On October 18, 2012, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners established the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to develop a plan, take public input and set the final goals for the community’s use of RESTORE funds. The Committee will review projects and submit recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration. The Committee will consist of nine members who are residents of Escambia County, with committee members individually representing the financial industry, the business community, transportation, government, the City of Pensacola, local environmental advocacy organizations, citizens-at-large, and two unrestricted at-large positions to be determined by Board approval.

The environmental committee representative will be selected by consensus of the local advocacy organizations who have been asked to nominate one person to represent the environmental segment. The Escambia County Community and Environment Department is hosting a meeting January 7, 2013, at the County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, to facilitate the selection process.

Early nominations can be made by submitting the person’s name and a short bio to Keith Wilkins at the address below before January 2, 2013. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the selection meeting January 7, 2013. If a single selection cannot be determined by consensus, the final individuals will be asked to submit resumes to the Community and Environment Department by 5 p.m. on January 11, 2013 with the names submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for final selection. The final selection of all candidates will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners at their regularly scheduled meeting January 17, 2013. For further information or to make a nomination, please contact Pat Chunn or Keith Wilkins at 595-4988, kwilkins@myescambia.com or 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32502.