What is a State Committeeman?
State Committeemen (and State Committeewomen) are elected on county ballots to four year terms but are not considered an elected official. They are considered by the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) as County Party Representatives who are the vital link between the State and County Executive Committees.
The SCM's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The SCM's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serve as an at-large member of the County Executive Committee
- Assist in created and implementing voter registration drives throughout the County.
- Act as a liaison between the State and County Executive Boards
- Help establish programs and policies for the RPOF
I am a lifelong Republican who moved to Clay County in 2007. My experience with the Clay County Republican Party began over 8 years ago when our outgoing SCM, Doug Conkey, invited me to get involved with the Clay Republican Party. In October 2009, I became a Member of the Clay Republican Executive Committee (REC) and have been active in many aspects of the REC:
- Setup and regularly worked in REC election campaign headquarters
- Revamped the REC website and created Facebook and Twitter feeds
- Elected 3 times as the REC Secretary
- Worked to streamline REC By-laws, improved communications with members and increased membership retention within the REC
- Served as the liaison to the Clay County Governmental Affairs Committee
- Personally recommended by current and past State Committeemen and CommitteeWomen, elected officials, and numerous Clay County Republicans
Why Should You Vote for Me?
I so appreciate the support of the community in electing me as your next District Supervisor of the Middle Village CDD, Seat 5! Thanks to everyone who made the effort to engage in the voting process via Mail, Early Voting, and on Election Day Nov 4th. Whether I earned your vote or not, I will work hard to represent all CDD residents. Please don't hesitate to contact me with concerns and suggestions.
Sincerely,
Rod D. Swartz
Sincerely,
Rod D. Swartz
Thank You for the Endorsements!
“Rod is a problem solver, team player and knows how to accomplish any task timely and within budget. His knowledge of technology is invaluable.” - Deborah Ricks, former Mayor, Green Cove Springs, Florida, Clay County State Committeewoman
“It is my pleasure to support you for the Middle Village CDD Seat 5. I am sure with your organizational and technical talents, you would be a great asset to the Middle Village CDD Board.” – Chance Irvine, retired FL State Representative
"Rod has donated countless hours to bettering Clay County and the Oakleaf area. He is the type of community leader we need representing our values and protecting our quality of life. I am proud to support Rod Swartz for CDD." - Janice Kerekes, Clay County School Board
“Rod Swartz is a strong leader that will help increase the great quality of life in the Oakleaf area of Clay County. He is a strong conservative voice that can make the tough decisions. I urge you to vote for Rod Swartz this November." - Skylar Zander, Clay County Soil & Water Management Supervisor, National Committeeman, Florida Federation of Young Republicans
"I had the pleasure of serving with Rod Swartz on the Double Branch CDD Board. I was impressed with his attention to detail and dedication to our community." - Chad Davis, OakLeaf Double Branch CDD Supervisor
"Rod is a genuine person with a solid character. He is very passionate and idea-oriented. I would highly recommend him for the open CDD Board seat." - Harley Scalf, Pastor Restoration Church Oakleaf
"Rod is always on the cutting edge of technology and is innovative. He knows how to streamline things to get them done in the most efficient and pleasant way possible. What I like most about Rod is his enduring cheerfulness. He is a deeply committed Christian and shows the highest Christian ideals of good fellowship and goodwill all day, every day and with everyone. Rod is one of the most admirable people I know and he is an inspiration. You can't have a bad day or stay in a bad mood when Rod is around. I can't imagine anyone NOT voting for him. He is up to the challenge. People always say they want an honest, decent candidate who truly represents the people. Rod fits the bill perfectly." - Naomi Roberts, Former Secretary of Clay County Republican Party
“It is my pleasure to support you for the Middle Village CDD Seat 5. I am sure with your organizational and technical talents, you would be a great asset to the Middle Village CDD Board.” – Chance Irvine, retired FL State Representative
"Rod has donated countless hours to bettering Clay County and the Oakleaf area. He is the type of community leader we need representing our values and protecting our quality of life. I am proud to support Rod Swartz for CDD." - Janice Kerekes, Clay County School Board
“Rod Swartz is a strong leader that will help increase the great quality of life in the Oakleaf area of Clay County. He is a strong conservative voice that can make the tough decisions. I urge you to vote for Rod Swartz this November." - Skylar Zander, Clay County Soil & Water Management Supervisor, National Committeeman, Florida Federation of Young Republicans
"I had the pleasure of serving with Rod Swartz on the Double Branch CDD Board. I was impressed with his attention to detail and dedication to our community." - Chad Davis, OakLeaf Double Branch CDD Supervisor
"Rod is a genuine person with a solid character. He is very passionate and idea-oriented. I would highly recommend him for the open CDD Board seat." - Harley Scalf, Pastor Restoration Church Oakleaf
"Rod is always on the cutting edge of technology and is innovative. He knows how to streamline things to get them done in the most efficient and pleasant way possible. What I like most about Rod is his enduring cheerfulness. He is a deeply committed Christian and shows the highest Christian ideals of good fellowship and goodwill all day, every day and with everyone. Rod is one of the most admirable people I know and he is an inspiration. You can't have a bad day or stay in a bad mood when Rod is around. I can't imagine anyone NOT voting for him. He is up to the challenge. People always say they want an honest, decent candidate who truly represents the people. Rod fits the bill perfectly." - Naomi Roberts, Former Secretary of Clay County Republican Party
My name is Rod Swartz and I am running to fill the vacated seat on the Middle Village CDD (Phase 2-West of Brannan Field Road) which our long-time friend Craig Stoops had previously held before being redeployed to Peru.
