Monthly Meeting Topic: Duval Schools Update Speakers: Elizabeth Andersen, Beaches School Board Representative and Dr. Diana Greene, Duval Schools Superintendent Representative Andersen and School Superintendent Greene will provide updates on Duval County schools in general with a focus on the beaches' public schools. Expected topics include COVID mitigation strategies (as well as the Hazel healthcare initiative), the budgetary impact of the half-penny surtax, transportation issues, and the 2022 commencement calendar.

**** IN-PERSON MEETINGS RETURN APRIL 6 **** Meeting topic: The Good, the Bad and the Hopeful of the 2022 Legislative Session Guest Speakers: Mike Staffopoulos ( Jacksonville Beach City Manager), Stefen Wynn (Neptune Beach City Manager), Kevin Hogencamp (Atlantic Beach Deputy City Manager) After 60 days of legislative meetings, what did the 2022 Florida legislature accomplish, and how will its actions affect our beach communities? To examine that question, Beaches

Topic: Learn About Our Naval Station Mayport Neighbors Speaker: Captain Jason G. Canfield, Naval Station Mayport Commanding Officer Mayport Commanding Officer Captain Jason G. Canfield will address Naval Station Mayport’s mission and how it impacts our beach communities. Expected topics include:  the role Naval Station Mayport plays in our national security, what the base has done and is doing to address sea level rise, and the economic impact the base

BEFORE THE STORM: GET PREPARED Guest speakers: Beaches Emergency Operations Representatives: Steve Sciotto, Jacksonville Beach Fire Marshal; Neptune Beach Police Chief Pike; Atlantic Beach Police Chief Gualillo Insurance Representative: Jim Love Are you prepared for hurricane season? Would you like to know how our beach Emergency Operation Centers have prepared and what you can do to help yourself and your family? Do you need information about insurance preparedness? Beaches Watch will hold

Police Chiefs Provide Annual Update on Community Safety Speakers:  Atlantic Beach Police Chief Gualillo, Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Smith, Neptune Beach Police Commander Michael Key Beaches Watch will host a Beaches Police Panel on Wednesday, July 13 in the Beaches Branch Public Library, 600 Third Street, Neptune Beach, FL. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. This program will help our beaches residents understand not only what they need to know

Topic: District 2 School Board Candidate Forum Candidates: Elizabeth Andersen (incumbent) and April Carney Please submit any questions you would like to ask the candidates via email to info@beacheswatch.com no later than Friday, July 29, 2022. Learn about the candidates before you vote in the August Primary. Deadline to register to vote: July 25, 2022 Early voting: August 8, 2022 - August 21, 2022 Election day: August 23, 2022  

Topic:  96 Sea Turtle Nests, 16 Jax Beach Charter Amendments, and a Protective Dune System: It’s Been a Busy Season Speakers: Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman and Kevin Brown, Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol Volunteer What do the proposed Jacksonville Beach Charter Amendments, our sea turtle season, and our dune system have in common? Answer: There are a large number of all three. And on Wednesday, September 7, Beaches Watch will

Learn about the Atlantic Beach candidates who will be on the November 8 ballot: Mayor - Commission Seat 1: Curtis Ford Sean Keane Brittany Norris Commission Seat 4: Candace Kelly Jennifer Deery Lagner Commission Seat 5: Kevin Nottingham Jessica Ring If you would like to submit questions for the candidates, please email your question(s) no later than September 29 to info@beacheswatch.com. For more information: https://beacheswatch.com/2022-atlantic-beach-election-information/

Learn about the Neptune Beach candidates on the November 8 ballot: Christine Burke Josh Messinger Questions can be submitted in writing via email by close of business Monday, October 10 to info@beacheswatch.com. For more information: https://beacheswatch.com/2022-neptune-beach-election-information/

No Meeting Due to Early Voting at the Library

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Topic: State of the Dunes Speakers: Kevin Bodge, coastal engineer Kevin Brown, Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol and retired Fletcher High School Marine Science teacher   Join us to learn more about the status of our dune system after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole and future plans to renourish the beach and rebuild the dune system.

Topic: State of the Beaches Speakers: Atlantic Beach Mayor Curtis Ford, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman, and Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown Join us for this annual meeting that gives residents an opportunity to hear about issues that impact their quality of life at the beaches. Each of the beach mayors will talk about the state of their cities, addressing 2022 accomplishments and challenges, plans for 2023, and the 2023

2023 Legislative Session - Learn About Legislative Bills Important to You! Guest Speaker: Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities, Director of Field Advocacy The Florida 2023 Legislative Session will begin March 7 and will continue until May 5. Hundreds of bills are being filed, and some of them are concerning for Florida municipalities and our beach communities. Our legislators represent us and need to hear from us before voting on