Monthly Meeting Topic: Proactive Solutions for Flood Resiliency and Sea Level Rise Speakers: Dr. Alec Bogdanoff, American Flood Coalition, Florida Director Dr. Alec Bogdanoff, the Florida Director of the American Flood Coalition (AFC), will lead a panel discussion about how flood-prone communities across the United States have responded proactively to sea level rise. As we enter the peak of the 2021 hurricane season, this timely presentation will share the tools

Topic: Mayport Village Revitalization Updates Speakers: Alyce Decker, Co-Chair of the Mayport Waterfront Partnership Rich Redick, Chair of the Mayport Development Committee Bill Gulliford, member of the Mayport Waterfront Partnership and former Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond, Jacksonville City Council representative for the beaches and Mayport Village Discussion topics will include the latest news about Mayport Village revitalization: updates on the master plan for the waterfront property previously owned by

Topic: State of the St. Johns River Speakers: Dr. Gerry Pinto, Associate Research Scientist at the Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University Jimmy Orth, St. Johns Riverkeeper Join us on Wednesday, November 3rd as we hear from Dr. Gerry Pinto and Jimmy Orth regarding the State of the St. Johns River. Dr. Pinto was a member of the research team who spent 7 years compiling the "State of the

Monthly Meeting Topic: Presentation of the 2021 Give Back Donation Recipient: Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) Since 2010 the Beaches Watch Give Back Award recognizes an organization that has a substantial impact on the beaches communities. This year, the award goes to the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM). Established in 1985, BEAM provides rent, utility, food assistance and case management services for residents or workers within the beaches area communities,

Topic: State of the Beaches Meeting Speakers: Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown, Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman Due to a spike in COVID cases, the State of the Beaches meeting will be held via Zoom. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89484780758?pwd=UC96OWRUc292NUtVVFRwTXNnSlpxZz09 Passcode: 212469 Or One tap mobile : US: +13126266799,,89484780758#,,,,*212469# or +16468769923,,89484780758#,,,,*212469# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based

Topic: 2022 Legislative Session Bills We Need to Know About! Speaker: Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities, Local Voices United The Florida 2022 Legislative Session began January 11 and will continue for 60 days until March 11. Already, there are thousands of bills proposed, and some of them are very concerning for Florida municipalities and will impact our beach communities. Our legislators represent us and need to hear from us

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

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