Why I'm Running: Like many of us, our family moved to OakLeaf from somewhere else almost 8 years ago (Ohio in our case). My wife, Kate, and our two sons, both of which are now in high school (how time flies!) loved the mixture of nature and access to amenities, great schools, and the instant sense of community that is OakLeaf. Coming from military families, we both saw first-hand the expectation of serving. Knowing that great communities come from involvement in them, Kate and I volunteered regularly as sport coaches, Cub and then Boy Scout leaders, at our church (Elevate Life Church), and now as Kate is the OakLeaf Orcas and OakLeaf High School Knights swim coach.
Background: I was urged by residents to serve on the Double Branch/Phase 1 CDD from 2008-2012 during a very trying time in our community when the economy was at its worst. Even still, during those challenges I worked hard to restrain any increases in assessments while personally working to urge my fellow Board members to build with remaining funds (which came in under budget and on time) the Phase 1 Fitness Center that we all get to enjoy today. My experience as a business owner having employed hundreds of people, balancing budgets, and solving problems for over 20 years combined with my recently earning a Masters of Business Administration from Saint Leo University should assure the voters I will bring to the Board an understanding of how to work together with the other Board members to ensure OakLeaf is a desired location resulting in growing property values, stable if not declining annual assessments, and pride in our community.
Endorsements: I have been humbled to receive recommendations from several recognized leaders in the community as you can see below.
Please make sure to turn in your ballot via mail on or before Nov 4 or by dropping it off at our community's early voting place at the Eagle Landing location from Sat Oct 25-Sat Nov 1. Election day is Tuesday 4 November at OakLeaf Baptist Church from 7a-7pm
If you would like to learn more about me, my background, and my goals for our community please visit our website (www.RodSwartz.com) or Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/rodswartzpublic). Please share this website with your neighbors as email, website, and social media are the only ways I can get the word out for this election.
Thank you for being an involved voter and for your support!
Why I'm Running: Like many of us, our family moved to OakLeaf from somewhere else almost 8 years ago (Ohio in our case). My wife, Kate, and our two sons, both of which are now in high school (how time flies!) loved the mixture of nature and access to amenities, great schools, and the instant sense of community that is OakLeaf. Coming from military families, we both saw first-hand the expectation of serving. Knowing that great communities come from involvement in them, Kate and I volunteered regularly as sport coaches, Cub and then Boy Scout leaders, at our church (Elevate Life Church), and now as Kate is the OakLeaf Orcas and OakLeaf High School Knights swim coach.
Background: I was urged by residents to serve on the Double Branch/Phase 1 CDD from 2008-2012 during a very trying time in our community when the economy was at its worst. Even still, during those challenges I worked hard to restrain any increases in assessments while personally working to urge my fellow Board members to build with remaining funds (which came in under budget and on time) the Phase 1 Fitness Center that we all get to enjoy today. My experience as a business owner having employed hundreds of people, balancing budgets, and solving problems for over 20 years combined with my recently earning a Masters of Business Administration from Saint Leo University should assure the voters I will bring to the Board an understanding of how to work together with the other Board members to ensure OakLeaf is a desired location resulting in growing property values, stable if not declining annual assessments, and pride in our community.
Endorsements: I have been humbled to receive recommendations from several recognized leaders in the community as you can see below.
Please make sure to turn in your ballot via mail on or before Nov 4 or by dropping it off at our community's early voting place at the Eagle Landing location from Sat Oct 25-Sat Nov 1. Election day is Tuesday 4 November at OakLeaf Baptist Church from 7a-7pm
If you would like to learn more about me, my background, and my goals for our community please visit our website (www.RodSwartz.com) or Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/rodswartzpublic). Please share this website with your neighbors as email, website, and social media are the only ways I can get the word out for this election.
Thank you for being an involved voter and for your support!
