Arthur Bides

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Arthur Bides

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Florida, 2009

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1991 - 1997

Contact

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Arthur Bides ran for election to the Duval Soil and Water Conservation District to represent Group 4 in Florida. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Bides completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Arthur Bides served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1991 to 1997. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in 2009.

Elections

2020

See also: City elections in Jacksonville, Florida (2020)

General election

General election for Duval Soil and Water Conservation District Group 4

Ashantae Green defeated Arthur Bides, Carter Jones, and Lagarall Bates in the general election for Duval Soil and Water Conservation District Group 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ashantae Green (Nonpartisan)	39.3	158,573
		Arthur Bides (Nonpartisan)	30.1	121,408
	Submit photo	Carter Jones (Nonpartisan)	22.1	89,348
	Submit photo	Lagarall Bates (Nonpartisan)	8.5	34,121

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 403,450
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Arthur Bides completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bides' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a parent of two young children, I have seen the importance of teaching and sharing the beauty around us - we have wonderful natural resources in Northeast Florida and I want to ensure that our communities know what they can do to support our environment. Find out more about me at www.VoteArthurBides.org

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I will strengthen and expand partnerships with both government entities as well as non-profit organizations to help the conservation district meet its goals and mission.
• I will partner with the city to make sure new sustainability and resiliency goals are supported.
• I will help the conservation district become the go-to resource for all Jacksonville citizens to obtain useful information that will encourage the wise use of our land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about water policy particularly resiliency and sustainability of water and soil resources.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up all the working people that don't get the credit for showing up everyday for years to make their community a better place.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event that I remember was when it snowed in Jacksonville, FL. I was about 8 years old at the time and never saw real snow before then.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked my first job when I was 14 working summers for the City of Jacksonville as filing clerk. I worked every summer at that job until I graduated from high school and joined the Marine Corps.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I graduated from the University of Florida with my degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources. I am a registered Professional Engineer, who works as a Water/Wastewater Engineer at the local municipal utility. I am a member of the Florida Water Environment Association, and the American Water Works Association. I am a certified Florida Stormwater Inspector and DBIA Associate.

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