Four Veterans Battle for Alachua Seat | Gainesville News

Four candidates with deep local roots are battling for Alachua County Commission District Two in a historic universal primary — the first of its kind for this seat, meaning whoever wins automatically locks in the job since there’s no general election opponent. Each brings decades of experience: Donna Bradbrook, a strategic planner; Tina Certain, a school board veteran; Charlie Jackson, a facilities director; and Byran Williams, a former mayor of High Springs. They all agree on growth but differ on how to manage it — from Bradbrook’s focus on environmental protection and affordable housing, to Certain’s emphasis on infrastructure fairness, Jackson’s data-driven planning for future needs, and Williams’ push for workforce housing for first responders. On state vs. local control, they unite in defending home rule, though each frames it differently — Bradbrook calls out state overreach, Certain champions partnership, Jackson acknowledges dependence on state aid while cutting taxes, and Williams fiercely opposes unfunded mandates. The winner on August 18 will be the sole voice for District Two come November. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5b915e3c3c4ea0f