Thank You, Jacksonville Beach!

I am deeply grateful to the residents of Jacksonville Beach for placing your trust in me to serve as your City Council representative for At Large Seat 1. Your support and belief in our shared vision for a community that values its character, safety, and transparency have made this possible.

Throughout the campaign, I’ve been inspired by your stories, concerns, and dreams for the future of our beautiful city. Now, as your representative, I am committed to listening, advocating, and working tirelessly to make sure our community’s voice is heard in every decision.

Thank you for standing with me. I look forward to working together to make Jacksonville Beach a place we can all continue to be proud of.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Bruce Wouters
City Council At Large Seat 1

Bruce Wouters

Jacksonville Beach City Council
At Large Seat 1

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I ACT I CARE I LISTEN

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Let's Protect Our Beach Life!

Do you feel like the current council is not listening to your concerns? Thank you for stopping by and allowing me to introduce myself. I’m Bruce Wouters, and I am running for Jax Beach City Council, At Large Seat 1. I’m asking for your help to bring real change to our community.

Our dedicated Police Chief recently asked, “What do we want our downtown to be?” This raises an even broader question: What do we want all of Jax Beach to be?

A rapidly growing beach town like Daytona or Miami? Or a place with the charm and community feel of Neptune or Atlantic Beach? I am firmly for the latter!

As a long-time resident of Jax Beach, I care deeply about our community and am committed to preserving its small-town vibe. I am not a career politician with a long list of resume fillers. Instead, I am a dedicated member of our community with a genuine passion for making a difference.

I spent 17 years teaching in local public schools, including 8 years at Fletcher High School. During my time at Fletcher, I had the honor of sponsoring the State Champion Mock Trial Team, created by my late friend, Ed Lange (I was trained as an attorney).

Now, I often substitute teach at local beaches elementary schools. I have been a regular attendee and volunteer at Beaches Church for decades. Additionally, I have raised thousands of dollars for the Jax Humane Society, driven by my love for animals

My campaign is built on the principles of caring, listening, and acting on your concerns. Together, we can shape the future of Jax Beach into a place that maintains its unique charm and sense of community. I am asking for your support to make this vision a reality.

MY MOTIVATION TO SERVE

Witnessing the unfortunate dismissal and mistreatment of the Volunteer Life Saving Corps, a cherished local tradition.
Discovering a proposed Height Amendment that may exacerbate congestion and crime issues in our community.
Concerns raised over rezoning Adventure Landing, Beach marina & and Gonzales park for over 750 housing units, will increase congestion.

MY PRIORITIES

Significant Crime Reduction
Easing Traffic Congestion
Smart Development
More Transparency / Resident-Focused
Saving Our Schools
Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Affordable Housing Solutions
Support for Local Businesses
Enhanced Public Services
Promoting Community Events and Recreation
Higher pay for our police department
More parks and Events for the youth

Issue Positions

SAVE OUR SCHOOLS

San Pablo, Seabreeze and the Anchor Academy are classrooms I have served in. I have engaged the school board, the superintendent, and spoken at several School Board meetings. There was not one elected official at the last school board hearing at Terry Parker HS, but I was there and made our voice heard. I was Fletcher HS and Supported! I will continue to fight whether elected or not.Protect our Beach Life!

Penman Road

I am concerned about the effect medians will have on our local businesses, as well as the residents. I think the scope, as presented to date, is a lot for that area.

Urban Trails
I am concerned about the scope and overreach of the proposed urban trail system throughout the city. I think the city needs to listen more to the residents' concerns before moving forward.

First Street Layout

I believe First Street can be constructed, organized and protected better. It could be much more efficient for foot, bike and vehicles.

Sunshine Park Parking

Proposition to add 52 parking spots to Sunshine Park. The park simply doesn't hold enough space for the current parking amount of spots as well as neighborhood concerns for congestion.

Land Development Code Update

City plans to expand the resident zoning which will

increase density levels. In addition it will create more traffic congestion, and opportunities for short term rentals.

PARENT TESTAMENT

Hi Bruce, just wanted to let you know made a donation to your campaign. I am a fan of your stance and happy to vote for you.

More importantly- and probably the best endorsement I can think of - my son is a fan! He goes to JBE and he saw the flyer on our door and immediately told us we should vote for you - he knows you and everyone loves you and kids are smart and perceptive! Enough for me to be convinced!

Anyways - happy to put a sign in the yard if that would help you or if you need anything let us know!

Mrs. Smith

What do you want Jax Beach to be?

I would love to hear from you and promise to listen with an open mind.

I am just an average guy with nothing to gain but a better community for us and the coming generations. I am asking for your support and vote!

Together, we can Protect Our Beach Life!

Bruce

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