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| Representing the voice of a community dedicated to preserving the Loxahatchee River, the Loxahatchee River District is guided by a publicly-elected, five-member Governing Board. Elected in staggered terms of four years, they bring to the District their expertise in environmental issues, engineering and planning. | |
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Sawyer "Tommy" Thompson Jr., Chairman
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Mr. Thompson has served on the Governing Board since 1990. He is a former mayor of Juno Beach and has been instrumental in the District's recycling efforts, including the award-winning I.Q. Water program. Mr. Thompson represents Area #5, which is East Jupiter and two-thirds of the Town of Juno Beach. |
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Mark Ciarfella, Vice Chairman
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The newest member of the Governing Board, Mr. Ciarfella represents Area #2, which comprises southern portions of Jupiter including development such as Abacoa. With a background in planning and land-use, Mr. Ciarfella has worked for the City of Boca Raton and the Town of Jupiter. |
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Paul J. Whalen, Treasurer
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Mr. Whalen has served on the Governing Board since 2003. He is a former Board Chairman of the Palm Beach Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Whalen is a certified professional hydrologist and is currently president of TAC Environmental Water Resources Consulting, Inc. He represents Area #3, which includes the Village of Tequesta and parts of unincorporated Palm Beach County west of Loxahatchee River Road. |
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Joe O. Ellis, Secretary
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Mr. Ellis celebrates his 30th year with the District, having been elected to the Governing Board in 1976. Mr. Ellis has been a leading supporter of the District's environmental studies and educational programs. Mr. Ellis represents Area #4, which comprises Martin County and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County west of 1-95 including Jupiter Farms. |
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Loring (Snag) Holmes, Assistant Secretary
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Mr. Holmes has served as a member of the Board 1980-1983, 1986-1990 and 1998 to the present. He has been an active leader in Friends of the Loxahatchee River and RiverFest, the annual environmental festival hosted by Friends of the Loxahatchee River. Mr. Holmes represents Area #1, which includes central Jupiter. |
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| Loring "Snag" Holmes | | |
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