McGlon steps down from school board
Gulf County School Board Member Denny McGlon will step down from his District 1 seat at the end of this month.
In a Wednesday letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, McGlon wrote that “it is with a myriad of mixed emotions” that he would resign from his post Jan. 31.
“It has truly been an honor and a highlight of my life to be able to serve in this capacity,” he wrote. “Coming to this decision has been a process for me, and one I have not made without prayer and wise counsel.
“My family and I have undergone unexpected challenges over the past couple of years, and I know it is time for me to reprioritize and refocus on my personal life, “McGlon wrote.
A former chairman of the school board, McGlon, 51, represents a district that includes the Wewahitchka area. He has served since 2018, when he first took office, after defeating Bernadette Hackett in the August primary.
In his letter, McGlon thanked DeSantis “for your own dedication and service to the state of Florida and our nation. While my position is on a much smaller scale, I have learned how difficult it can be to juggle so many things at the same time.
“May God continue to bless you and your family,” he concluded. “I pray the Lord grant you His wisdom in the appointment of a replacement for this position. We have great people in Gulf County, and Wewahitchka, in particular.”
Gulf County Supervisor of Elections Rhonda Pierce said that because McGlon has served 26 months of his term, with 22 months remaining. Florida law does not require that a special election will be held.
In the event that the governor names a replacement, that person would serve up until 2026, when an election would be held for a full four-year term. Gulf County school board members earn $32,814 annually.
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