Editor's Note:  The Fernandina Observer submitted four questions to five candidates vying for the office of Fernandina Beach City Commissioner.  Candidate Pelican did not meet the deadline, but in the interest of keeping voters informed we will update our website and include her response.   Over the next four days, we will post answers to candidate questions.  As in the past, comments placed on our website will be removed. We do not endorse candidates.

City Commission Group 2

Incumbent Charlie Corbett

Name the three skills you possess that will make you an effective city commissioner?

• Leadership

• Ability to Listen with an open mind

• Ability to Communicate

 Timothy M. Poynter

Name the three skills you possess that will make you an effective city commissioner?

"As a former commissioner I have proven my skills as an effective communicator, listener and common-sense problem solver. As a local businessman I am a strong leader, financial manager and strategic planner. As a Fernandina Beach resident I am in-tune with local issues, have a positive outlook for the future of our city and the vision and drive to make things happen."

Roy G. Smith, Jr.

Name the three skills you possess that will make you an effective city commissioner?

•  Listening skill: I will listen to everyone who has an opinion as well as city management.

• Analytical skill: I will analyze issues and problems to get to their core. Research will also be utilized in this process.

• Decision Making skill: I will utilize everything learned from the first two skills to make a decision which will serve the best interests of our community.

 City Commission Candidates Group 3

 Robin C. Lentz

Name three skills you possess that will make you an effective city commissioner?

"The three skills I possess that will make me an effective city commissioner are being able to listen to all sides, approach issues with objectivity, and I’m resourceful with solutions."

 Incumbent Sarah L. Pelican

Name three skills you possess that will make you an effective city commissioner?

"Three skills I possess that make me an effective City Commissioner are:  An open mind, willingness to listen and a set of core principles."