County Commissioner: Harold Rutledge

Commissioner Harold Rutledge (Republican) is serving his first term as a Clay County Commissioner.  Harold was born in Mountain View, California and grew up with his four brothers and sisters, traveling with his parents. He lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Kobe, Japan; Seoul, South Korea, and in numerous locations throughout northeast Florida. His professional career started as a manager of a McDonald's restaurant before entering into a career as a deputy sheriff in 1984. He earned the rank of Lieutenant and served the citizens in Nassau and Putnam counties. Harold served as a Sergeant in Clay County before he was elected to the Board of County Commissioners. Harold is married to Heather who is an emergency room nurse and they have two children, a boy and girl. His present term runs from November 2004 until November 2008. Commissioner Rutledge resides on Twilight Court in Middleburg.

Personal Experience 

Education

• Peters Township High School, McMurray, PA - 1980
• St. Johns River Community College, A. A Degree, 1997
• St. Johns River Community College, A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice, 1997
• University of North Florida, BA., 2000
   

Leadership

• Chairman of the Clay County Board of County Commissioners
• Vice President of North East Florida Regional Council
• Past Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America- Black Creek Council
• Past President of the Green Cove Springs Kiwanis Club
• Former Sergeant Clay County Sheriff's Office
• Former Lieutenant Putnam County Sheriff's Office
   

2006/2007 Committee Assignments

• Chairman Economic Development Committee

• Vice President of North East Florida Regional Council

• Legislative Committee North East Florida Regional Council

• Planning and Growth Committee North East Florida Regional Council
   

Community Services

• Past Member of Orange Park Rotary

• Kiwanis International

• Explorer Program- Learning for Life

• Boy Scouts of America

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