Santa Rosa County, FL elected officials: commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Santa Rosa County: 65 seats on 17 elected bodies. 5 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Commission
Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Bobby Burkett Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Kerry Smith Republican source | Next term: Jeff Ates IV (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Rhett Rowell Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 4 | Ray Eddington Republican source | Next term: Dean Light (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| County Commissioner, District 5 | Colten Wright Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller | Jason English Republican source |
| Property Appraiser | Greg Brown II Republican source |
| Sheriff | Robert "Bob" Johnson Republican source |
| Supervisor of Elections | Tappie Villane Republican source |
| Tax Collector | Stan Colie Nichols Republican source |
School Board
Santa Rosa County School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Linda Sanborn source | Re-elected (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Elizabeth Hewey source | |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Carol Boston source | Re-elected (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Charles "Charlie" Elliott source | |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Scott Peden source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of Schools | Karen Barber Republican source |
Cities and towns
Special districts
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner, Seat 1 | Keith Lang source | Next term: Jeremy Long (elected unopposed) |
| Commissioner, Seat 2 | Shelley Brummett source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 3 | Jack Burton source | Next term: Mark Joseph Pfeiler (elected unopposed) |
| Commissioner, Seat 4 | Anthony Pasvantis source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 5 | Kenneth Huete source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
Avalon Beach-Mulat Fire Protection District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner, Seat 1 | Wesley H. Woodham source | Next term: Brian K. Diamond (elected unopposed) |
| Commissioner, Seat 2 | Mark A. Talbott source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 3 | Rodney Marcus Johnson source | Next term: Scott Alan Markel (elected unopposed) |
| Commissioner, Seat 4 | Steven Carter source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 5 | Bill Sheets source | Next term: Kevin B Sowell (elected unopposed) |
Blackwater Soil and Water Conservation District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Supervisor, Group 1 | John C. Salter source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
| Supervisor, Group 2 | Tanner Laney source | |
| Supervisor, Group 3 | Burlin Findley source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
| Supervisor, Group 4 | Lucas E. Killam source | |
| Supervisor, Group 5 | Mickey Diamond source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
Holley-Navarre Fire District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner, Seat 1 | Charles (Chuck) Cooper source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 2 | David R. Stone source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 3 | Christopher Tingle source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| Commissioner, Seat 4 | Darin Culberson source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 5 | Dennis Reilly source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
Midway Fire District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner, Seat 1 | Robert Murphy source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 2 | Justin Labrato source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
| Commissioner, Seat 3 | Richard W. Delp source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 4 | Neal Carter source | Re-elected (elected unopposed) |
| Commissioner, Seat 5 | John T. Poole source |
Pace Fire Rescue District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner, Seat 1 | Jeremy Johnston source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 2 | Bob Jankowski source | Next term: Brianna Mack (elected unopposed) |
| Commissioner, Seat 3 | Lynn Garrett source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 4 | Nick Gradia source | |
| Commissioner, Seat 5 | Daniel Mills source |
How many local governments Santa Rosa County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 14 local governments in Santa Rosa County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 3 | 3 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 9 | 6 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Santa Rosa County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 6.9% · White 78.4% · Black 5.5% · Asian 1.9% · Other or more than one race 7.3% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Quick answers
- Who is the Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller?
- Jason English (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Santa Rosa County, Florida.
- Who is the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser?
- Greg Brown II (Republican) is the Property Appraiser of Santa Rosa County, Florida.
- Who is the Santa Rosa County Sheriff?
- Robert "Bob" Johnson (Republican) is the Sheriff of Santa Rosa County, Florida.
- Who is the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections?
- Tappie Villane (Republican) is the Supervisor of Elections of Santa Rosa County, Florida.
- Who is the Santa Rosa County Tax Collector?
- Stan Colie Nichols (Republican) is the Tax Collector of Santa Rosa County, Florida.
- Who are the Santa Rosa County commissioners?
- Bobby Burkett (District 1); Kerry Smith (District 2); Rhett Rowell (District 3); Ray Eddington (District 4); Colten Wright (District 5).
- Who is on the Santa Rosa County School Board?
- Linda Sanborn (District 1); Elizabeth Hewey (District 2); Carol Boston (District 3); Charles "Charlie" Elliott (District 4); Scott Peden (District 5); Karen Barber (Superintendent of Schools).
- What is the population of Santa Rosa County?
- About 198,472 people, with a median age of 40.1; the median household income is $91,922 and 8.8% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- How many local governments are there in Santa Rosa County?
- 14 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 1 school district and 9 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Santa Rosa County?
- 3: Gulf Breeze, Jay, Milton. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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