The Palm Valley Community Association and the Ponte Vedra Community Association invite you to the second of a two-part candidate forum on Tuesday, July 9th, for local candidates running for Districts 1 - 3 - 5 of the St Johns County Board of Commissioners.

NEW DATE: 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach library, presentation from Jacob Smith, the SJC Growth Management Department Manager.

5:30 - 6:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Robert Stagliano, with SJC Public Works. He will be showing the proposed park redesign. DeLeon Shores Park is a 4 acre complex that provides the community with active and passive recreation amenities for citizens of all ages. The park has new playgrounds and newly resurfaced tennis & basketball courts. This project will renovate the skate park, pavilion, multipurpose field and dog park. Renovation to include improvements to existing grass field to improve safety, a new restroom facility, food truck area and other park-like amenities.

6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Code Officers David Mellor and Sarah Passalacqua

6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Commissioner Krista Joseph

Krista Joseph has lived in Florida since 2007,ten of those years in St. Johns County. Her first job in the public service sector was a governor-appointed position on the Citrus County Hospital Board; she was confirmed by the Senate for a second term and helped turn around a failing hospital while saving millions in taxpayer dollars.

A mother of five, including two U.S. Navy SEALs, Krista is a frequent speaker to local organizations, inspiring others with memories of her son Charlie Keating IV. In 2016, Charlie was killed in a firefight with ISIS. His death made Krista a Gold Star Mom, a distinction no mother wants but which is worn with pride. She continues to be interviewed by Fox and Friends about her son's sacrifices. Krista is an award-winning author of the Big-Hearted Charlie series of children's books. Her most notable book is Charlie Don't Be a Hero, A Mother's Story of the Extraordinary Life of Her Son, U.S. Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV.

Krista attended the University of Arizona on a full academic and sports scholarship and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV with a minor in marketing. She lettered in running and track eight times. Krista went on to be named high school cross-country Coach of the Year in Arizona. She also coached track in St. Johns County as a volunteer at Ocean Palms Elementary. A lifetime athlete, Krista ran her first marathon at age 12.

Krista lives with her husband Ron, an orthopedic surgeon, and her teenage daughter Ali, an avid swimmer on the Ponte Vedra High School swim team and Planet Swim Team. Ron holds up his end in this family of athletes, he brought home an Olympic bronze medal in figure skating at age 19.

In addition to the speaking engagements described above, Krista volunteers for the Daughters of the American Revolution and Our Lady Star of the Sea, the church her family attends.

After her presentation there will be plenty of time for Q&A.

6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Ponte Vedra Beach branch library, presentation from Gail Cooper.

Gail was born and raised In Jacksonville, she and her husband moved to PVB over 30 years ago to raise their two sons in the quiet, beachside residential neighborhood. Both sons attended St. Johns County Schools and played sports for several local PV teams. Currently owns Spratt Design, a residential and commercial interior design studio. A member of the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club since 1987. This special presentation and discussion will focus on the PUD (Planned Unit Development) being proposed by the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

Gail will define the terms and share the various adjustments that have been made over the past couple years to the plans. Gail is also a no nonsense advocate for Ponte Vedra Beach.

After her presentation there will be plenty of time for Q&A.