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December 2024 - December 2028

Jb Schluter

Mayor

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Mayor JB Schluter

Elected: Mayor, November 5, 2024
Current Term: December 5, 2024 – December 2028

Council Service

JB Schluter was sworn in as Mayor on December 5, 2024, continuing a long history of service to the Gulf Breeze City Council. His tenure began in 2006, during which he served two four-year terms, including one term as Mayor Pro Tem. On February 19, 2019, JB was appointed by the City Council to fill an unexpired term for Seat A. He was elected unopposed in 2020, serving a full four-year term until December 2024.

Professional Experience

JB owns and operates Innerlight Surf Shop combining his passion for business and the coastal community.

Community Leadership Background

Mayor JB Schluter actively contributes to the community through a variety of leadership roles, including:

  • Council Appointee to the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and the Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC), focusing on regional transportation and development initiatives.
  • Member of the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Advisory Committee and the Pensacola & Perdido Bay Estuary Board, supporting tourism, environmental stewardship, and regional planning.
  • Ex Officio Interim Member of the Board of Directors for the Capital Trust Agency and the Capital Trust Authority, providing oversight and guidance on financial initiatives.

In addition to his current service, Mayor Schluter’s previous contributions include:

  • Serving as Mayor Pro Tem during his tenure on the City Council.
  • Membership on the Development Review Board, Bay Area Resource Council, Advisory Park Board, and Gulf Breeze Sports Association, where he worked to enhance community development, recreation, and environmental preservation.
City Council Priorities
Mayor Schluter’s quality-of-life priorities reflect his background as a successful business entrepreneur and athlete background. Recent initiatives include supporting the development of new sports facilities, such as Shoreline Field, and enhancing waterfront access for paddlers, boaters, and anglers. He is also committed to policies that enhance and protect neighborhood services.

During his earlier term on the Council, JB played a pivotal role in redeveloping the Community Center and establishing the After School Program.

Personal Background

A lifelong resident of Gulf Breeze, JB graduated from Gulf Breeze High School in 1976. He is married to his high school sweetheart, and together, they raised three children in the City. Their ten grandchildren are now also being raised in Gulf Breeze and the Pensacola area. He has been a member of Coast Line Calvary Chapel for over 40 years.

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