2020 elections: Meet the candidates for Melbourne mayor. Molly Jean Tasker for Melbourne mayor. She was employed by Extant Aerospace in Melbourne. Monday, Johnson's lawyer, Adam Fetterman of Palm City, submitted a 25-page packet of documents to City Hall supporting Johnson's residency qualifications. He is your everyday goodhearted man. Education: Cocoa High graduate; Associate of Arts from Santa Fe Junior College; Bachelor of Arts in political science from Florida Atlantic University; Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law, Political/government/civic experience: Central Intelligence Agency lawyer and operations officer; Melbourne City Council member and vice mayor; Brevard County Legal Aid lawyer; Community Housing Initiative board member, Contact: mollytasker2020@gmail.com; 321-259-1719; www.mollytasker.com. He defeated Johnson in their previous matchup in the 2016 District 5 race, taking 53% of the vote. Melbourne City Council, Dist. Johnson's residency qualifications were challenged by Nicolas Sandberg, a private investigator. Town of Melbourne Beach Commissioner at Large Joyce D. Barton Paul D. Carlson Gail Gowdy City of West Melbourne City Council - Vote for 3 Pat Bentley Matthew Grigajtis Daniel R. McDow Stephen Phrampus City of Melbourne Mayor CJ Johnson Molly Tasker City of Melbourne City Council District 1 Dean Paterakis Tim Thomas* City of Melbourne City Council There are 500+ professionals named "Cj Johnson", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. CJ Johnson spit on today at Wickham's early voting area by Paul Alfrey's paid campaign friend. Tuesday night, the City Council will consider evidence and review Johnson and Luse's candidate qualifications, then determine whether they met requirements or should be disqualified. FLORIDA TODAY Engagement Editor Isadora Rangel moderates a forum with candidates Paul Alfrey, Hazel B... uggs, CJ Johnson and Molly Tasker. To subscribe: https://cm.floridatoday.com/specialoffer/, 2020 elections: Meet the candidates running for Melbourne mayor, 2020 elections: Meet the candidates running for Melbourne City Council District 5, https://cm.floridatoday.com/specialoffer/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Meet the candidates running for Melbourne mayor on Nov. 3. Luse is running for the District 5 City Council seat against Mariann "Mimi" Hanley, Martin Lamb and Samantha Nazario. But when the city clerk's office mailed Clemmons four letters via certified mail between August 2019 and January 2020 notifying him that a campaign report was due, the envelopes were returned as "not deliverable as addressed," "return to sender, unclaimed, unable to forward," and "return to sender, vacant, unable to forward," an agenda memo said. She was employed by Extant Aerospace in Melbourne. Support of small businesses and families by cutting excessive regulations that stifle business and create unnecessary roadblocks for growth. Johnson is running for mayor against Vice Mayor Paul Alfrey, Hazel Buggs and Molly Tasker. I am proud to have earned the support of such an integral and important voice in our community. Tim Thomas won with 59.05% of the vote against Dean Paterakis. With a strong infrastructure comes investment in our community. Yvonne Minus won with 46.78% of the vote against Vilma Negron and David M. Neuman. BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Join Melbourne Regional Commerces’ Business Advocacy Committee for a lively virtual discussion with the candidates for City of Melbourne Mayor: Paul Alfrey, Hazel Buggs, CJ Johnson and Molly Jean Tasker. Twitter: @RickNeale1. I will work to encourage and incentivize the development of affordable housing for our residents that work in service industries, education and other areas where housing is a challenge. He earned his degree as a student-athlete and was the captain of the tennis team his senior year. Paul Alfrey won with 38.35% of the vote against Hazel Buggs, CJ Johnson and Molly Tasker. By creating a strong positive culture, we can ensure the safety of our community. 