Elected Officials
The City of Anna Maria has a commission form of government. A Mayor and five Commissioners are elected to two-year terms. Two Commissioners are elected in even numbered years and the remaining three Commissioners are elected in odd numbered years. The Mayor is not a voting member of the Commission.
The Commission’s monthly work sessions convene at 7 PM on the second Thursday of each month. The Commission's regular monthly meeting is on the fourth Thursday at Anna Maria City Hall.
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
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Fran Barford, MayorFran served 8 years as a Temple Terrace City Council Member from 1990 to 1998 and Mayor from 1998 to 2004. During her years of service she also served on the MPO, Council of Governments, Regional Planning Council, and many other municipal and governmental committees. Fran is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Occupational Therapy and practiced privately and with the VA for 30 years in Florida. Retaining the residential importance of Anna Maria Island while recognizing that successful communities need a successful commercial base were campaign issues to Mayor Fran Barford. Understanding these important issues and insuring our city has a customer friendly approach to our residents are essential components to making this city the best it can be. Fran is married to George Barford, a labor attorney, and has 3 grown children. Term of office ends November 2010 |
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Jo Ann Mattick, Commissioneramcommmattick@cityofannamaria.com Commissioner Mattick is from Cincinnati, Ohio, having moved to Anna Maria in 2001 following a 40 year career in the health care field. She is dedicated to making decisions in a fair, objective and informed manner. Her goal is to encourage more residents to participate in city government so that decisions made by the Commission will be a true representation of the wishes of the majority of the residents. She welcomes your input via phone or E-mail regarding issues that concern you as an individual or the city as a whole. "Your Opinion Matters" to her. Term of office ends November 2010 |
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John Quam, Commission Chairpersonamcommquam@cityofannamaria.com Commissioner Quam holds a bachelors degree in Business Management from Fairleigh Dickenson University. He retired to Anna Maria in 1997 from New Jersey, after a 35 year career at BASF Corp, where he held managerial positions in marketing and logistics. He and wife, Birgit, have two children and two grandchildren. Term of office ends November 2011 |
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Harry Stoltzfus, Commissioneramcommstoltzfus@cityofannamaria.com Term of office ends November 2011 |
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Charles “Chuck” H. Webbamcommwebb@cityofannamaria.com Term of office ends November 2010 |
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Commissioner Dale Woodlandamcommwoodland@cityofannamaria.com Dale Woodland is a long time resident of the city of Anna Maria who has been active in City government by serving on various boards and committees over the years. Term of office ends November 2011 |
2009/2010 LIAISON Assignments for Mayor and Commissioners:
Fran Barford
- Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials
- Island Transportation Planning Organization
- Sarasota/Manatee Planning Organization
- Manasota League of Cities
JoAnn Mattick
- Environmental Education and Enhancement Committee
- Grant Exploration
- Transportation Enhancement Grant Committee
John Quam
- Island Players
- Historical Society
Harry Stoltzfus
- Anna Maria Island Community Center
Charles "Chuck" H. Webb
- Anna Maria City Pier
- Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
Dale Woodland
- Capital Improvements Advisory Committee