Tim Burton, an appointed commissioner on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District Board, seeks a full term representing Seat 2 in the Nov. 3 general election. The nonpartisan race also includes Catherine Brandhorst, Ed Slavin and Sandra Fein.

Asked why he is running, Burton said in our candidate questionnaire: "I'm currently serving the community as an appointed commissioner. I believe in public safety, responsible spending, lower taxes, accountability, and innovation. As commissioner, I helped lower the mileage rate which is the tax rate. Help me keep delivering results."

Candidate information

Residence: Ponte Vedra Beach

Family: "Wife and 3 children," Burton said in our questionnaire.

Education: "Bishop Kenny high school … Florida State university BS in finance," Burton said in our questionnaire.

Occupation: "Current occupation manage a small business for 22 years. … Previous history owned and operated a dry cleaners in Ponte Vedra," Burton said in our questionnaire.

Party affiliation: "Conservative," Burton said in our questionnaire. The race is nonpartisan.

Previous elected or appointed office: "Anastasia mosquito control district seat two," Burton said in our questionnaire. The district's board page lists Burton as commissioner for Seat 2 in 2025 and 2026.

Experience and public service

Burton has served as an appointed commissioner on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District Board since 2025, according to the district's website.

Asked what accomplishments show he can handle the job, Burton said in our questionnaire: "I've been serving as commissioner for the past 18 months."

Asked about the critical differences between himself and other candidates, Burton said: "The biggest difference is my attendance to all of the meetings. I've done extra curricular activities to promote Anastasia mosquito control district of St. John's."

On the issues

First year on the board: Asked what made him decide to run and what he learned from his first year, Burton said in our questionnaire: "I ran for the seat in 2020 and lost. I think I'm a good fit with my business experience and background. I learned how crucial the mosquito control is in St. John's County and in Florida."

District operations: Asked what he would preserve or change about the district, Burton said: "I do believe the district is a national model. The management team is outstanding. I would preserve the aerial program the SIT program. I would hope to continue searching for more natural ways to diminish mosquito population."

News4JAX listed Burton as an incumbent candidate for Seat 2 in its 2026 voter's guide.

The St. Johns Record also profiled candidate Catherine Brandhorst in this race.