Karl Flagg won the election for Palatka Mayor/Commissioner in the August primary, defeating three other candidates, including incumbent Robbi Correa. As Flagg got more than 50% of the vote, no runoff in the general election is needed.
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 and are presented exactly as submitted, with no editing by News4JAX staff.
| NON-PARTISAN CANDIDATE |
Karl N. Flagg
Occupation: Senior Pastor/Licensed Funeral Director
Age: 66
Family: Married - Terricena Flagg 40 years
2 adult daughters Karla (Jarvis) Flagg-Wright and Kandyce Flagg
2 grandchildren Jayla Wright and Jarvis Wright II
Education: Associate in Science Degree in Funeral Service Education, Miami-Dade College; further studies at St Johns River State College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Political experience: Palatka City Commissioner 5 years (1990-1995)
City of Palatka Mayor 11 years (2000-2011)
Putnam County Commissioner 4 years (2012-2016)
What do you see as the top three issues in this race, and how do you plan to address them?
#1 Sustainable Economic Growth & Job Creation
#2 Infrastructure and Community Investment
#3 Population Growth, Housing, and Quality of Life
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
I have a proven track record on servant leadership. I am a consensus builder who brings my problem solving skills and a purpose driven approach to our challenges.
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
That our Mayor facilitated a brighter future for successive generations who inherited a city that created greater opportunities, protected the cultural charm and historical significance, by being fiscally responsible and left Palatka more prosperous and prepared.
Campaign website: www.flagg4mayor.com
Campaign social media: Facebook