Candidate Bios
Candidate Bios
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2008 Candidates
President
2008 Presidential Candidate Websites
County Commissioner - District 3
Dick Van Der Weide (R) QUALIFIED 2008-06-18
104 Sweetwater Hills Drive
Longwood, Florida 32779
As an elected official, I believe it's important to continually earn your support. That's why I'm pleased to report that the five priorities I outlined four years ago have been accomplished! The reason I'm running for re-election is to keep Seminole County the best place to live, work and raise a family, especially during these tough economic times when experience matters.
School Board Member - District 4
Barry Gainer QUALIFIED 2008-06-18
1664 Windy Bluff Pt.
Longwood, Florida 32750
Barry was elected to the School Board in 2004 and served as its Chairman for 2006-2007. He serves on the Board of Directors for several organizations serving the youth of Seminole County, including Kid's House, The Grove Counseling Center and the Children's Cabinet. Barry earned his MBA at Carnegie-Mellon University. He and his wife, Lynn, are actively involved with Northland Church.
Sylvia Pond QUALIFIED 2008-06-16
P.O. Box 521383
Longwood, Florida 32752
Sylvia has served as an educator in Seminole County for almost thirty years. She attended UCF and earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Business Education. Leadership experience includes member of the Longwood Rotary, Seminole Chamber of Commerce and service on the Education Committee. Sylvia is a member of First Baptist Longwood and serves as an usher and sings with the Praise Team.
Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor - Group 1
Carl Anglesea QUALIFIED 2008-06-17
1820 Lake Mills Road
Chuluota, Florida 32766
Deborah Schafer QUALIFIED 2008-06-20
1740 Brumley Road
Chuluota, Florida 32766
Since being appointed to the board in 2007, I have played an integral role in keeping with the District's purpose. We are facing unprecedented challenges in Florida so at such a crucial time it is important to elect a candidate who has experience and understands the issues. I am running for re-election because I am passionate about the issues.
Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor - Group 2
Bob Adolphe QUALIFIED 2008-06-16
1042 Alvina Lane
Oviedo, Florida 32765
As an engineer with 25 years experience and former Seminole County Environmental Services Director, I have implemented water resource projects, and innovative water conservation and waste recycling programs. I also served our nation as a U.S. Naval Flight Officer. Let me bring leadership and experience to work for you, with a balance of stewardship and protection of our environmental resources.
Steve Barnes QUALIFIED 2008-06-16
400 West Crystal Drive
Sanford, Florida 32773
As a journalist I wrote hundreds of articles about our environment, including our imperiled water resources. In May, I resigned my position at the Orlando Sentinel in order to accept an appointment to this board. Seminole County faces enormous environmental challenges and I am committed to doing all I can to protect both our aquifer AND the St. Johns River.
Longwood Commissioner - District 2
Tom C. DeNegre
330 Ferdinand Drive
Longwood, Florida 32750
Joe Durso
301 E Tullis Avenue
Longwood, Florida 32750
Winter Springs Commissioner - District 1
Bill Poe
639 Marlin Rd.
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
As a long time Winter Springs resident, I have served the city and Seminole County for many years on committees and appointed boards. It is this wealth of experience I bring to the table during these trying economic times. Reduced revenues require a special kind of experience and toughness to guide our city through the development of the city budget.
Winter Springs Commissioner - District 3
Donald Gilmore
803 Leopard Trail
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
