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Don Townsend

REPUBLICAN

Don Townsend is running for Dade County Commission Chair, Republican Primary.

Political background

This is Don Townsend's first entry into politics.

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Ballotpedia

Professional background

Don is currently the County Clerk & Chief Financial Officer. He previously served as the Chief Operations Officer & Chief Security with the Bank of Dade.

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LinkedIn

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Candidate website

Personal background

Don graduated from Northwest Georgia High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and public administration from the University of Georgia and a diploma from Louisiana State University's graduate school of banking and finance. Don is a Christian and serves as a Deacon at Silverdale Baptist Church. He served in several organizations, such as former Secretary-Treasurer with the Trenton-Dade Optimist Club, former President of the Dade County Kiwanis Club, Trenton-Dade County Lions Club, former director and member of the Dade County Chamber of Commerce, and as a former member of the Dade County Historical Society.

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Candidate website

Public Services

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Economy

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Education

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Public Safety

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Housing & Urban Development

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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