Candidate: Fernando Melendez

My name is Fernando Melendez, candidate for Flagler County Commission District 1. I moved to Flagler County, from upstate NY with my wife of 29 years and my son who is 27 years old six years ago. In NY for the last twenty-five years, I worked in the bus industry both as a driver and as an elected union official representing over 14000 drivers. Advocating and representing them was the only encouragement I needed and where I drew my inspiration to want to advocate and serve my community. My qualifications are a combination of experience, skills, and resources. My background in education has prepared me to serve my community. I hold a bachelor's degree in human services and psychology from Boricua College in NY. A master's degree in political science with a concentration in economic growth from SNHU. A Palm Coast Virtual Citizens Academy 2017 graduate. A Flagler County 2024 Citizens Academy Graduate. A former board member on the 2021 Palm Coast Redistricting Commission Board, A former  board member and former Chair on the Flagler County Planning and Development Advisory Board. I am also the current Community Director at SEAS Parish. I hold a certificate of completion from the Florida's Institute for Political Leadership Program 2021.

I'm very proud to say that I was also highly recognized by the Republican Executive Committee with the very distinguished Frank J Meeker Spirit award, one of only two given by the REC in its history in Flagler County.  I'm a person. I’d say that I’ve always been selfless and concerned more with the needs of others than myself.  It is why I am very excited about my decision to run for Flagler County Commission District 1 seat to restore integrity and confidence back into the office and give the people a strong voice. Our county government faces many difficult challenges: fiscal shortfall, lagging infrastructure improvements, rising crime, bad investments, bad costly policy decision making, and irresponsible rezonings. The people of Flagler County want a new approach, I know because I have asked the people for the opportunity to serve them with bold new leadership and a comprehensive new strategy of working together to advance the interest of all citizens by implementing sound and limited self-governance. Visit www.vote4fernando.com