Current term: 2020-2024
Current term: 2018-2022
Current term: 2020-2024
Current term: 2020*-2022 (*Special Election)
Current term: 2022*-2024 (*Appointment)
Bay County Commission holds regular meetings twice a month. Click below for meeting times and agendas.
Sheriff Tommy Ford was appointed Sheriff of Bay County by Governor Rick Scott on August 1, 2016 and began a four year term of office in January 2017.
Sheriff Ford grew up in Port St. Joe, Florida and attended Gulf Coast Community College. He graduated in 1992 from the University of West Florida with a Bachelors of Art s in Accounting and Finance.
In 1992, Sheriff Ford began an eighteen year career with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement serving as Special Agent investigating violent crime, major drug crimes, public integrity issues and officer involved shootings. He served for eleven years on the FDLE Special Operations Team and as Team leader for two years. In 2003, he was promoted to the Resident Agent in Charge of the FDLE in Panama City's, supervising investigations in the six county 14th Judicial Circuit.
In 2009, he was hired by Sheriff Frank McKeithen at the Bay County Sheriff's Office serving as the Operations Commander and Chief Deputy. In 2014, Sheriff Ford graduated the 258th session of the FBI National Academy and received a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia. He was appointed by Governor Rick Scott in 2018 to serve on the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and currently serves as Chairman of the CJSTC. Sheriff Ford is the Co-Chair of the Northwest Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force, and serves on the statewide Domestic Security Oversight Council. Sheriff Ford has served on Governor Desantis Public Safety Transition Committee and was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Statewide Opioid Task Force. He is an executive board member of the Gulf Coast Childern's Advocacy Center.
"We will be relentless against criminals, compassionate to victims, responsive to citizens and will work with our community to keep bay county safe."
BAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
3421 N Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-4700
JAIL FACILITY
5700 Star Lane
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 785-5245
(850) 215-5140
First Supervisor of Elections Office in the Country to Earn ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification 2009 - Current
Presidential Commission on Election Administration Panelist on Election Reform and Procedures 2013
Florida Senate Panelist on Election Reform and Procedures 2013
Florida House Panelist on Election Reform and Procedures 2013
National Elections Assistance Commission Standards for Elections Office Advisor Management Committee 2010
Master Florida Certified Election Professional (MFCEP) Current
National Certified Elections/Registration Administrator Certification (CERA) 2008 - Current
President of Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections 2010 - 2011
President-Elect of Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections 2009 - 2010
Vice-President of Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections 2008 - 2009
Treasurer of Florida Sate Association of Supervisors of Elections 2007 - 2008
Florida State Certified Supervisor of Elections 2002 - Current
Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE) Legislative Committee 2000 - 2006
Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE) Medium Size Counties 80,000 - 200,000 Committee Chairman (19 counties) 2004 - 2006
Created Bay County programs, Vote in Honor of a Veteran and Security Teams and Rescue (STAR)'s supporting our veterans and community STAR's
Served on various government and community boards: Bay County Development Review Board Vice Chair 1997 - 1998, Bay County Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman 1998 - 2000, Bay County Chamber of Commerce; Leadership Bay Class 15, Local Government Committee, Zoning and Land Use Sub-Committee and Visioning Task Force Member, American Red Cross Board of Directors 1998 - 2000, League of Women Voters Member and Panelist 1998, Ironman Florida Transition Area Co-Captain 1999, "Get Involved Vote" Program 1998, Boys and Girls Club Basketball Coach 1989 - 1996
Facilities Manager/Analyst ARINC Panama City Beach Office 1995 - 2000
Florida State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser #002338 1992 - 2010
Veteran: Former U.S. Navy SEAL 10 yrs.
Wife: Danette
Sons: Joshua and Michael
Supervisor of Elections Office
* Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm *
830 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401 * Phone: 850-784-6100
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In November 2016, Chuck Perdue was elected Bay County Tax Collector. He was sworn into office on January 3rd, 2017. Chuck Perdue was born in Albany Kentucky but relocated to Bay County, Florida in 1984. He attended Bay High School, Gulf Coast Community College, Florida State University earning a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, and Troy University earning his Master’s Degree in Taxation.
Perdue has worked as a tax consultant for the past 20 years, representing companies in front of the Internal Revenue Service. He is also a founding member of a local CPA firm, specializing in accounting, tax preparation, and problem resolution.
Perdue brings a unique skill set to the Tax Collector’s office. His education combined with corporate and private business experience has allowed him to work towards a customer centered office focused on efficient and effective operations.
Married to wife Charla, they have two boys. Zac is an airborne medic in the United
States Army and his spouse Raquel is a medic in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Caleb is a junior at Florida State University. Chuck is actively involved in his church and the family is frequently involved in local and international mission projects. Together, they are actively involved in their church, enjoy traveling, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
"Our Mission: Your tax collector’s office strives to be a team united in purpose to care for one another, our customers and community. Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service delivered by a talented, passionate and caring team."
BAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
3421 N Highway 77
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-4700
JAIL FACILITY
5700 Star Lane
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 785-5245
(850) 215-5140
Races in 2022: District 2 and 4
Elections held during August primary election.
Fill out this application by the Bay County Republican Party to hear from a Bay GOP representative, and checkout the candidate resources at BayVotes.org.
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