John M. Drew

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John M. Drew
Born (1973-05-31) May 31, 1973 (age 52)
Nassau County, Florida, United States
OccupationTax collector
SpouseCatherine Hardee Drew
Children1

John M. Drew (born May 31, 1973) is the tax collector of Nassau County, Florida. [1] He was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush in May 2006 [2] and subsequently elected to the office later that year. [3] As a tax collector, Drew is responsible for property tax collection and oversight of Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the Division of Driver Licenses, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission. [4]

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Background

Early life and family

Drew was born in Nassau County, Florida. He is married to Catherine Hardee Drew, a clinical psychologist and CEO of Florida Psychological Associates. They have one son, Joseph Drew. [5]

Education

Drew graduated from Fernandina Beach High School after founding the "Nassau County Teen-Age Republicans". [4] He earned BA and MBA degrees from Jacksonville University.[ citation needed ]

Career

Tax collector

As a tax collector, Drew has received multiple Legacy Awards from the Florida Tax Collectors Association. [6]

Public service

In addition to his role as a tax collector, Drew serves as Chair of Legislative Policy [7] (Gubernatorial Appointee) for the Northeast Florida Regional Council [8] and is a member (and previous Chair) of Nassau County's ADA Advisory Committee. [4]

Nationally, Drew is a member of the Legislative Committee of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers, and Finance Officers. [9]

Republican Party

Drew was previously the Vice Chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party [10] and has been a Precinct Committee member since 2000. [4]

Community service

Drew helped found Micah's Place, [11] [12] a facility in Nassau County for domestic violence victims and is on its board.

Drew is on the board of the Nassau Education Foundation, [13] which provides classroom grants to public schools and recognizes teachers and students.

References

  1. ↑ "Public Notice: 2020 Tax Roll Open for Payment". Fernandina Beach News Leader. November 3, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  2. ↑ Hurst, Mary (May 20, 2006). "Governor Taps Drew as New Tax Collector". Florida Times-Union. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  3. ↑ Davis, Rachel (September 6, 2006). "Drew Returned to Tax Office". Florida Times-Union. Archived from the original on March 14, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "John M. Drew, Nassau County Tax Collector". Island Chamber of Commerce. December 9, 2020. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Candidate: John M. Drew". Voter Focus. September 6, 2012. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  6. ↑ Thamm, Suanne (October 4, 2018). "Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew Receives State Award for Excellence". Fernandina Observer. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Standing Committees". Northeast Florida Regional Council. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  8. ↑ "2019–2020 Board Officers". Northeast Florida Regional Council. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Membership: National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers & Finance Officers". NACCTFO. December 14, 2020. Archived from the original on August 8, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Nassau County GOP".
  11. ↑ "Micah's Place".
  12. ↑ Levine-Brown, Patti (November 24, 2001). "JU students present plans to non-profits". Florida Times-Union.
  13. ↑ "Nassau Education Foundation". Nassau Education Foundation. Archived from the original on January 19, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
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