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ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Genece
WHERE I COME FROM
I love Fernandina Beach always have and always will. I am a long-time resident of the city, with family ties going back to the 1930s when the first mill was opened here. And, as a native Floridian, I understand how important our beaches and natural resources are to our future and our sense of place here on a fragile barrier island.
A THRIVING CAREER
I worked in the telecommunications industry for 40 years and then after retirement, as an industry consultant using my business background and experience to make other businesses better. But the biggest take away from all that experience, is that I gained two things, Leadership and Experience. It is that leadership and experience that I bring to the table to deal with complex yet critical issues within the city. Issues like budget planning, capital improvement plans, managing physical infrastructure, strategic long-term thinking, development and professionalism of our city staff, supporting a thriving business and tourism industry.
Many of you are familiar with my volunteer work. I started volunteering within weeks of moving here in 2008. Barnabas, Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program, Soup Train (a Council on Aging Program), Fernandina Beach Main Street and as a former member of the City’s Planning Advisory Board. I am currently volunteering as a mentor for Take Stock in Children. Volunteering is near and dear to me and an important part of who I am.
Working to make our city better is nothing new – I have spent the last 15 years giving my time, energy and professional expertise to benefit the city and people of Fernandina Beach. I will always put the welfare of our citizens first in any decision.
MISSION STATEMENT
Equality Meets Opportunity
We need a City Commission that is responsive to the people of Fernandina Beach and not simply to developers, contractors, or any organization whose single-minded goal is to make money, never mind the safety and quality of life of our individual citizens.
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I promise to be fair, honest and ethical with every action and decision that I make as a City Commissioner. Equally important, I will be a good and attentive listener.