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Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones Will Not Seek Reelection
June 14, 2024
Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones has announced that he will not seek reelection after serving since being appointed in 1995.
“After serving the people of this community for nearly 30 years, it is with a heavy heart that I announce I will not seek reelection. This decision was not made easily. After much thought and prayer, I have decided it is time to step back due to personal reasons that require my full attention,” Jones said. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Escambia County as their property appraiser.”
Jones said he tenure was marked by significant achievements, including leveraging technology to increase office efficiency, implementing year-round filing for homestead exemptions, and opening an office in Molino to better serve North Escambia residents.
Jones has endorsed his choice for a successor.
“I fully support the candidacy of Escambia County Property Appraiser Chief Deputy Gary ‘Bubba’ Peters. Bubba has been with the office for over 20 years, starting as a student and earning his way to the chief deputy position,” Jones said.”Bubba will continue providing quality public service, as well as proven leadership and professionalism that our citizens deserve. I urge my fellow Escambia County residents to support him.”
Peters officially filed to run for Escambia County Tax Collector on Thursday.
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9 Responses to “Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones Will Not Seek Reelection”
Glad Jones is gone..there way to long. Best of luck to Mr. Peters.
Will you be moving back to Tallahassee FL.? My ex-husband used to play softball with you back in the mid to late ’80s then we lost touch with you and your family. I lived in Pensacola from 2015 to 2019 but moved back to Tallahassee due to Covid and being closer to family. Hope you enjoy your retirement! Job well done in Pensacola!
Congratulations Chris on your decision to retire. Enjoy your time with family and friends. No doubt in my mind that Bubba will maintain and improve the integrity you have left in this office. Proven record over 20 years already. Experience can only be a tremendous impact. God Bless you Bubba and full support for you will be a given.
Enjoy retirement Mr. Jones. Bubba Peters is a great guy I have known all his llife and will make Escambia County proud. He has my full support!
Incumbents stay in office too long and then pass on their position to an “anointed” successor …..don’t you people ever get tired of the good ole boy system….at the very least he deserves competition.
Chris, We wish you the best of everything in your retirement. You’ve always done a great and honest job, even during some very stressful times. Thanks for everything you’ve done for us.
Some people still have class.
Best wishes in the future, Mr Jones.
We’ve had a Jones in office for so long I don’t know what I’ll do without one. Lol. We will miss him. He has done a very good job.
Bubba is a well qualified and honest individual who will serve our city with integrity and respect for all citizens of Escambia County.He has my vote and support for this position.May God Bless you Bubba and give you the strength and peace to endure this election.