As a proud Floridian since 1954, I grew up in Tallahassee, entered the US Army after high school and after basic training, went to Ft. Leonardwood, MO (home of the US Army Corp of Engineers) for advanced individual training (AIT) and received certification as a Water Purification Specialist. After honorable discharge, and receiving my Law Enforcement Certification in 1972, I worked for Tallahassee PD, Mulberry FL PD, and City of Miami where I retired. Those City of Miami PD days included the Overtown and Liberty City riots, up close and personal.

I served in Homicide, Undercover Task Force, Robbery and Training. I competed for decades in the Police and Fire Games and won Gold in combat shooting, swimming and golf. I raised money for various charities as past state director and president of Florida's Sabal Palm Jaycees.

After living in Sewall's Point for over a decade and attending many public meetings, chairing the Sewall's Point Code Enforcement Board and being a member for six years, I've felt each new Commission and Town Manager spend more money. My goal is to reduce spending. I’ve also served as the Martin County GOP Republican Executive Committee Precinct Committeeman for many years representing Sewall's Point for Martin County.

Sealed bids for all Sewall's Point projects would be a great start toward transparency, rather than hiring people that hire people to spend our tax dollars. All spending should be put before the residents with full disclosure and cost benefit analysis to determine, without bias, best outcomes… 

With the current overall political climate, it's more important than ever to be a mouthpiece for residents and common sense.  Prompt and transparent FOIA requests are essential to open government and increase trust in government affairs. I call it Fast FOIA!

Our town enjoys the protection of excellent officers and staff. I believe my background in law enforcement provides a much-needed resource for planning and action, to reduce officer and staff turnover, so our Police Department can remain strong and locally managed. We want safe streets, enforced traffic laws, reasonable codes, unbiased code and law enforcement, low taxes, and most of all, a town commission eager to assist the people.

Local Endorsements:

Dan Bongino, American Political Commentator and Sewall's Point Resident

MaryLynn Magar Chair Martin County GOP and previous Florida House of Representatives

Ruth Pietruszewski, Martin County Tax Collector

Town residents wanting more accountability in government

Being a town commissioner is a thankless job, and I'd rather play golf and spend time with my beautiful granddaughters. It’s because of them, I’m running. We must preserve the future for our kids.

To discuss our town or if I may put a sign in your yard, please call, text or email me. Thank you for your support! 772-233-1906 electcolson.com [email protected]

Johnny Colson