Boatright, Gass seek new positions this fall

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

March 19, 2016 9:30 a.m.

According to information found on the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections website, two familiar names in local politics have filed to run for offices this fall that that they have not previously held.

Pat K. Gass, and Walter "Junior" Boatright

Nassau County District 5 Commissioner Walter "Junior" Boatright, who had initially filed to run for reelection to his current office and then withdrew, has now filed to run for the constitutional office of Clerk of Courts.  That position is currently held by John Crawford, who has also filed seeking reelection.

Former Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Pat Gass, who was defeated in her bid for reelection this past November, has now filed to run for the office of Ocean Highway and Port Commission District 1.  She is the only candidate in this race at this time.

Both of these races are partisan in nature.  Boatright and Gass have both filed to run as Republicans.