VOTE November 5, 2024


A Mayor for ALL of Atlantic Beach

Proven leadership

Ellen Glasser for Mayor - AGAIN!

People ★ Preservation ★ Public safety

Let’s Get things done!

Photo Credit Florida Times-Union

Meet ellen - AGAIN!

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My life is a 40-plus year story in public service. It includes a decorated career as an FBI Special Agent; service as president of a national association of FBI agents; several years on the faculty at the University of North Florida, and five years as Mayor in Atlantic Beach. With assignments across the nation and the world, I picked Atlantic Beach as the perfect final home to settle with family and to raise my children. I love Atlantic Beach!

In the FBI, I worked major cases, like the Iran-Contra Investigation, high profile bank robbery, extortion, terrorism, kidnapping, and homicide cases. I also served as a liaison to Congress and a national press spokesperson. After 9/11, I was selected to head the North Florida Joint Terrorism Task Force in Jacksonville.

I have had a steady hand in our community for more than twenty-five years. This includes past volunteer affiliations and board service on the Atlantic Beach Community Development Board, Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement Board, Beaches Habitat, United Way, COJ Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women, and as team mom. While earning my doctorate at UNF, I taught there on subjects including terrorism and homeland security, crime in America, white-collar crime, and mass murder.

It was the highest professional honor of my life to serve as Mayor for two terms. While in office (and after), I have worked hard for all the citizens of Atlantic Beach. I remain committed to building community and maintaining our small-town quality of life through trusting relationships. While in office, I was  proud to be a Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero every year, fighting for the right of our city to govern itself without preemptions from the State. I have been crisis-tested to manage the city through hurricanes and a pandemic. I played a singular role in lowering the millage rate, while also securing appropriations to the City of Atlantic Beach from Jacksonville and the State totaling over$ 2.5M and increasing grant funding. 

I have always done my best to embody a “no drama,” non-partisan, civil, team approach.  I remain committed to more open and transparent government, to responsive government, and to working with the Commission, City Manager and staff in positive, productive ways. 

I am running again to complete the major iniatives I started, to better adhere to the Council-Manager form of government, to build commUNITY, and to advocate for the quality of life of every citizen of our city. As Mayor, I pledge to listen and serve YOU, the citizens. I am asking for your support and your vote.

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Campaign Pledge*- AGAIN! 

This is a nonpartisan race. As a candidate running for re-election as Mayor of Atlantic Beach, I believe that the issues in the campaign should be openly and fully addressed in a fair, civil, professional and productive manner. Negative campaign practices cause community divisions and divert the attention of the community to matters other than the important issues affecting the future of our community and families. To this end, I once again make this voluntary pledge to run a positive and professional campaign consistent with my vision for Atlantic Beach, even though applicable laws and regulations do not require that I do so.   

Accordingly, I, Ellen Glasser, hereby voluntarily pledge to abide by the following ten principles throughout this campaign:

  1. I shall endeavor to run a positive campaign focusing on the issues important to our community as well as emphasizing my suitability and qualifications for the office.   

  2. I shall at all times conduct myself professionally and in a manner endeavoring to set a positive example for our community.  

  3. I shall not make statements that falsify, distort, or misrepresent facts, or approve the use such statements in campaign materials.

  4. I shall limit any criticism of my opponent(s) to legitimate challenges of his/her record, suitability, qualifications, statements, and positions.

  5. I shall not publish, display, or circulate anonymous campaign literature or advertising, nor tolerate my supporters doing so.

  6. I shall request that my campaign supporters not interfere with the display of campaign signs or the distribution of campaign literature in support of my opponent(s).  

  7. I shall not use or condone the use of any form of bigotry or prejudice in the campaign, especially when based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, or disability.

  8. I shall not use or permit the use of malicious untruths or innuendos about the personal life or family members of my opponent(s).

  9. I shall not make or condone any unfounded accusations that discredit the credibility of my opponent(s).

  10. I shall strongly discourage any third party from attacking my opponent(s) with any information or materials inconsistent with the personal standards I have pledged above.

* This is the same pledge I made when running for Mayor in 2017 and 2020.

