Government

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The city council is comprised of 5 city commissioners, with one also serving as the city's mayor.  Information on the council members is listed below along with the terms of their service.  The elected officials serve the community of Sopchoppy and are dedicated to meeting the needs of the city.  The City Council is elected by residents of the City of Sopchoppy for 4 year terms.  City elections are held concurrent with statewide general elections on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in the month of November in even years.

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Leonard Tartt, Mayor

Elected:  November 2024 
Term Expires:  November 2028
P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358
Phone: 850-273-1999
[email protected]  

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Lara Edwards, Vice Mayor

Elected:  November 2024
Term Expires:  November 2028
P. O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358​
Phone:  850-212-3184
[email protected] 

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Mary Katherine Westmark, Council Member

Elected:  November 2024 
Term Expires:  November 2028
P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358
Phone: 850-445-4206
[email protected]  

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Nathan Lewis, Council Member

Elected:  November 2024 
Term Expires:  November 2028
P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358
Phone: 850-962-4611
[email protected]  

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​Fred McClendon, Council Member

Appointed:  December 2017 
Term Expires:  November 2026
P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358
Phone: 850-933-4093
​[email protected]​