A Message from Rod
Almost daily I come across OakLeaf residents who share with me their concerns as well as hopes for our community. Invariably, what I hear is that they want leadership that is conservative and strong, without compromising integrity and honesty. They want leaders who will represent the hardworking people and families of our community and fight for a better future – a future with stronger families and businesses, that sense of community that initially attracted us here, better security and a more responsive local government that knows it works for the residents. I share that vision, and that is why I am running for the OakLeaf Middle Village CDD, Seat 5 on November 4th (www.clayelections.com to register by October 6th).
I care about the concerns you have and my door is always open to discuss any issues that are important to you and your family.
Sincerely,
I care about the concerns you have and my door is always open to discuss any issues that are important to you and your family.
Sincerely,
About Rod
Currently, Rod is completing his first term as a District Supervisor with the Oakleaf Double Branch CDD. He is the owner of a financial services business that he started over 18 years ago. Prior to that, Rod ran a successful database programming and computer consulting firm. Today he enjoys the privileged of working with his clients to help them reduce financial stress and press on towards achieving their goals of being debt free and financially independent. Previously, in 2009-10 he was asked to serve on the Clay County Charter Review committee and was instrumental in writing legislation which when placed to the voters passed overwhelmingly. Rod also serves on the Board of the Clay County Republican Executive Committee, the Clay Virtual School SAC, and works as a Soccer Referee.
Rod grew up on a farm just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio where he learned the Midwestern values of hard work and thrift. He attended the University of Cincinnati where he majored in Business Operations Management and graduated Cum Laude. Rod is currently on track to graduate from Western Governors University with and MBA in January of 2014.
While at the University of Cincinnati, he met his wife of now 20 years, Kate, who is a 7th-8th grade Language Arts ESE teacher at OakLeaf Jr. High School. They and their two sons live in the Cannons Point subdivision of OakLeaf and attend Pinewood Presbyterian Church in Middleburg.
Rod grew up on a farm just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio where he learned the Midwestern values of hard work and thrift. He attended the University of Cincinnati where he majored in Business Operations Management and graduated Cum Laude. Rod is currently on track to graduate from Western Governors University with and MBA in January of 2014.
While at the University of Cincinnati, he met his wife of now 20 years, Kate, who is a 7th-8th grade Language Arts ESE teacher at OakLeaf Jr. High School. They and their two sons live in the Cannons Point subdivision of OakLeaf and attend Pinewood Presbyterian Church in Middleburg.
Qualified for Re-Election to
OakLeaf Double Branch CDD, Seat 5
I'm thankful to the residents who signed the required petitions to allow me to be placed on the ballot for re-election to the Seat I have been honored to represent OakLeaf Double Branch (aka Phase 1 or OakLeaf Village) CDD for the past 4 years. I am excited and proud to serve this community. I continue to look forward to hearing from our residents on the needs and direction of our community in the future.
This election I will have an opponent unlike the other two Seats (1 and 3) which filed unopposed. This means I will be on the November 6th ballot in Precinct 115 and would appreciate the opportunity to earn your vote. We've setup a Facebook Page for you to get updates on the campaign at http://www.facebook.com/rodswartzpublic and hope you will become a fan!
As my record shows (see Bio Page), I continue to work to ensure that this community provides value to the residents while controlling costs and encouraging fiscal responsibility as well as restraint in over-regulation of vendors or sports providers. Having lived in OakLeaf since 2007, I and our family have been involved in various serving opportunities. I understand the intricacies of the relationships that make this community work while at the same time I bring my 20 plus years of running businesses to help run this community more like a business.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me as well as subscribe to my email list for updates. I also have a Facebook page if you prefer that format for updates. Both options are available to the right.
Thank you for your support and I hope you will tell your friends in OakLeaf about me so I can earn their vote as well!
This election I will have an opponent unlike the other two Seats (1 and 3) which filed unopposed. This means I will be on the November 6th ballot in Precinct 115 and would appreciate the opportunity to earn your vote. We've setup a Facebook Page for you to get updates on the campaign at http://www.facebook.com/rodswartzpublic and hope you will become a fan!
As my record shows (see Bio Page), I continue to work to ensure that this community provides value to the residents while controlling costs and encouraging fiscal responsibility as well as restraint in over-regulation of vendors or sports providers. Having lived in OakLeaf since 2007, I and our family have been involved in various serving opportunities. I understand the intricacies of the relationships that make this community work while at the same time I bring my 20 plus years of running businesses to help run this community more like a business.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me as well as subscribe to my email list for updates. I also have a Facebook page if you prefer that format for updates. Both options are available to the right.
Thank you for your support and I hope you will tell your friends in OakLeaf about me so I can earn their vote as well!