The incumbent District 2 commissioner, Channing Dobbs, faces one challenger in the Republican primary, Casey Clark. As the two Republicans are the only candidates who qualified for the race, the August primary will decide the race, so it will be a Universal Primary Contest open to all voters.
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 |
Casey Clark
Campaign website: None found
Campaign social media: None found
The Republican candidate has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.
Channing Dobbs
Occupation: Conty Commissioner
Correctional Officer
Age: 36
Family: Wife-
Kayla
Daughters-
Pamela 14
Raelynn 11
Ramsey Kay 9
Madeline 5
Sons-
Bud 3
Vernon 1
Education: High school some college
Political experience: Raiford Councilman 2yrs
Raiford Mayor 2yrs
County Commissioner 8yrs
What do you see as the top three issues in this race, and how do you plan to address them?
-Possible loss of homestead property tax revenues
>Explain to legislature the departments and services impossible to fund due to revenue stream loss. Request assistance as a fiscally constrained county from the State to continue funding said services.
-Florida Senate Bill 180 restricting local governments from amending comprehensive plans
> Requesting legislature introduce and pass separate legislation amending the bill in its current form.
-Inflation and rising cost to fund services
> Encourage business growth in the County to offset cost and prevent special assessment increases.
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
My deep roots and love for this county as well as my devotion to it’s citizens and current experience in this position.
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
Having a strong personal connection to the citizens. Always standing for whats right. Looking out for the best interest of Union County and its citizens.
Campaign website: None given
Campaign social media: Facebook