Robbi Correa and Terrill Hill received the most votes in the August primary for Palatka’s mayor/commissioner seat, but neither got more than 50% of the vote and must face each other in a November runoff.
A race for Palatka’s District 4 commission seat between Rufus Borom and LaTonya Johns also appears on the general election ballot
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News4Jax sent a questionnaire to each candidate asking about their background and their views on several issues. Scroll down to read the responses of those seeking your vote -- in their own words.
Note: Responses are sorted alphabetically and are presented exactly as submitted, with no editing by News4Jax staff.
| PALATKA MAYOR/COMMISSION CANDIDATES |
Robbi Correa
Occupation: Retired Public Administrator, Licensed Real Estate Associate, Small Business Owner
Age: 66
Your family: two sons, one grandson
Education: BS Special Education
Political experience: Novice, although I did run for a Palatka City Commission seat x2
What do you see as the top three issues you’ll likely face while holding this office?
- Public Safety in neighborhoods throughout the city
- Economic development and investment in the city
- Development of attainable housing options
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
- I have a combination of skills and experience in both the public and private sector to assist with moving our city toward becoming the place we can all be proud to call home. Since moving to Palatka fifteen years ago I have invested in the city not only financially but as a community volunteer and advocate.
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
- Being a part of a movement to make Palatka a vibrant city again while retaining its historic character and charm.
Campaign website: (none listed)
Campaign’s social media site(s): facebook.com/people/Robbi-Correa-for-Mayor
Terrill Hill
Occupation: Business Owner
Age: 44
Your family: 07
Education: (no response)
Political experience: (no response)
What do you see as the top three issues you’ll likely face while holding this office?
- Bring strategies to the city.
- Building and Development
- Opportunity for youth.
- Entertainment for the city.
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
- Being their voice!
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
- A voice that brings change!
Campaign website: (no response)
Campaign’s social media site(s): LaTonya Johns
| GROUP 4 COMMISSION CANDIDATES |
Rufus Borom
Party affiliation*: Democratic
Occupation: Information Security Analyst
Age: 55
Your family: L’Tracy Borom (Wife 25years); Zak’Ri Borom (Son)
Education: B.S. Computer Information Systems Florida A&M University; Master of Business Administration
Political experience: 8 years
What do you see as the top three issues you’ll likely face while holding this office?
- Unfunded state mandates
- Declining ad valorem taxes
- Insufficient funds to maintain aging infrastructure
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
- I’m able to help voters in a way that others running for this office may not be able to because I have established a network of trust and built relationships with staff, the community, lobbyist, local, state, and federal officials.
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
- Completing the remaining 44 miles of linear potable water lines in the City of Palatka; completed 23 linear miles from 2015 – 2022 for a total of 67 linear miles.
- Reduce homelessness by providing the necessary mental wellness services to those who are drug and alcohol dependent.
- Provide affordable housing with wages that are supportive.
Campaign website: N/A
Campaign’s social media site(s): N/A
LaTonya Johns
Occupation: Business Owner
Age: 44
Your family: 07
Education: (no response)
Political experience: (no response)
What do you see as the top three issues you’ll likely face while holding this office?
- Bring strategies to the city.
- Building and Development
- Opportunity for youth.
- Entertainment for the city.
How can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot?
- Being their voice!
What would you hope to be remembered for accomplishing after serving in this office?
- A voice that brings change!
Campaign website: (no response)
Campaign’s social media site(s): LaTonya Johns
* Palatka city offices are nonpartisan but where the candidate responded to the political party question on the questionnaire, their answer is included in the voter’s guide to provide an additional piece of information for voters.