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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 use my voice to advocate for meaningful legislation and fairness, to fund pressing infrastructure needs with managed growth, to complete 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 so we can get back to work to keep Atlantic Beach special!
Preserve Atlantic Beach Elementary School
Serve ALL of Atlantic Beach
Support First Responders & Citizen Welfare
Provide Effective & Responsive City Services
Protect our Residential Quality of Life through Right-Sized Development
Prioritze Resiliency/Infrastructure Projeets
Promote Environmental Stewardship
Protect Tree, Beach, Marsh & Park Assets
Seek our Fair Share from COJ
Plan for Safe Streets City-Wide
Have Robust Community Engagement & Partnerships
Improve the Mayport Corridor
Support Local Businesses & Our Military
Lead with Civility & Transparency in Government
I am very proud to have the public safety endorsement of the Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 122
Ellen has proven her support of Atlantic Beach Elementary School and is part of the SAVE ABE movement.
Ellen is “Mayma” to her grandkids
Ellen brought back the Tour de Parks bike event.
Ellen worked to strengthen protection of our maritime tree canopy
Ellen organized an Opioid Awareness Seminar
Ellen is committed to our parks, to the environment, and to preserving green space
My son the JFRD Firefighter!
I played an integral role in making the Donner Park splash pad possible.
Lowered Millage Rate
No Property Tax Increases
Commission Civility Pledge
Accessible, Responsive Leadership
Farmers Market
Environmental Stewardship Priority
Nonpartisan Approach
Annual Priority-Setting
Balanced Budgets
Funding from COJ for Baker Center Expansion
Funding from COJ for Lifeguard Station
SIncrease in Public City Outreach
Education Forum
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
Engaged on Sea Oats Plantings
Significant Reserve Fund
Selva Preserve Purchase
Updated Stormwater Master Plan
Aquatic Gardens Infrastructure Project
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
Updated Zoning of various PUDs
Seminole-Sherry Safe Routes to School Path Completed
Lower Seminole Road Infrastructure Project
Donner Road Infrastructure Project
Street-by-Street Parking Solutions
Stormwater Repair N. Seminole Road
State Funding for Aquatic Gardens Infrastructure
Council on Health and Well-Being
Gas Station Ordinance
Constitutional Sign Ordinance
Coastal Vulnerability Assessment
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
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
Jazz Festival
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
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
Renewed Shakespeare in the Park
Healthy Workforce Programs
3 Beaches Hurricane Dorian Drive
Police Chaplain
100 Mayors Children’s Movement
Public Art/Facade Improvement Program
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
Member, North Beaches Ministries
This is a nonpartisan race. As a candidate running for a third term 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:
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.
I shall at all times conduct myself professionally and in a manner endeavoring to set a positive example for our community.
I shall not make statements that falsify, distort, or misrepresent facts, or approve the use such statements in campaign materials.
I shall limit any criticism of my opponent(s) to legitimate challenges of his/her record, suitability, qualifications, statements, and positions.
I shall not publish, display, or circulate anonymous campaign literature or advertising, nor tolerate my supporters doing so.
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).
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.
I shall not use or permit the use of malicious untruths or innuendos about the personal life or family members of my opponent(s).
I shall not make or condone any unfounded accusations that discredit the credibility of my opponent(s).
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.
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!
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