Thanks for the confidence! 4 more years.... Joe Getting to know Joe ! Serving as a County Commissioner since 1990, Joe McClash has been called “The voice of reason on the Board”. His passion to do what is right is a refreshing change to someone serving in elected office. He has been an advocate to protect our environment and has creative ideas like a local economic stimulus idea called the “Port Encouragement Zone”. He has fought hard to represent your voice in Manatee County. As a business owner he has brought his business experience to many issues, holding our government accountable. Joe has the dedication, commitment and experience to continue to lead this County. As a business person Joe has experienced the same pain of the recession currently affecting many of us. He knows how important it is to get this economy energized. As the current Chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority it is his goal to take advantage of new trade opportunities when the new Panama Canal is completed in 2014. He wants to use our Port as an economic catalyst to diversify our economy and create new jobs. Please vote for Joe August 26th. He is the candidate that has the experience to lead and has proven to be a person we can trust. Joe'S Biography Personal Commissioner McClash was born in Astoria, New York in 1957. He and his wife since 1980 have two children. Military Service Four (4) years, United States Marine Corps., 1975-1979, Honorably Discharged Business Experience Owner of McClash Heating & Cooling from 1982-2002, Purchased at age 24 Current owner of McClash Rentals, Inc. Public Service ·Chairman, 2000-2001, 2006 ·First Vice Chairman, 1993-1994; 2005 ·Second Vice Chairman, 1995; 1997-1999 ·Third Vice Chairman, 1992 Manatee County Port Authority, since 1990 ·Chairman, 2003, 2007 , 2008 ·First Vice Chairman, 2000, 2001 ·Second Vice Chairman, 1996 ·Third Vice Chairman, 2004 Manatee County Civic Center Authority, since 1990 ·First Vice Chairman, 2002 ·Second Vice Chairman, 1995; 1997-1998; 2004; 2005 ·Third Vice Chairman, 1992; 1996; 1999-2000; 2003 West Coast Inland Navigation District, since 1995 ·Chairman, 1996-1998; 2001-2002 ·Vice Chairman, 1995; 1999-2000; 2005 ·Treasurer, 2003-2004 & 2008 Environmental Action Commission, 1992-1995 ·Chairman, 1993 ·Second Vice Chairman, 1992 Tourist Development Council, since 1990 ·Chairman, 1991; 1994; 2002-2008 Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, since 1991 ·Chairman, 1994; 1996; 2000; 2004 ·Vice Chairman, 1999 CEO Roundtable, 2006 Tampa Bay National Estuary Program, since 2002 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2006 Joint Planning Committee, since 2002-2004 ITS Program, 2006 Bradenton Yacht Club - Commodore, 2008 – 2009 Vice Commodore, 2007 - 2008 Hobbies - Sailing, Diving, Kayaking, Fishing, Flying
Manatee County Bradenton Yacht Club
|