September 2020.pdfSEPTEMBER 2020
Sep 3 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing 2 pm
Sep 7 City offices closed
Sep 8 Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
Sep 9 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
Sep 14 Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Sep 15 Community Development Board 6 pm
Sep 16 ESC Outreach Subcommittee 6:30 pm
Sep 21 Commission workshop (tentative) 6 pm
Sep 28 Commission meeting 6:30 pm
OCTOBER 2020
Oct 12 Commission meeting 6:30 pm
Oct 14 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
Oct 19 Commission Workshop (tentative) 6 pm
Oct 20 Community Development Board 6 pm
Oct 21 ESC Outreach Subcommittee 6:30 pm
Oct 26 Commission meeting 6:30 pm
Updates and information on attending and participating in
meetings is published at www.coab.us/calendar.
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C I T Y C A L E N D A R BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY
Stay five steps away from the curb.
Always wait for the bus driver to tell you when to
board.
Face forward after finding a seat on the bus.
Exit the bus when it stops, look left-right-left, and
take five steps away from the bus toward the curb.
Use the sidewalk whenever possible, and if there
isn’t a sidewalk, walk on the edge of the street
facing traffic.
Focus when walking near traffic – this is no time for
horseplay.
Use crosswalks whenever they are available.
Look left-right-left before crossing any street.
Always wear a properly fitted helmet and securely
fasten the chin strap.
Ride in the same direction as traffic and follow traffic
signs and signals.
Use the sidewalk appropriately and keep an eye out
for other pedestrians.
Here are some safety reminders from the Atlantic Beach
Police department.
If your child rides a school bus to and from school,
teach your child to always play it SAFE:
Walking to school is great exercise and gets kids ready
to face their studies. Children under 10 years old should
be accompanied by an adult or someone who will make
sure they walk safely. Teach your child to always:
Kids love riding their bikes and it can be a fun, quick
way to get to school. Be sure to do these simple things
to keep your bike ride safe:
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While this has been a difficult time for so many, the
pandemic has shown us the importance of electing
leaders at every level of government. This Election
Day (Nov. 3), make your voice heard.
Every vote matters, and so does every single race on
the ballot. Your vote may not directly elect the
president, but if your vote joins enough others in your
voting district or county, your vote undoubtedly
matters when it comes to electoral results. There are
also local and state elections to consider. While
presidential or other national elections usually get a
significant voter turnout, local elections are typically
decided by a much smaller group of voters.
On Nov. 3, Atlantic Beach residents will fill the
following City Commission seats and consider the
following charter amendment by public referendum.
Mayor/Commissioner-Seat 1 (2-year term) – At-large
Commissioner-Seat 2 (4-year term) - District 1308
Commissioner- Seat 3 (4-year term) - District 1307
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Public referendum/proposed charter amendment to
modify the Mayor-Commission terms of office:
“Commencing with the election in November, 2022,
shall Section 5 of the Atlantic Beach Charter be
amended to: (1) extend the Mayor-Commissioner term
of office from two to four years; (2) reduce the
consecutive terms from four to two terms; and (3) limit
any Mayor-Commissioner holding office as of
November, 2022, who has served two consecutive
terms, to one additional consecutive four-year term?”
If passed, this modification would be put into place
after the November 2022 election.
Information on residency requirements and links to
the candidates’ folders, election calendar, district
map, and Duval County Supervisor of Elections’
precinct finder page, visit www.coab.us/election. The
city clerk serves as the filing officer for Atlantic Beach
municipal elections. For additional information, call
247-5809 or email cityclerk@coab.us.
Dear Atlantic Beach neighbors,
2020 has been a bit of a sucker punch. And on top of
it all, the events of this year have supplemented an
already robust alarmist 24-hour news cycle.
So I would like to offer up a more relevant, if not
calmer option. Every second and fourth Monday of
the month, at 6:30 PM, you can tune in to live
streams of the Atlantic Beach City Commission
regular meetings. The topics directly affect the local
community and are pertinent to you and yours.
It's not the most exciting viewing experience, but if
you're lucky, (and we're still using Zoom)
Commissioner Kelly's birds will make an abrupt
cameo.
And who knows? Perhaps the steady routine of city
business will provide some solace during these
crazy times. At a minimum, it will be an informative, if
not soporific, addition to your evening.
In all seriousness, this year has not been easy for our
citizens, and we know this. At city hall, we're striving
to keep the City of Atlantic Beach safe, strong, and
resilient.
We would love to have you join us in this. Visit our
website to learn more about participating in regular
meetings. Or send me an email at bnorris@coab.us.
I'd love to help.
Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem
bnorris@coab.us
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
AB GENERAL ELECTION