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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 10, 2025
Agenda Item Number: D15
2023-4505
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Leslie Johnson(sole applicant) as an "At- Large"
appointment to the TDC District I Advisory Committee. This is Mayor Scholl's appointment.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This position was advertised due to the end of term of Ms. Patricia Neyra
Ms. Leslie Johnson was the sole applicant for this position.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Application Leslie Johnson.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DATE: August 25, 2025
TO: Christine Hurley, County Administrator
FROM: Sydney Schuhmacher, Administrative Assistant
Monroe County Tourist Development Council
RE: DAC I `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward the attached District I Advisory Committee "At Large" application to
the September 2025 BOCC meeting.
This position was advertised due to end of term of DAC I member, Patricia Neyra.
DISTRICT I - Encompasses the City Limits of Key West
"At Large" representative —Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism
business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within
the tax collection district for which they are applying. (The operative word within
this description is directly. This word means someone who is not in business nor
whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
The sole applicant was:
• Leslie Johnson
Approval of one (1) applicant is requested.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative
office at 305-296-1552.
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Application
LODGING INDUSTRY— shall be owners or operating/general manad "gers assistant general°.
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managers, director of sales and/or marketing, director of engineering, director of food and
beverage, director of operations/rooms, comptroller as executive (exempt employee level)
positions of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations
which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying).
TOURIST RELATED BUSINESS — shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist
development but who shall not be employed in any position listed above within the lodging
industry (motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks, and other tourist accommodations and
whose business is in the tax collection district for which they are applying).
X AT LARGE—Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism business and who shall
represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
they are applying. (The operative word within this description is directly. This means no
direct involvement by an applicant in a business or economic activity that is dependent upon
tourism).
Name: Leslie Johnson
Business Name: Pelagic Property Management
Business Address: 5555 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
Home Address: 1212 Von Phister St.
Key West, FL 33040
Business Phone: 305-780-7176
Cell Phone: 305-587-7510
*Email Address: leslie@pelagicpropertymanagement.com
*All correspondence and meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email.
Current Employment:
Property manager for long term apartment and mobile home rentals. CAM for Sunset Marina
Dockominium managing 120 boat slips and ship store.
Employment History:
1996-2005 Medline Industries Sales Manager and Sales Representative Medical Supply Co.
2005- present: property manager for golf courses, commercial real estate, long term
apartment and mobile home rentals in Florida, Illinois, and Texas
Construction Manager for long term rental developments
Or anizations/Membershi Affiliations :
Montessori Charter School Board Member 2003-2007
Montessori Children's School Treasurer 2008-2013
Lower Keys Medical Center Advisory Board Vice Chairman 2005— Present
Lower Keys District Hospital Board Appointee to Advisory Board 2005-2016
Chamber of Commerce Member
Key West High School Student Advisory Council Chair 2022 -Present
Key West High School Football Team Fundraising and Team Dinner Coordinator
Brief Summary as to your qualifications to serve on this committee:
I have been actively employed as a resident of Key West for 23 years and because of this I
am aware of the needs of our community. Additionally, I have a multi-generational family
residing in Key West and am raising 3 children who I hope would have the opportunity to
return to Key West if that is their desire. My leadership qualities include managing and
maintaining companies with large diverse staff members, providing monthly financial
reporting to owners and investors, and seeking ways to utilize technology. I feel a strong
fiduciary responsibility of how Monroe County Taxpayers money is spent.
Signature: Date: '�,� ,—
Application to be received no later than 5:00 p.m. August 22, 2026.
Important:
Applicants i notified y email that the application has en received by our office. If an
applicant does not receive notification, it is their n i i to contact the T' C office to
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