2. Tim Thomas (Incumbent) won with 59.04% of the vote against Dean Paterakis. Contact Neale at 321-242-3638 or rneale@floridatoday.com. Melbourne City Council, Dist. Last week, Sandberg discussed his allegations during a Space Coast Daily video interview that was labeled "Paid for Announcement by Nicolas Sandberg." This piece of shit in Melbourne Florida decides she’s above everyone else in a time of emergency. Rick Scott in the Economic Development Unit; contracted city attorney for Apopka, Sanford, Seminole County and Pasco County; wrote and passed state legislation that cracks down on internet predators and protects children; member of LEAD Brevard; served as youth leader with Young Life, Contact: JohnsonforMelbourneMayor@gmail.com; 321-209-4983; facebook.com/CJJohnsonforMayor. But it cannot, should not go too fast. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Johnson and Logan Luse have lived in town long enough to qualify to run for office in the Nov. 3 election. Alfrey, who currently represents District 5 and is running for mayor, said he will recuse himself from voting on Johnson's residency qualifications. Why are you the best candidate for this position? Occupation:  Founder and CEO at Breakpoint Law, Education: Bachelor of Arts in international business from Florida Southern College; law degree from Nova Southeastern College of Law; Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida, Political/government/civic experience: Interned for Gov. View the profiles of professionals named "Cj Johnson" on LinkedIn. His firm, Sandberg and Associates, shared an Alfrey campaign video on its Facebook page last month. "I have far more documentation showing that I've lived there for more than a year. Melbourne Mayor. Therefore, a vote cast in this retention race will not count. by [deleted] in trashy During his City Council qualification hearing, Clemmons said he had moved out of Sharpes. 5 According to the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Office, Clemmons' home address on his voter registration was on Columbine Drive in Sharpes, the memo said. In 2012, Paul retired from the Melbourne Police Department to focus on the three family small businesses that were growing. ABOVE VIDEO: Candidates Square Off at Melbourne Mayors Forum From Space Coast Association Of Realtors Building in Melbourne, Exclusively on Space Coast Daily TV. Affordable housing: A growing number of Floridians face difficulty in finding affordable housing. Johnson’s (Republican) house was broken into by who he believes was an investigator who claims to work on Paul’s behalf. 1058 Alexia Street, Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 508-4339 alfrey345@yahoo.com: Announced 11/19/2014 Qualified Will Appear in General Election: CJ Johnson 1104 June Drive, Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 501-9903 CJforMelbourne@gmail.com: Announced 8/5/2015 Qualified Will Appear in General Election According to a notarized affidavit, Johnson signed a lease and moved into his father's Oceanside Village home in beachside Melbourne in July 2019 to establish residency while working to secure a dwelling for his family. A candidate must qualify to vote in a city election. Below are the candidate profiles for those interested in becoming your next mayor. Luse's residency qualifications were challenged by Lamb, one of his opponents in the District 5 race. The forum is organized in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Space Coast and Eastern Florida State College. Why are you the best candidate for this position? Growing up in Melbourne, CJ Johnson … In the District 5 race, Lamb challenged Luse's residency in a Sept. 21 email to City Hall, citing Luse's voter-registration records. I want to thank Scott Ellis, Brevard County Clerk of Court, for his endorsement for Melbourne Mayor. 3. Melbourne City Council candidates Johnson ... - Florida Today A graduate of the Florida A&M College of Law and member of the Florida Bar, Alton is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and a relentless community advocate who serves on the board of Emma Jewel Academy and was an organizer of the recent March for Justice in Cocoa and Rockledge. I want to thank the Melbourne Police Department for their quick response to my home today. Melbourne mayor Term: Four years Salary: $10,350 per year with a $415 monthly travel allowance Election date: Nov. 3 (nonpartisan) District boundaries: Candidates are elected at … Education: Master of theology in Biblical studies and honorary Doctor of Divinity from Lighthouse Bible College, Political/government/civic experience: Former vice chair of Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Committee; former Brevard County Community Action Board member; 2016 candidate for mayor of Melbourne; life member of NAACP, Contact: hazelbuggs@gmail.com; 321-794-4623; hazelbuggs.com. Melbourne City Council, Dist. