Three candidates compete for open Levy County Commission District 2 seat

LEVY COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - Three candidates are competing for an open seat on the Levy County Commission, with voters preparing to decide who will help shape the county’s future.

Democrat Lincoln Cannon, Ecology Party of Florida candidate Emily Casey and Republican Matt Lemery are running for the District 2 seat currently held by Commissioner Rock Meeks, who is not seeking reelection.

The candidates are addressing issues ranging from future development to county spending and the potential impact of Amendment 3 on local government finances.

TV20 spoke with all three candidates about their priorities and what they believe needs the most attention in Levy County.

Lincoln Cannon – Democrat

Cannon emphasized the importance of responsible budgeting and maintaining essential county services, particularly as voters consider Amendment 3 in November.

“I think the biggest thing right now is everybody’s worried about the Amendment 3 whether it’s going to pass in November or not,” Cannon said.

He added that county leaders need to continue making responsible financial decisions while ensuring services remain available to residents.

“We need to continue to work on the budget and focus on keeping things on track, keeping the services going and making sure we’re making responsible decisions with the budget,” Cannon said.

Emily Casey – Ecology Party of Florida

Casey focused on development and the importance of reviewing Levy County’s comprehensive plan, which guides future land use and infrastructure decisions.

“Right now I would look at the comp plan. Comp plan is a important part or the part that controls how development occurs, where development occurs, where the infrastructure can be,” Casey said.

Her comments highlighted the role county planning decisions play in determining where future growth and infrastructure development can take place.

Matt Lemery – Republican

Lemery, who won the Republican primary in August, emphasized the need to evaluate county spending and prepare for potential financial challenges.

“We’re just gonna have to look very hard at all our departments, find out where we can scrimp and save some money at and try to maintain the county as well as we do with less,” Lemery said.

His comments centered on finding ways to reduce expenses while continuing to provide county services.

What’s at stake?

The winner will serve a four-year term on the Levy County Commission, helping make decisions involving county budgets, infrastructure, development and public services.

The election comes as voters also consider Amendment 3, a proposed change to Florida’s property tax system that has raised concerns about its potential effects on local government revenue.

Levy County voters will choose between Cannon, Casey and Lemery in the November 3 general election.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

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