Senator Gaetz "Neighborhood Day"

Senator Don Gaetz will bring his Senate office to Crestview on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 for “Neighborhood Day.” From early morning until evening, the second-term Republican will meet one-on-one with residents, speak with business and civic leaders, local organizations and walk door-to-door.

Neighborhood Day begins at 7:15 a.m. with Gaetz discussing a variety of issues live on 1260-AM WFTW with radio host Ken Walsh. At 8 a.m., he will sit down for an interview with Cal Zethmayr of "The Z-FILES" on WAAZ-FM 104.7 and WJSB-AM 1050.

Gaetz will then speak to the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee beginning at 8:30 a.m.

From 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Gaetz will bring his Senate office to the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 1447 Commerce Drive. There, he'll meet individually with the citizens of Crestview.

As he has done during similar “Neighborhood Days” over the past six years, Gaetz wants to listen to whatever is on citizens' minds. Individuals having problems with state agencies are also invited to stop by. Constituents don't need an appointment, but can drop in at the Chamber and have a cup of coffee. However, if a specific time is desired, call 1-(866)-450-4DON toll-free from anywhere in Florida.

At 12 p.m., Senator Gaetz will speak at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Northwest Florida Blood Services Center, which is located at 2400 Ferdon Boulevard, Suite B. Gaetz will then visit with the Crestview News Bulletin Editorial Board at 12:45 p.m.

Directly following his afternoon office hours at 3:30 p.m., Gaetz will meet with board members of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce.

Afterwards, he will travel to the Crestview Fire Department to chat with firefighters about their issues and concerns starting at 4:45 p.m. Then, at 5:30 p.m., he will talk one-on-one with former State Representative Jerry Melvin on Crestview Community Television.

In the late afternoon, Gaetz will hit the streets of Crestview, walking door-to-door to meet with residents in their own homes. Before his 2006 election to the Senate and since then, Gaetz has knocked on over 25,000 doors in Northwest Florida.

"The best ideas don't come from Washington or Tallahassee. All too often that's where the problems are," Gaetz said. "I learn so much from talking with people on their own doorsteps and sitting at their kitchen tables."

Gaetz’ current senate district includes Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties. However, based on the current redistricting plans approved by the Florida Legislature and authorized by the Florida Supreme Court, Senator Gaetz’ newly drawn district will encompass the counties of Jackson, Washington, Holmes, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties after the November 2012 election.

Gaetz was elected to the Senate in 2006 following six years as Superintendent of Schools in Okaloosa County. Previously, he served on the Okaloosa County school board and was the first town chairman of Seaside in Walton County.

As a member of the Senate, Gaetz currently serves on several senate committees including the Senate Committee on Reapportionment which he is Chairman. In addition, he serves on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations, Health Regulation, Banking and Insurance, Budget, Health and Human Services Appropriations, Rules, Rules Committee on Ethics and Elections and the Joint Legislative Budget Commission. He has been designated by his fellow senate colleagues to be the next President of the Senate beginning in November 2012.

For more information on “Neighborhood Day” or to make an appointment to meet with Senator Gaetz during our office hours, please contact Melissa Ullery at 1-866-450-4DON or ullery.melissa.s04@flsenate.gov

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For more information about this or any other issue, please contact Senator Don Gaetz, by e-mail at gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov , by letter, 4300 Legendary Drive, Suite 230, Destin, FL 32541 or call 1-866-450-4DON toll free from anywhere in Florida.
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