The Beacon, a Clay News & Views Podcast

Derek Chipoletti, Candidate for Clay County School Board

The Clay County Beacon Podcast is back for season two! 
The first episode of this newly minted season brings you a conversation with Derek Chipoletti. Derek is a parent, educator and athletics coach with a passion for the public school system and opportunities it provides students and the community. 
This interview is not an endorsement of any candidate. For more information on Derek Chipoletti, please visit the links below: 
 
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/chipolettiforclay
Website: 
https://chipolettiforclay.com/
 
For more great coverage of news, people, and events in Clay County please visit the Clay County Beacon at: 
www.claybeacon.com
 
 

Mask Mandate Hysteria

Episode 35 of the Clay County Beacon features highlights the current push by progressive folks in Clay County to pressure the Clay County School Board. The progressives want the School Board to require all students and staff in county schools to wear a mask. The hysteria surrounding the recent COVID surge in Clay County and beyond is setting up a potential battle over the rights of students in the county. Clay County School District Youtube Page: 
https://www.youtube.com/c/SchoolDistrictClayCountyFlorida/videos
Clay County Beacon: 
www.ClayBeacon.com
 

Luis Miguel, Candidate for Congress

Episode 34 of the Clay County Beacon Podcast features a conversation with Luis Miguel. Luis is a native of St Johns County who has recently launched a bid to oust Marco Rubio from the US Congress. 
 
Luis has an extensive history working and covering the happenings in Washington. In this interview, he outlines his vision for serving in Congress and what he plans to accomplish if elected. 
 
This interview is not an endorsement of any candidate. For more information on Luis Miguel, please visit the links below: 
 
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/luismiguelSJCFL
 
Website: 
https://www.luismiguelforsenate.com
 
For more great coverage of news, people, and events in Clay County please visit the Clay County Beacon at: 
www.claybeacon.com

David Theus, Founder of PromoteClay

Episode 33 of the Clay County Beacon podcast features David Theus, former Congressional Candidate and founder of PromoteClay. David outlines what he learned during his run for Congress and how that experience overlaps with his passion for promoting local businesses via his successful PromoteClay, ClayEats, and EmployClay social media pages. