Government
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.
Lara Edwards, Mayor
Appointed: 2011
Current Term Expires: November 2026 P. O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358 Phone: 850-212-3184 lara.edwards@sopchoppy.org |
Fred McClendon, Council Member
Appointed: December 2017
Current Term Expires: Nov. 2026 P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358 Phone: 850-933-4093 fred.mcclendon@sopchoppy.org |
Roger McKenzie, Council Member
Appointed: December 2017
Current Term Expires: Nov. 2024 P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358 Phone: 850-508-4078 roger.mckenzie@sopchoppy.org |
Glenn Rudd, Council Member
Appointed: April 2022
Current Term Expires: Nov. 2024 P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358 Phone: coming soon glenn.rudd@sopchoppy.org |
Michele Harden, Council Member
Appointed: April 2022
Current Term Expires: Nov. 2024 P.O. Box 1219, Sopchoppy, FL 32358 Phone: coming soon michele.harden@sopchoppy.org |