By Patrick Sherry
Briny Breezes has a new alderman who is continuing his family’s legacy of service to the town.
The Town Council appointed John Taylor to Seat 5, which was previously held by Bill Birch before he was appointed mayor in March. The mayor’s seat, which was supposed to be up for election in March, became vacant because no one filed to run for it. After Birch’s appointment, staff posted a notice of vacancy for his council seat, with Taylor being the only person to file for the position before the deadline.
“I’ve been a resident of Briny Breezes for a long time … my father and mother lived here for 40 years,” he said. “They’re not with us anymore, so I figured it was my time to step up.”
Taylor is the son of Jack Taylor, who was part of the town’s corporate board for nearly 30 years. Jack Taylor was responsible for helping create the town’s local TV channel, BBC-8, which broadcasts community programming to residents. He was also instrumental in pushing for replacing the old, blighted clubhouse in 1991.
While on the council, John Taylor believes it is his duty to step up and serve the community.
“Hopefully I can make a difference,” he said. “Knowing what I know about Briny since I was a little kid, I think I can help.”
John Taylor’s term will end in 2028.
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