsthand experience understanding the challenges families, businesses, students, and local governments face every day.
I have spent the last four years learning the complexities of county government, building partnerships, and turning ideas into action through policy, budgets, and long-term planning. My background allows me to connect education, workforce development, economic opportunity, conservation, and responsible growth into practical solutions that benefit our community.
Most importantly, I am raising my family here too. My decisions are not about the next election cycle—they are about ensuring Nassau County remains a place where future generations can live, work, and thrive.
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
I hope to be remembered for leading with integrity, making decisions based on facts, and leaving Nassau County stronger than I found it. I want people to remember that we protected taxpayers while investing in the infrastructure, public safety, conservation, and workforce needed for future generations to succeed.
More than any one project, I hope to be remembered for helping build a culture of long-term planning, transparency, and responsible growth—proving that we can preserve the character of Nassau County while still creating opportunities for families and businesses.
As a mother raising my family here, I hope my legacy is simple: that I helped ensure Nassau County remained a place where people could afford to live, safely raise their children, build careers, and continue the traditions and quality of life that make this community so special.
Campaign website: votealyson.com
Campaign social media: Facebook