Join to Connect. Molly Jean Tasker for Melbourne mayor. 85,000). He defeated Johnson in their previous matchup in the 2016 District 5 race, taking 53% of the vote. "This is the limit of my investigating power and therefore hand it over to your office, the proper authority," Lamb wrote in the email. 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. Luse's residency qualifications were challenged by Lamb, one of his opponents in the District 5 race. Paul Alfrey won with 38.36% of the vote against Hazel Buggs, CJ Johnson and Molly Tasker. Sandberg said he will also present video interviews conducted with neighbors. 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. Johnson submitted his qualification paperwork to the city clerk on Aug. 3. Why are you the best candidate for this position? 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. 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. Johnson’s (Republican) house was broken into by who he believes was an investigator who claims to work on Paul’s behalf. "I welcome C.J. During a pair of quasi-judicial hearings Tuesday night, the Melbourne City Council decided that mayoral candidate C.J. By creating a strong positive culture, we can ensure the safety of our community. 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. © Courtesy photo C.J. Cookie "CJ" JohnsonMelbourne, FL - Cookie "CJ" Johnson, 67, born in Ft. Pierce, Florida passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Melbourne. During his City Council qualification hearing, Clemmons said he had moved out of Sharpes. Documents submitted Monday include lease, credit report and property records, along with affidavits from neighbors. Melbourne Mayor: This race is non-partisan. 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. Paul Alfrey won with 38.35% of the vote against Hazel Buggs, CJ Johnson and Molly Tasker. He later bought a riverfront home in Eau Gallie, and the family moved there in February, the affidavit said. He earned his degree as a student-athlete and was the captain of the tennis team his senior year. Melbourne City Council, Dist. 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 Growing up in Melbourne, CJ Johnson … 2020 elections: Meet the candidates for Melbourne mayor. It must be carefully orchestrated. Protecting our assets is essential to creating the best quality of life for our residents of Melbourne. Properly funding infrastructure to attract businesses and jobs. He has my full support and I encourage you to vote for him! View CJ Johnson’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Tim Thomas won with 59.05% of the vote against Dean Paterakis. There are 500+ professionals named "Cj Johnson", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. The same day that Burns received these threats from the Alfrey brothers, Paul Alfrey’s opponent for Mayor, C.J. She is well thought of by every one and especially appreciated for her public service." BREVARD COUNTY — The city of Melbourne has four candidates running for the seat of mayor, so Hometown News is doing its part to prepare our readers ahead of the General Election on Nov. 3. Rick Neale is the South Brevard Watchdog Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. 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. Latest news and businesses in Palm Bay . These same issues affect us today with the additional problem of economic recovery from COVID-19. But it cannot, should not go too fast. Contact Neale at 321-242-3638 or rneale@floridatoday.com. 1. Housing for the homeless is an ongoing concern also. 5 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. Luse also submitted a notarized letter indicating that he has lived at his Melbourne address for longer than one year. ABOVE VIDEO: Candidates Square Off at Melbourne Mayors Forum From Space Coast Association Of Realtors Building in Melbourne, Exclusively on Space Coast Daily TV. 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. Tim Thomas (Incumbent) won with 59.04% of the vote against Dean Paterakis. Below are the candidate profiles for those interested in becoming your next mayor. 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. ... Melbourne, Florida 500+ connections. 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. Yvonne Minus won with 46.78% of the vote against Vilma Negron and David M. Neuman. The Melbourne City Council is being asked to determine whether C.J. COVID-19: It is important to make sure citizens' basic needs are met to stay safe and healthy during this pandemic. 3. "I'll just go to the hearing to see if any of the council members have any questions for me.". 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. FLORIDA TODAY Engagement Editor Isadora Rangel moderates a forum with candidates Paul Alfrey, Hazel B... uggs, CJ Johnson and Molly Tasker. He said he paid the website to share the information with the public. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Affordable housing: A growing number of Floridians face difficulty in finding affordable housing. Johnson is running for mayor against Vice Mayor Paul Alfrey, Hazel Buggs and Molly Tasker. 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. But after living with his uncle in Palm Shores, he said he was renting a room in Palm Bay, meeting minutes show. CJ earned his Bachelor of Arts from Florida Southern College, majoring in International Business Administration. 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. Upcoming challenges include solving the aggressive panhandling and homeless issues while providing clean and safe streets. appx. Therefore, a vote cast in this retention race will not count. His firm, Sandberg and Associates, shared an Alfrey campaign video on its Facebook page last month. 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. CJ Johnson for Melbourne mayor. Support of small businesses and families by cutting excessive regulations that stifle business and create unnecessary roadblocks for growth. I want to thank Scott Ellis, Brevard County Clerk of Court, for his endorsement for Melbourne Mayor. to the race," Alfrey said Monday. 1. Get real-time election results for the local races across Brevard County and Florida. 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 This piece of shit in Melbourne Florida decides she’s above everyone else in a time of emergency. Luse is running for the District 5 City Council seat against Mariann "Mimi" Hanley, Martin Lamb and Samantha Nazario. We need to leverage all funds — federal, state, private — into projects that create jobs from construction to high tech. 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. Why are you the best candidate for this position? 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 … Melbourne City Council candidates Johnson ... - Florida Today 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. Twitter: @RickNeale1. Elected official (non-partisan) City Council member, 2 four-year terms (Nov. 2008 - Nov. 2016). CJ Johnson spit on today at Wickham's early voting area by Paul Alfrey's paid campaign friend. Keeping our community safe by supporting our police, fire and EMT. Alfrey, who currently represents District 5 and is running for mayor, said he will recuse himself from voting on Johnson's residency qualifications. Also under my leadership as vice mayor, Melbourne has rolled back the millage, keeping taxes low. 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. As your current Melbourne vice mayor and District 5 council member, I am a strong advocate for local businesses with over two decades of business experience myself. The documents includes voting records, motor vehicle records and postal records. Last week, Sandberg discussed his allegations during a Space Coast Daily video interview that was labeled "Paid for Announcement by Nicolas Sandberg." The forum is organized in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Space Coast and Eastern Florida State College. Meet the candidates running for Melbourne mayor on Nov. 3. She was employed by Extant Aerospace in Melbourne. Date/Time: Advertise Here 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. Johnson and Logan Luse have lived in town long enough to qualify to run for office in the Nov. 3 election. Sandberg said he researched Johnson's background as a concerned citizen, and he was not paid to do so. by [deleted] in trashy Melbourne City Council, Dist. We must adequately fund our public safety by making their pay and benefits more competitive. Why are you the best candidate for this position? 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. 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. +4. 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