Mayor

Welcome to the City of DeFuniak Springs Official Website

On behalf of the City of DeFuniak Springs, Mayor Bob Campbell and the members of the City Council welcome you to the Official Home Page of the City of DeFuniak Springs. We've designed this site as a place for residents, businesses and visitors to find detailed information on the many services we provide. We also hope you will explore the information on our history and discover our many attractions that offer you a beautiful place to live or visit! Again, welcome and we look forward to serving you.

Biographical Sketch

Name:

Bob Campbell

Born in DeFuniak Springs in 1950

Wife:

Janet B. Campbell

Children: 

Lana, Kim, Elisha

Work Experience:

Business Owner/Manager since 1989

Offices in DeFuniak Springs, FL and Montgomery, AL

Mayor Statement:

I chose to run for Mayor of this city because I feel a strong commitment to building on the legacy of many of the Mayors who have gone before us. My grandfather, W.O.Campbell, served as mayor of DeFuniak from 1957 to 1960. His legacy and others as well as that of our previous Mayor Harold Carpenter, are examples to me of integrity, professionalism and respect. That is the tradition upon which I will diligently pursue for both the Mayor’s office and those responsible to govern our great city.

I’ve heard the concerns of many of the parents in this community, the same concerns our parents had. “How can this community provide quality jobs for our children so they don’t have to leave the area to secure sustainable employment?” This is why seeking ways to attract clean industry/commercial business is one of my priorities. These jobs mean more families; more families mean more restaurants and recreational establishments.

For this to happen, it will require working cooperatively with our county officials, school board, cities, tourism development, economic development alliance, pastors, business leaders, volunteers, and the community at large. I am committed to promoting cooperation and unity for the whole sector.

I love DeFuniak Springs and Walton County as many of you do. Let us join together selflessly to make our community one of the best in the country.