Justin Taylor to run for seat on Nassau County Commission

Submitted by Justin Taylor

October 25, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Justin Taylor, candidate for Board of Commissioners, Nassau County.

Justin Taylor has filed to run for the District 5 County Commission seat. “After careful consideration and discussions with my family, friends, colleagues, and residents, I felt this was the right time to bring fresh new leadership to our County," said Taylor.

Taylor currently serves as the Public Information Officer for the Nassau

County Property Appraiser where some of his duties include office

operations and public relations. In working with the Property Appraiser and

other key staff, Taylor continues to find ways to improve upon customer

related services while maintaining efficiency in operations.

As a Commissioner, Taylor will focus on community development, improving

the quality of life for residents, and creating an open line of

communication between county government and taxpayers.

“As Nassau County continues to grow, we need to sustain that growth in such

a way that we make it easier to attract new businesses that are beneficial

to our citizens," said Taylor. "With the Port of Fernandina, Interstate 95,

a major rail line, and just minutes from an international airport, Nassau

County is a prime location for industry. We need to help facilitate job

growth in Nassau so residents do not have to leave the County to find

employment." Taylor believes that growth can be managed while improving our

quality of life. “It’s a delicate balance that must be maintained.”

Taylor has a background in sales and marketing and studied business at

Florida State College of Jacksonville prior to receiving his Real Estate

license from the Florida Real Estate Institute. He owned and operated a

successful event rental and multi-media development company and has also

worked in real estate.

In 2007, Taylor began working to improve Florida's Foster care system by

creating a group to empower former foster youth and encourage them to

advocate for positive change. The group now has over 250 members statewide

who make frequent trips to Tallahassee where they meet with Legislators to

discuss issues facing the foster care system. In addition, he plays an

active role in various community organizations including: Board Member of

Family Support Services, Board Member of Florida's Children First, Steering

Committee Member for Leadership Nassau, Member of Amelia Masonic Lodge, and

Vice-Chair of the Nassau County Republican Party.

“My candidacy is a result of my desire to work with the residents of Nassau

County, ensuring that we are well positioned for success in the future,”

said Taylor.

Justin is married to Shannon (Conn) Taylor, a 3rd year doctoral student at

Nova Southeastern University. Together they have a 5-year-old son named

Brayden.