Hundreds show in support for Kathy Burns candidate for Superintendent of Nassau County Schools

Media Release

Contact: Mark Adams, 904-626-9337

July 23, 2015 10:41 a.m.

Dr. Kathy Burns, a lifelong resident of Nassau County and candidate for Superintendent of Schools, held her campaign kick-off

event this past Tuesday, touting her education, experience, and leadership

skills.

Dr. Burns was well received by the nearly 400 people in attendance with

over five thousand dollars being raised for her campaign. “It was very

humbling having so much support from the community,” said Burns.

Retired Fernandina Beach High School Band Director Johnny Robinson

performed for the evening alongside the Instant Groove Band while members

of the Nassau County Professional Firefighters prepared the meal.

Supporter speaks to candidate Kathy Burns.

Notable supporters who attended the event included Tax Collector John Drew, Chair of the County Commission Pat Edwards, Commissioner Danny Leeper, Chair of the School Board Donna Martin, School Board Members Gail Cook and Jamie Deonas, along with many other dignitaries and elected officials.

Retiring Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Ruis gave an encouraging

speech, endorsing Dr. Burns as his successor.

It was announced at the event that this was possibly the largest campaign

rally in Nassau County history.

Editor's Note:  The Fernandina Observer does not endorse candidates.  During previous elections, we have offered to all candidates the opportunity to  publish a reasonable number of campaign press releases.  We do reserve the right however, to not print press releases we deem inappropriate as to content.