It's official: 6 candidates seeking seats on the Fernandina Beach City Commission in November

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

July 17, 2017 5:25 p.m.

City Clerk Caroline Best sent official notification to local media at the close of business on July 14, 2017 that the following candidates have officially qualified to seek election this fall to the Fernandina Beach City Commission:

GROUP 2:

• Mr. Philip A. Chapman
• Clinch Kavanaugh, Esquire
• Incumbent Commissioner Timothy M. Poynter

GROUP 3:

• Mr. Orlando Jose Avila
• Mr. Medardo Monzon
• Dr. Ronald Joseph “Chip” Ross

Candidate contact information is attached hereto for quick reference and also available on the City’s website.

2017 General Election

Candidate and Treasurer Contact Information

July 14, 2017

GROUP 2 CANDIDATES

Candidate:                    Philip A. Chapman

• Address:                  2120 Florida Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
• Phone:                                        (904) 624-5978
• Email:                                          mm.chap@hotmail.com
• Campaign Treasurer:             Marlene Chapman
• Email:                                          mm.chap@hotmail.com
• Phone:                                        (904) 624-5978

Candidate:                    E. Clinch Kavanaugh

• Address:                                    102 North 6^th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
• Phone:                                        (904) 753-0370
• Email:                                        clinchkavanaugh@gmail.com
• Campaign Treasurer:             Eric Childers
• Email:                                        a1aeric1@gmail.com
• Phone:                                       (904) 705-6261

Candidate:                    Timothy M. Poynter

• Address:                                    3967 First Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
• Phone:                                        (904) 415-6533
• Email:                                         tpoynter@gmail.com
• Campaign Treasurer:             Bryan M. Poynter
• Email:                                         poynterbm@gmail.com
• Phone:                                        (904) 415-7772

GROUP 3 CANDIDATES

Candidate:                    Orlando Jose Avila

• Address:                                      236 North 14^th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
• Phone:                                        (904) 955-3122
• Email:                                          orlando@orlandoavila.com
• Campaign Treasurer:             self
• Email:                                          orlando@orlandoavila.com
• Phone:                                        (904) 955-3122

Candidate:                    Medardo Monzon

• Address:                                     2826 S. Fletcher Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
• Phone:                                        (904) 608-4872
• Email:  mmonzon@comcast.net
• Campaign Treasurer:            Ana Monzon
• Email:                                          amonzon@comcast.net
• Phone:                                        (904) 629-1514

Candidate:                    Ronald Joseph “Chip” Ross

• Address:                                     210 N. 3^rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
• Phone:                                        (410) 394-0220
• Email:                                          chip14758@hotmail.com
• Campaign Treasurer:            Faith Ross
• Email:                                          floridafaithross@gmail.com
• Phone:                                        (904) 430-7372