Associate Members

Franklin County Commissioner District 1

Tami Ray-Hutchinson is a Franklin County native with over 25 years of professional experience in Finance & Accounting. Currently She is the Rental Accounting Manger for Resort Vacation Properties.

Ted Mosteller has been a active in volunteering in community events for over 50 years in Franklin County.

Christy Thompson, Franklin County School, High School Dean

Ricky is a lifetime Franklin County resident and also is a current Candidate for County Commissioner for District 1

Jan Thomas owns and manages commercial space in the historic downtown Orman Building,32 Avenue D, along with husband Lowell. According to Franklin County title records, Thomas Orman bought the lots in 1856, building circa 1860. Descendants owned and leased the building continuously for 118 years. Iona Andrews the last descendant sold, in 1978 to local Roger Newton; artist Kristin Anderson bought it in 1985. Hutchinson Design & Construction completed a nine month restoration in 2000; the Orman Building proudly continues to be maintained by the skilled local contractors who worked on the initial project.

Sheriff AJ "Tony" Smith, Franklin County Florida Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Franklin County Property Appraiser

I am pleased to announce my candidacy to become the next elected Tax Collector for Franklin County. I am currently a real estate broker associate with Anchor Realty on St. George Island. Over the years, I have worked in banking, accounting, management, claims administration, education and both real estate sales and property management. I have gained valuable experience in finance, sales, negotiations, marketing, strategic planning, budgeting, and human resources.

Franklin County School Baord Member District 4

Connie Polous has lived in Franklin County for 53 years and has been employed at the Franklin County Tax Collectors office for 22 years and managed the Carrabelle Annex office for the Tax Collector for 11 years. Connie is married to Dewitt Polous with 2 children and 4 grandchildren Eric Polous (Wife Heather Polous), Donna Brooke Polous.  

Dawn Lee McKenna was born in South Florida and grew up there and in the Keys before moving to East Tennessee twenty years ago. She is the author of "See You" and the bestselling "Forgotten Coast Florida" suspense series, set in Apalachicola Low Tide Rip Tide What Washes Up Landfall Dead Wake Awash Apparent Wind