 

MY PLATFORM - Working for You

I will continue to promote People, Preservation, & Public Safety through:

  • First Responders & Citizen Welfare

  • Effective & Responsive City Services

  • Residential Quality of Life

  • Resiliency/Infrastructure

  • Environmental Stewardship

  • Protecting Tree, Beach, Marsh & Park Assets

  • Seeking our Fair Share from COJ

  • Safe Streets City-Wide

  • Community Engagement & Partnerships

  • Improvements along the Mayport Corridor

  • Supporting Local Businesses & Our Military

  • Civility & Transparency in Government

 

 

 

CITY & PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS AS MAYOR

for all of Atlantic Beach

  • Lowered Millage Rate

  • No Property Tax Increases

  • Commission Civility Pledge

  • Accessible, Responsive Leadership

  • Nonpartisan Approach * Annual Priority-Setting

  • Balanced Budgets

  • Funding from COJ for Baker Center Expansion

  • Funding from COJ for Lifeguard Station

  • Significant Increase in Public City Outreach

  • Crisis Management during Hurricane Dorian & COVID-19

  • 2018 Full Beach Renourishment by COJ, State, & Federal Partners

  • Supported extension of federal shoreline protection

  • Support of ABAA

  • Farmers Market

  • Engaged on Sea Oats Plantings

  • Significant Reserve Fund

  • Selva Preserve Purchase

  • Updated Stormwater Master Plan

  • Updated Comprehensive Plan

  • Updated Land Development Regulations

  • Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Plan

  • Mayport Corridor Priority and Upcoming Project Funded

  • Mayport Road Safety Updates Funded

  • Marsh Oaks Business District

  • Lowered Speed Limit on Mayport Road

  • Identified Levy Street project

  • Public Art/Facade Improvement Program

  • Onsite Stormwater Retention & Impervious Surface Ratio Adjustments

  • Updated Zoning of various PUDs

  • Seminole-Sherry Safe Routes to School Path Completed

  • Lower Seminole Road Infrastructure Project In Progress

  • Donner Road Infrastructure Project funded

  • Stormwater Repair on North Seminole Road

  • State Funding for Aquatic Gardens Infrastructure

  • Aquatic Gardens Infrastructure Project Scheduled

  • Gas Station Ordinance

  • Constitutional Sign Ordinance

  • Coastal Vulnerability Assessment

  • Environmental Stewardship as Priority

  • No Net Loss Tree Loss Policy

  • Hundreds of Trees Planted

  • Tree Permit Review & Tighter Ordinance

  • Heritage Tree Dedications

  • Arbor Day Events

  • Tree City USA Restored

  • Sea Level Rise Forum

  • Opioid Forum

  • Education Forum

  • LEED for Cities certifications

  • Beach to Marsh Parks Master Plan

  • Increase in Grants to City

  • More Sidewalks

  • Park Upgrades & Beautification

  • Support of Beaches Town Center

  • Town Center Parking 3 Hours Free for Residents Pending

  • Business Walks & Outreach

  • Military Outreach

  • History Events

  • Complete Streets Policy

  • Renewed Tour de Parks

  • Purple Heart City

  • Atlantic Beach Youth Council

  • Summer Internship Program

  • Commission Legislative Strategy

  • Five-time Home Rule Hero

  • Municipal Administration Committee, Florida League of Cities

  • Florida League of Mayors

  • ADA Walkover at 10th Access

  • Walkover at 12th Access

  • ADA-Compliant Website

  • ADA Playground Upgrades

  • Street-by-Street Parking Solutions

  • Balloon Release Ordinance

  • Beach Litter Programs

  • Recycling Efforts

  • 3 Beaches School Safety Coordination

  • Relationships with Local Non-Profits

  • Promoting AB Cares Program

  • Support for Senior Programs at BEAM, Beaches Council on Aging, Senior Activity Program, Beaches Habitat

  • Sister City Program, Atlantic Beach, NC

  • Transition to Special Magistrate

  • Poinsettia Street Property Demolished

  • Safer, Lighted Crossings

  • New sidewalks

  • Park Enhancements

  • Jazz Festival

  • Renewed Shakespeare in the Park

  • Healthy Workforce Programs

  • 3 Beaches Hurricane Dorian Relief Drive

  • Police Chaplain

  • 100 Mayors Children’s Movement

  • Council on Health and Well-Being

 

RECENT Volunteer Service

  • Vice Chair, Crime and Safety Reduction Commission, City of Jacksonville

  • Director, Beaches Homeless Coalition

  • Past Co-Chair, Atlantic Beach Preservation

  • Board Member, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM)

  • Board Member, Beaches Watch

  • Board Member, Tobacco-Free Jax

 
 

the #WEAREAB MOVEMENT!

We are Atlantic Beach! I am huge supporter of the many great local nonprofits and organizations serving Atlantic Beach and the beaches.  If you wish to avoid the politic scene, feel free to make a donation to your favorite local charity instead.  If you read this and do make one - to any organization - send me a text message at (904) 472-6262 and let me know!  It will not go unnoticed as an important contibution toward making our community better, stronger and kinder!   Join the Team Ellen #WeAreAB Movement!

 
 

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Contact

Thanks for your interest in the Ellen Glasser for Mayor of Atlantic Beach Campaign!

Campaign Phone: 904-472-6262

Campaign Email: ellenglasser4mayor@gmail.com

Campaign Address: P.O. Box 330510, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233