Candidate: Robert Ashley Donet

My name is Robert A. Donet and I am running for Dixie County Commissioner, District 2.  I have lived in Old Town, FL since 2009 with my wife, Rebecca Donet, of 23 years, and our son, Matt Donet.  We are a Conservative Christian valued family and have a strong faith in Jesus Christ.  While working full time at the Department of Transportation I completed my teaching degree at St. Leo University.  I have been teaching Science to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders for the past 11 years at Nature Coast Middle School.  I have been the Dean of Students for the past 4 years.  Since I have been teaching Science, our school has been in the top 3 in the county for the 8th grade Science FCAT/FSA.  I am a very driven and competitive individual that believes hard work and persistence can make a difference. We have a small farm where we raise goats, chickens, and fruit.  We were negatively impacted by last years’ flood along with many of our neighbors.  This is the main reason I decided to run for County Commissioner; to help ensure that citizens receive the services that our tax dollars pay for.  I also realize that a commissioner should REPRESENT his/her community.  This means lots of input from the citizens, so the elected Commissioner can make decisions based on community needs/concerns.  If I am elected your concerns will NOT fall on deaf ears.  I want to make Dixie County the BEST it can be for everyone.

Science Teacher and Dean of Students at Nature Coast Middle School.

10 yrs. With the Department of Transportation in Chiefland, Florida.

            Duties at the DOT

                        Helping with ditch cleaning/digging ditches

                        Tree Trimming

                        Operating heavy equipment/dump truck driving

                        Sign crew

                        Herbicide crew

6 yrs. Army Reserve – 88N transportation coordinator

2 yrs. Florida National Guard – Heavy equipment operator

2 yrs. Florida Air Guard – Heavy equipment operator

Concerns for the County:

• Flooding
• Lack of Services (EMS, ditch maintenance, roadside trash removal)
• Improperly maintained county facilities (i.e.: the dump roll-off sites)
• Proper growth that benefits/not harms the community
• Bring more sustainable industry to the county that pays well
• More tourism; especially ecotourism
• Start a recycling program
• Fair wages for all county employees
• Start a County Festival (i.e: Chiefland’s Watermelon Festival, Williston’s Peanut Festival, Plant City’s Strawberry Festival)

Things I love about Dixie County:

• Hometown feel because of nice, friendly people
• Low taxes
• Neighbors willing to give a helping hand when needed
• Live Oak trees
• Our beautiful beaches
• The Suwannee River
•  And much, much  more…

For more information please visit this website: https://rjdonet13.wixsite.com/donet-for-dixie