Joe Elliott
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Resident Of Wildwood Since: 2015
Year Elected To City Commission: November 2016 (sworn in January 2017)
Additional Offices/Positions Held:
- Florida League of Cities: Advocacy Committee, Legislative Committee, and Heartland Local League
- Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, member
- The Villages® Community Development District 8, supervisor
- The Villages® Architectural Review Committee, member
- Sumter County Tourist Board, member
- Sumter Landing Republican Club, president
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) of The Villages®, member
- Ocala Jeep Club, charity director
Notable Awards/Honors:
- Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero award for outstanding advocacy and leadership in supporting local governance rights
Favorite Place/Thing in Wildwood: The Railyard and Lake Deaton Park
What Makes Wildwood Special? The city reminds me of the childhood book, The Little Engine That Could. Like that engine, we may not be superheroes, but we are determined to be the best we can be—for employees, residents, and businesses.
Current Priorities as Commissioner: Municipal governance, transportation, and regional collaboration, public services, and quality of life
Current Term Expires: December 2028
Education:
- M.S., Engineering Management, George Washington University
- B.S., Engineering, Old Dominion University
Current Career: Retired from engineering
Prior Career(s): 30 years at NASA; six years in the U.S. Army (served in Vietnam and Germany, and CONUS)
Personal/Family Info: Married to my wife Barbara since 1970; have lived in three different countries and 10 states in the U.S.., including Washington D.C.
Hobbies: Jeeps and off-road activities; engagement, learning, and improvement
Favorite Superhero: My wife, Barbara
