Candidate: Mitch Keiter

Dear Residents,  

I am honored to announce my candidacy for the position of Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller and would greatly appreciate your consideration when voting on August 20th.   

 I have had the privilege of serving in the Clerk’s office for almost 19 years (hired in September 2005).  During my tenure, I’ve held the positions of Chief Deputy of Information Technology and Chief Deputy of Compliance and Accountability.   

In 2017, I began serving as the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Chief Deputy of Operations, where I help manage the nearly 1,000 statutory responsibilities and critical public services the Clerk’s office must provide, including financial administration and oversight, information management, and record-keeping for our county government and judicial system.  

Under the leadership of retiring Clerk John A. Crawford, I learned the value (and necessity) of upholding this office's principles, integrity, transparency, and accountability for the citizens of Nassau County.  I understand the importance of creating an environment of open communication and accessibility, where residents can easily access the information and services we provide.  Moreover, I recognize technology's critical role in modernizing our office and streamlining processes.  That is why I am committed to implementing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs for all residents.   

As your next Clerk, I pledge to work tirelessly to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethics you require from this office and lead each day by ensuring we carry out our mission statement: 

“We are public servants!  Our every effort shall be dedicated to protecting and preserving the public trust.”   

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/VoteKeiter or www.VoteKeiter.com.

I appreciate your consideration.  

• 2nd generation Nassau County native.

• Married to high school sweetheart Jennifer for 23 years. 

• Two children, Peyton (15) and Lucas (11), attend Nassau County Schools.    

• Nearing 19 years of experience at the Clerk’s office.  

• Proven leadership as the Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s Chief of Staff and Operations.  

• Endorsed by the retiring Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller John A. Crawford.  

• Endorsed by Senator Clay Yarborough, Representative Dean Black, Commissioner John Martin, Clerk Barry Baker, Clerk Angel Collonesso, Clerk Greg James, and Clerk Ken Burke.

• Florida Clerk of Court and Comptroller Association (FCCC) New Clerk Academy curriculum developer. 

• FCCC conference presenter (Financial reporting, Internal audit, Succession planning, Clerk to the Board). 

• Former small business owner and operator. 

• Volunteer for YMCA youth sports and local club volleyball team.