High Springs Commission Candidates for Seat #1

HIGH SPRINGS ‒ Ross Ambrose, Sharon Decker and Janet Evans are running for High Springs City Commission Seat #1 on Nov. 3. Statements from each candidate, in their owns words, are presented in alphabetical order to help voters learn more about each contender.

Voters are also invited to attend the 2020 High Springs Candidates’ Forum on Oct. 20. This event is hosted by the GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club and will be held at the High Springs Farmers’ Market Pavilion, located on Railroad Avenue, east of High Springs Main Street.

A Meet-and-Greet will be held from 5:30 – 6 p.m. The Forum will begin at 6 p.m. Face masks are required. Social distancing will be followed. Seating is limited.

Ross Ambrose

I am running for City Commissioner because I understand a great deal about the history we love and the realities of change, growth, and the need to act with a long-term vision. I understand how important the City’s services are to residents as well as the importance of tourism and the need to nurture our small-town feel. High Springs is a unique community that has strong roots. Our community roots can continue to nourish an amazing future. If elected, I am ready to help make choices that protect our identity as a small town while managing growth.

Sharon Decker

I am a problem solver. For the past 20 years I have been invited into towns and organizations to help smooth out the rough edges and restructure organizations to enable them run smoother. I am an experienced grant researcher/ writer. I have worked to successfully increase economic development opportunities and worked with state, federal and local organizations to get things done that many thought couldn’t be done. I have a history of developing water resources, road financing and every type of infrastructure opportunity a town faces. My degree and experience is in business and business development, as well as in short- and long-term planning. My goal, if I become your commissioner, is to help bring jobs and economic opportunities to High Springs.

Janet Evans

I am Janet Evans, running for Seat #1, High Springs City Commission. I would be honored to have your vote on November 3. My pledge, as your elected official is to first hear your concerns and needs, and then act on your behalf. I stand for limited government, fiscally smart leadership, and a free market that encourages job growth.

Three primary focus areas (and others as they arise) will best serve our community: 1) government that represents and responds to all residents; 2) understand and protect our local geology for better aquifer systems, and; 3) assess, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure as needed.

To learn more, and reach out with your questions and comments, please visit my campaign's Facebook page (Search FB: @ElectJanetEvans).

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