• Reduce administrative overhead within our County government
• Keep our property tax millage rate down
• Introduce and advocate tax reductions for our senior citizens
• Support road improvements including the paving of 90 miles of dirt roads, increase dirt road stabilization & maintenance
• Improve Jefferson County's economic and tourism development activities
• Advocate and continue to work for springs protection and water quality in our County and region
• Improve public safety and emergency/fire rescue services
• Provide countywide key road, bridge & drainage improvements

• Promote a roadside wild flower beautification plan
• Improve public library resources
• Improve parks and recreational opportunities
• Promote & support cycling event raising over $13,000 for Jefferson 4-H Youth Leadership Program

• Develop Quality Jobs and Businesses Friendly to our Community
• Encourage and Retain Existing Area Businesses

• Improve Water Quality and Environmental Review Processes
• Conserve our Abundant Natural and Wildlife Resources
• Support Proven Growth Management Principles

• Improve Existing Roadways and Roadway Funding
• Develop Infrastructure Using "Smart Growth" Methods
• Support Improved Medical and Emergency Services

• Married to Mack A. Barfield, Jr.
• Daughter of Isabelle and Tony de Sercey
• Member - Jefferson Arts Gallery
• Member - Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
• Member - Florida Farm Bureau
• Member - Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy

• Betsy Barfield Photography - Founder and CEO
• Advanced County Commissioner Certification
• Tallahassee Community College - Graduated with Honors
• Jefferson County High School

• Commission Appointee - Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency
• Commission Appointee - Gulf Coast/BP Consortium
• Commission Appointee - Tourist Development Council
• Graduate - Leadership Tallahassee Class XVII
• Catalyst - Knight Creative Communities Initiative

We have all heard the adage "It takes a village to raise a child". In County government, it takes a vote of three to move an item forward. Four years ago I promised to be "A New Voice For A New Day." I gave you my three guiding principles which I have followed when making policy decisions. I have kept that promise to you and would like to share the accomplishments over the last eight years.

Promoting Sensible Economic Development

• Worked with our community to create a Vision Action Plan for Jefferson County
• Successfully lobbied the Florida Legislature to keep Jefferson Correctional Institution open
• Introduced and passed a referendum for a business tax abatement ordinance
• Commission Appointee on the BP Gulf Coast Consortium
• Commission Appointee on the Tourist Development Council

Protecting Your Environment

• Successfully kept Ward Creek (3,200 acres of pristine public property) from transferring to private hands
• Advocated and passed springs protection legislation
• Supported the revitalization and restoration of the head waters of Wacissa Springs
• Watchdog for Lloyd Historic District and wetlands setback in the Land Development Code

Improving Transportation and Infrastructure

• Suspended operations at the rock mine and allocated those employees, resources and equipment to our road paving and dirt road improvement programs
• Advocated for the renewal of a road bond to pave 90+ miles of dirt roads
• Created a dirt road stabilization program
• Created a canopy road network/program which highlights the beauty of our County

• Commision Appointee on the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) - bringing millions of transportation dollars into the County for road, safety and bridge improvements
• Created and circulated a Transportation Plan for Jefferson County
• Re-instituted the Community Traffic Safety Team
• Created a 'for fee' pilot program for private roads maintenance assistance
• Served as the lead Commissioner for the approval of a master bike/pedestrian plan

Tax Breaks

• Introduced and lobbied for an elder living quarters tax abatement
• Introduced a low income senior exemption on property tax
• Lowered solid waste fees

Administrative

• Our County is fiscally sound due to the judicious allocation of limited resources
• Re-located the extension office & sold building to private business
• Streamlined county administrative functions
• Retired old equipment for new efficient equipment
• Leveled the fire assessment; county residents were paying, not city residents
• Created a code enforcement magistrate system of government
• Brought our agenda and meetings 'into the sunshine' by ending the practice of adding non-emergency items to our agenda without proper public notice
• Built Fire/EMS headquarters - no debt
• Built Solid Waste headquarters - no debt
• Updated public library resources and facilities
• Hired an experienced County Coordinator to efficiently apply approved Commission policies and directives

I have worked hard to make sure that common sense is applied towards good government. Let's keep Jefferson County moving forward!

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your County Commissioner.