Santa Rosa Island Authority

This Authority was created in accordance with the Laws of Florida (1974), Chapter 245.00, Section 1, and approved through legislative act in 1983, Chapter 70-680 & 75-366, Laws of Florida. On that basis, the Santa Rosa Island authority administers the area known as Pensacola Beach. It is charged with the responsibility of beach maintenance, development of recreation facilities, and adoption and enforcement of rules, regulations and improvements within this area. The Authority shall consist of six (6) members, five (5) of whom shall be selected and appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Each Commissioner shall select and nominate one (1) member to be approved by a majority vote of the Board to serve a term concurrent with the term of the nominating Commissioner. The sixth member shall be an Escambia County resident of Santa Rosa Island elected at each general election by registered Escambia County voters residing on Santa Rosa Island (effective 11/1/83).

Santa Rosa Island Authority Website

Members

Bridgette Brooks, District 1
Term of Office: 11/22/16– 11/2024
Charles D. Thornton, District 2
Term of Office: 11/22/2022 – 11/2026
Jerome E. Watson, District 3
Term of Office: 2/06/14 – 11/2024
Elizabeth C. Callahan, District 4
Term of Office: Reappointed thru 11/2026
Gary "Bubba" Peters, District 5
Term of Office: 07/08/19 – 11/2024
Thomas Campanella, Elected
Term of Office: 11/2002 - 11/2022

Point of Contact:

Honorable David Stafford, Supervisor of Elections
Leigh Davis, Executive Director, SRIA

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