Beaches Watch

Meeting Topic: 2020 Legislative Session Recap and COVID-19 Updates Speakers: Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham, Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this meeting will be held virtually and participants can join the meeting via computer or tablet using the Zoom platform or can listen to the meeting via phone. This meeting is open to the public. The mayors will provide an

Topic: 2020 Beaches Police Panel Speakers: Atlantic Beach Interim Police Chief Victor Gualillo, Jacksonville Beach Chief Gene Paul Smith, Neptune Beach Chief Richard Pike The police chiefs will provide an annual update on public safety at the beaches, including an update on July 4th, COVID-19, the racial justice protests, plans for the Republican National Convention and other public safety issues and concerns. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this meeting will

As a service to Neptune Beach voters, Beaches Watch will be sponsoring a candidate forum for the Neptune Beach candidates on the August 18 Primary election ballot.  The Neptune Beach candidate forum is open to the public and will give voters the opportunity to learn about the candidates' platforms and positions on Neptune Beach issues before the primary election. Candidates on the August 18 ballot for Neptune Beach City Council

Topic: Building Community Resilience Speaker: Sean Lahav, Resiliency Coordinator at Northeast Florida Regional Council Resilience is the ability of a community to “bounce back” to normal conditions after losing function because of an uncontrollable event. In his presentation, Mr. Lahav will cover topics such as understanding coastal vulnerabilities, and identifying strategies for reducing those vulnerabilities, to lessons relating to economic resilience, and dealing with impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic. There will also be

Topic: A Conversation with Our Beaches Black Youth Moderated by: Bobby Baker Panelists: Keyniah Riddick, Jordynn Hanna, Trinity Carson and Jaylen Williams Join us for a conversation about race, diversity, and experiences from the viewpoint of our beaches black youth panelists. Moderator Bobby Baker will lead a panel of beaches black youth in a discussion about their experiences and challenges they have overcome in their lives, school, jobs, and community

Due to the Vice Presidential Debate, the October 7 meeting will not be held. Instead, we encourage you to participate in the local candidate forums that will be sponsored by Beaches Watch: Jacksonville Beach Candidate Forum: Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7pm Atlantic Beach Candidate Forum: Thursday, October 7, 2020 at 7pm

No monthly meeting. We are giving everyone a break after the November 3 election!

Topic: 2020 Give-Back Donation Presentation to Our Father's Housewares Guest Speakers: Representatives from Our Father's Housewares: will talk about the organization and their work in our beaches community Representative from Beaches Go Green (2019 Give-Back Donation recipient): will provide an update on how they used the Give-Back donation funds to benefit the beaches community. Due to the COVID-19 concerns, this meeting will be held virtually and participants can join the

Topic: 2021 State of the Beaches Speakers: Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown, Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman This meeting will be a virtual meeting. Zoom meeting information: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97052130670?pwd=aUVqd0Uyek9lSmEzZmhiQ0NxN29GQT09 Passcode: 749062 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16468769923,,97052130670#,,,,*749062# or +13017158592,,97052130670#,,,,*749062# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 876 9923

Topic: Florida League of Cities Discusses 2021 Legislative Priorities and Protecting Home Rule Guest Speaker: Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities Director of Field Advocacy During the Legislative Session, the Florida League of Cities provides a strong and influential presence at the state Capitol. By utilizing their new, three-pronged approach of lobbying the state and federal governments, building a grassroots network to increase citizen support, and delivering strategic communications to

Meeting Topic: Our Schools and COVID - Where are We? Where are We Going? Guest Panel: School Board Rep Elizabeth Andersen, Principal Dean Ledford (Fletcher High School), Principal Chelsea Matthews (Fletcher Middle School), Principal Kim Gallagher (Atlantic Beach Elementary School), Nicole Gilbert (Fletcher High School teacher), and Fletcher High School senior student Colby Smith. This meeting will give beaches citizens the opportunity to learn about the impact COVID has had

Topic: Town Hall with Rory Diamond, Jacksonville City Council Representative for the Beaches Mr. Diamond will provide an overview of City Council issues that affect the beaches as well as discuss his long-term priorities for his beaches constituents. The issues Mr. Diamond is expected to  address include: Penman Road safety improvements, home rule, COVID updates, stimulus bill priority list for fund disbursement, Mayport updates, and other Jacksonville issues that impact

TOPIC: To Recycle or Not: Examining our Choices SPEAKERS: Anne Marie Moquin, Beaches Go Green Founder Bill Brinkley, Republic Recycling Services representative Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be a virtual meeting and participants can join the meeting via computer or tablet using the Zoom platform, or participants can listen to the meeting via phone. The meeting is open to the public. Zoom meeting information: Please click the link

Monthly Meeting TOPIC: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the 2021 Legislative Session SPEAKERS: Kevin Hogencamp, Atlantic Beach Assistant City Manager Mike Staffopoulos, Jacksonville Beach City Manager Stefen Wynn, Neptune Beach City Manager Learn about the bills that passed in the 2021 Legislative Session and the anticipated impact/benefit they will have on our beaches communities. The panelists will also be discussing the bills that didn't pass that are

Topic: 2021 Beaches Police Panel Speakers: Atlantic Beach Police Chief Victor Gualillo, Jacksonville Beach Chief Gene Paul Smith, Neptune Beach Police Commander Michael Key The police chiefs will provide an annual update on public safety at the beaches, including: Successes and challenges this summer – particularly with Memorial Day, Orange Crush and July 4th The top three priorities your department will focus on as you move forward. What impact have