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. A candidate must be a Melbourne resident for at least one year before filing paperwork to run for office. We must adequately fund our public safety by making their pay and benefits more competitive. © Courtesy photo C.J. The same day that Burns received these threats from the Alfrey brothers, Paul Alfrey’s opponent for Mayor, C.J. BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Join Melbourne Regional Commerces’ Business Advocacy Committee for a lively virtual discussion with the candidates for City of Melbourne Mayor: Paul Alfrey, Hazel Buggs, CJ Johnson … Melbourne City Council – District 1. Melbourne City Council: These races are non-partisan. "I welcome C.J. CJ Johnson I know and believe is a honest citizen. ... Melbourne, Florida 500+ connections. Documents submitted Monday include lease, credit report and property records, along with affidavits from neighbors. He filed to run for mayor in July 2019, listing a home address on Clarke Avenue, just southwest of the intersection of Sarno and Croton roads. Upcoming challenges include solving the aggressive panhandling and homeless issues while providing clean and safe streets. While in office, I have improved our pools, parks and facilities including building both Pieloch dog parks through volunteer initiatives, while overseeing many Indian River Lagoon projects. FLORIDA TODAY, in conjunction with the Space Coast League of Women Voters & Eastern Florida State College, brings you the 2020 Election forum series. How the space program launched the Florida we know today Jul 19, 2019 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (FOX 13) - Fifty years ago, the first of 12 astronauts walked on the moon. Select this result to view Cj J Johnson's phone number, address, and more. appx. Salary: $10,350 per year with a $415 monthly travel allowance, District boundaries: Candidates are elected at-large, Education: Attended Brevard Community College, Miami-Dade College and Seminole State College; holds numerous licenses and state certifications, Political/government/civic experience: Current vice mayor and District 5 Melbourne City Council member; retired Melbourne police officer; served in the U.S. Coast Guard; Melbourne Regional Chamber member, Contact: alfrey345@yahoo.com; 321-508-4339; PaulAlfrey.info. As mayor, I will continue working to solve the many issues affecting our families. Why are you the best candidate for this position? But after living with his uncle in Palm Shores, he said he was renting a room in Palm Bay, meeting minutes show. Labor at every level will spend locally on restaurants, barbers, child care, rents, mortgages — a trend that leads to more jobs. These same issues affect us today with the additional problem of economic recovery from COVID-19. 1. Properly funding infrastructure to attract businesses and jobs. The Melbourne City Council is being asked to determine whether C.J. In response, on Sept. 22, Luse submitted notarized copies of two apartment lease agreements at The Harbours off Apollo Boulevard dating to February 2019. to the race," Alfrey said Monday. Melbourne Mayor. CJ earned his Bachelor of Arts from Florida Southern College, majoring in International Business Administration. More: 2020 elections: Meet the candidates running for Melbourne mayor, More: 2020 elections: Meet the candidates running for Melbourne City Council District 5. I'm not worried," Luse said Monday. Protecting our assets is essential to creating the best quality of life for our residents of Melbourne. In accordance with Article VI, Section 1 of the Florida Constitution, Florida Statutes 101.141 and 104.23, precinct-level results are being suppressed when there are races or vote type totals containing less than 10 votes. COVID-19: It is important to make sure citizens' basic needs are met to stay safe and healthy during this pandemic. In Melbourne, the Mayoral race was a little tighter, with four candidates on the ballot; but Vice Mayor Paul Alfrey was able to amass 38.4% of the votes to secure a victory. Sandberg said he researched Johnson's background as a concerned citizen, and he was not paid to do so. Cookie "CJ" JohnsonMelbourne, FL - Cookie "CJ" Johnson, 67, born in Ft. Pierce, Florida passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Melbourne. During a pair of quasi-judicial