ANNA MARIA – Planning and Zoning Board Chairperson David Haddox vacated his advisory board seat after the board’s Aug. 20 meeting.
Haddox and his wife, Marsha McAllister, sold their Anna Maria home and they’re moving to Blue Ridge, Georgia this week.
When the Aug. 20 planning board meeting began, Mayor Mark Short thanked Haddox for the 2 ½-plus years he served as a Planning and Zoning Board member, including his tenure as the board’s chairperson. Short also thanked Haddox for identifying the many navigational markers and buoys that surrounded the city and went missing during the 2024 hurricanes.
Haddox researched and identified who was responsible for replacing each missing marker and buoy – the city, the county or the state.
“Dave has provided significant guidance to me and our staff on a number of other things as it relates to the waterways,” Short said, noting that Haddox previously served as the commander of the Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron.
“I wanted to publicly thank Dave for all his service that he has provided to the city,” Short said.
The board now consists of Jeff Rodencal, David Johnson, Christine Aaron and recently-appointed member Don Buswell-Charkow. The board members will select a new chairperson during their September meeting.
Applicants sought
The city of Anna Maria is now accepting applications to fill that vacant planning board seat.
“This volunteer board plays a vital role in guiding the growth and development of our community by reviewing land use proposals, zoning changes and development plans in accordance with local ordinances and the comprehensive plan,” the city website says. “Help shape the future of the city of Anna Maria. Apply today.”
The board meets one Wednesday morning per month. Applicants must be residents of Anna Maria. The commission appointee will serve the remainder of Haddox’s current term, which expires May 8, 2026, with the potential for reappointment. The application form can be downloaded at the city website. Completed applications can be emailed to amadmin@cityofannamaria.com or hand-delivered to city hall. For more information, contact Executive Assistant Barbara Jeffries at amadmin@cityofannamaria.com.
