We are currently in the process of electing our next board of county commissioners in St. Johns County. There are 3 seats available for District 1,3 and 5. 

I have been attending pretty much every forum throughout the past couple of weeks and it is simply amazing to see the amount of special interest funds being distributed to certain candidates. We are not talking about $20 or $200, no we are talking a lot more money than that. I for once do not wish to be represented by someone who is heavily financed by any sort of special interests or developers for that matter.

 We can not afford to blindly approve undeveloped land without having a plan of infrastracture etc.. in place, it just doesn't make sense and I believe as a commissioner you need to weigh out these facts before approving such developments, that is your job!

A commissioner is supposed to represent his or her constituents, not any special interests, period! 

There are plenty of campaign signs throughout the county, most of them are fitting to be in your front yard, yet there are some that fit "billboard" sizing and it's interesting to see where they have been placed when driving through the neighborhood or other parts of the county. Some of the candidates have even taken them into Duval county! And they aren't even taking part in this election, how ironic is that? It's almost cynical to see these campaign signs primarily on yet to be developed land, food for thought to say the least. I believe the slogan "small signs-small money" "big signs-big money" is fitting.

I can only hope that every voter will get educated in details of who they are voting for and who is the actual supporting cause of their candidates' campaign account. Get online and find out, it's public record. Doing so should give each and every resident a clear picture about the integrity and representation these candidates will give their future constituents should they get elected. And we do have options this time, we do not have to repeat another 4 years of pro-development and no infrastructure. We need balance to make this county successful for everyone.  

St. Johns County is a place I have come to enjoy deeply and I do not believe developers and other special interests are in the best interest for people like you and me.