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Biography
Lynda I. Kirker is a retired chief financial officer of Flagler Hospital and Flagler Healthcare System and a certified public accountant, per the district's board page and her News4JAX voter guide questionnaire. She holds a business degree from Stetson University and sits in Group 1 on the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District Commission, per the same sources. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Lynda I. Kirker.
Top Priorities
- Accessibility
- Safety
- Stewardship of tax dollars
Per the News4JAX voter guide questionnaire.
Campaign Finance
$100 raised · county campaign-finance filings
Biography
Melanie Sunshine Neale is the founder of Sunshine Cruising Yachts, a Florida yacht brokerage, per the company's website and a St. Augustine relocation guide profile. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Melanie Sunshine Neale.
iAbout this race
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: Lynda I. Kirker and Melanie Sunshine Neale meet in a nonpartisan race, per the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections' official General Election Candidates list (updated September 17, 2026).
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Florida House District 18, Florida House District 19, Florida House District 20
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Questions about this race
Who is running for St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District Commission Group 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District Commission Group 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lynda I. Kirker and Melanie Sunshine Neale. Candidate information follows official St Johns County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District Commission Group 1 election in Florida?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact St. Johns County ballot?
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