Tim Burton, the appointed incumbent on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District Board Seat 2, seeks a full term in the Nov. 3 general election. The nonpartisan race includes three other candidates: 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

Party affiliation: "Conservative," Burton said in our questionnaire.

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 and work history: "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.

Experience and public service

Burton has served as commissioner for Seat 2 on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District board since 2025, according to the district's website. He was appointed rather than elected. News4JAX listed Burton as an incumbent candidate in its 2026 voter's guide.

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."

On the issues

Why run for a full term: Burton ran unsuccessfully for the board in 2020. Asked what made him decide to seek a full term, he 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."

Critical differences from other candidates: "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," Burton said in our questionnaire.

Preserving the district's operations: Asked what he would preserve or change about the district, Burton said in our questionnaire: "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."