Candidate: Sharon Akins Langford

I would like to thank each and every citizen in Gilchrist County for allowing me to serve as your county commissioner for the last several years. I appreciate the support that you have given me and feel honored to represent the citizens of this county.

I have the qualifications, experience, and the desire to continue to serve you. I have the knowledge of how the budget operates and will continue to be your voice in keeping taxes low while providing needed services to the citizens. I will continue to make financially responsible decisions when spending tax revenues received from the residents of Gilchrist County.

I believe in honest open communication. I will continue researching issues that come before the board and strive to make the best decision possible, while upholding the constitution. I have and will continue if re-elected to perform the duties as a county commissioner with the honesty and fairness you deserve.

I respectfully ask for your support to allow me to continue to serve Gilchrist County. Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns at 352-213-2395 or email me at (sharonlangford2024@gmail.com).  

PERSONAL AND FAMILY

• Lifelong 5th generation resident of Gilchrist County
• Married to Edgar Langford for 34 years
• Two children- Cody Langford and Shelby Crawford (Guy)
• One grandchild- Crosslyn Crawford
• Parents- the late Stanley and Ruth Akins both of Bell
• A Christian and conservative
• Supporter of the senior citizens, youth, and community

EDUCATION

• Attended school at Bell Kindergarten through 10th grade
• Attended Trenton High School 11 & 12th grade
• Graduate of Trenton High School
• Graduate of Santa Fe College- Associate of Arts Degree
• Graduate of Saint Leo University- Bachelor’s Degree

OCCUPATIONS

• 28 years- Teacher for the Gilchrist County School District
• Operating family farm

A few of Gilchrist County’s accomplishments working together with county staff and state legislators:

• Received 1.9 million dollars in grant funding for a new Public Radio Communication System
• Construction of a new corrections facility
• Received 1 million dollars of grant funding for a new County Ag Extension Office
• Grants received for improvements of public boat ramps and parks
• Reduced overall tax mileage rate for lower property taxes
• Received $778,000 for Fire/EMS Station renovation

·         Grants received for future road paving projects-

• • Widening and resurfacing CR 138 in 2024
  • Paving Gay Road (NW 30th Street & NW 20th Avenue) in 2024
  • Approval for paving Dixie Grade (NE 30th Street) in 2025/2026

Sincerely,

Sharon Akins Langford