hearings Tuesday night, the Melbourne City Council decided that mayoral candidate C.J. The best result we found for your search is Cj J Johnson age 30s in Waynesboro, VA. Cj is related to Charles C Johnson Jr. and Hilda M Johnson. Paul Alfrey won with 38.36% of the vote against Hazel Buggs, CJ Johnson and Molly Tasker. It must be carefully orchestrated. Fetterman wrote that he will attend Tuesday's hearing to address the accusations against his client. View CJ Johnson’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. CJ Johnson has volunteered as a contestant (2017) for the Dancing for the Space Coast where he raised money for multiple charities throughout Brevard County. Rick Neale is the South Brevard Watchdog Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. He said he paid the website to share the information with the public. Why are you the best candidate for this position? Directory of Profiled Business People: Cj Johnson Johnson, Brittane - Johnson, Navroop > Johnson, Chukka - Johnson, Cleta > Johnson, Cj - Johnson, Cj-cathy > Johnson, Cj 1-25 of 161 Contacts Johnson submitted his qualification paperwork to the city clerk on Aug. 3. He later bought a riverfront home in Eau Gallie, and the family moved there in February, the affidavit said. My effectiveness while on council is reflected in Melbourne's exceptional economic development, job growth, improved infrastructure, environment and revision of ordinances, all was successfully addressed. Candidate Hazel Buggs and CJ Johnson, came in 2nd and 3rd respectively, while Molly Tasker trailed in 4th. Steve Burdett for Clerk of Court 1207 Heritage Acres Rockledge, FL 32955 According to city charter, there are three qualification requirements to run for mayor: Qualifications are the same to run for City Council seats, with one additional requirement: The candidate must have lived within his or her district for at least six months. Also under my leadership as vice mayor, Melbourne has rolled back the millage, keeping taxes low. 85,000). Housing for the homeless is an ongoing concern also. In 2016, Paul was also elected to the Melbourne City Council to serve as the District 5 Council Member and voted unanimously by the Council to serve as the current Melbourne Vice Mayor. Vice Mayor of Melbourne Paul Alfrey visited the Mike Erdman Cadillac/Space Coast Daily Studios in Merritt Island on Thursday to talk about his run for the Mayor of the City of Melbourne. He has my full support and I encourage you to vote for him! +4. Break Point Law, LLC. Departed in Melbourne, Florida on February 15, 2019 Cookie “CJ” Johnson, 67, born in Ft. Pierce, Florida passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Melbourne. Get real-time election results for the local races across Brevard County and Florida. Indian River Lagoon: We must protect our Indian River Lagoon from the polluting nutrients that have caused a decline in its health over the past half-century. Latest news and businesses in Palm Bay . Johnson, a Melbourne mayoral candidate. 1. We need to leverage all funds — federal, state, private — into projects that create jobs from construction to high tech. She is well thought of by every one and especially appreciated for her public service." 2020 Elections: Meet the Brevard candidates running for mayor in Melbourne and Cocoa Rob Landers, Florida Today 9/14/2020 Trump's election fate could affect Dr. Fauci's. Clifford (CJ) Johnson focuses his practice in all areas of municipal law, General Counsel services for small and medium-sized businesses, and local and state Government Relations. Sandberg said he will also present video interviews conducted with neighbors. Keeping our community safe by supporting our police, fire and EMT. Elected official (non-partisan) City Council member, 2 four-year terms (Nov. 2008 - Nov. 2016). CJ Johnson for Melbourne mayor. "This is the limit of my investigating power and therefore hand it over to your office, the proper authority," Lamb wrote in the email. Luse also submitted a notarized letter indicating that he has lived at his Melbourne address for longer than one year. Sandberg, who will make a presentation during Tuesday's hearing, submitted documentation that he said shows Johnson lived outside the city on South Patrick Drive until earlier this year. "I'll just go to the hearing to see if any of the council members have any questions for me.". 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