Duval County judges
Read full article: Duval County judgesThree of five seats up for election as Duval County judge are incumbent judges who will return to the bench without opposition. DUVAL COUNTY JUDGE, GROUP 1Isaac EastAge: 46Candidate’s family: 2 sonsOccupation: AttorneyEducation: Juris Doctorate from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University College of Law in 2011. I have now served as a County Court Judge for the past 8 years. In that capacity, I have mentored four newly-appointed county court judges through the one year mentorship program. I am involved in numerous community service projects and have become involved in the Administration and Management Committee with the Florida Conference of County Court Judges.
Duval County School Board, District 1
Read full article: Duval County School Board, District 1DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 1Kelly CokerParty affiliation: NonPartisan ElectionAge: 51Candidate’s family: I am a 4th generation Jacksonville native who has lived in School District 1 my entire life. Ensure Taxpayer Dollar Transparency: As a 1.7 billion dollar organization it is imperative that the school district exercise financial responsibility and accountability. As a Board Member, I will ensure school funding that best supports students, teachers and school leaders in a cost-effective manner. It is my belief that the leadership of our school district must use the guidance of respected medical organizations to develop parental options for attending school that will best protect our teachers, students, and other workers within the school district. Covid-19 has upended the normal logistics of running schools, running households, and running life.