He wrote his own position out of the budget, saying it wasn't necessary. Rancourt ran a campaign aimed at making the commission more accessible to the public and employee-friendly, and hinted he may run again. I still think we need to change the way the county commission operates. Kesselring served 10 years on the Ocala City Council before leaving to seek a seat on the commission. He is a landscape architect who says he will bring strategic planning to the county's many growth-related problems.
Any win's a good win.
One of the first things I'd like to do is re-look at our comprehensive plan and land development regulations, and really do a better job planning what we want Marion County to be like. Nicholson was the surprise candidate of the year, an antiques dealer and political novice who came from nowhere to win the Democratic primary in her race. She espoused protecting the environment and improved programs and services for seniors as her campaign planks. Nicholson and Carey could not be reached for comment.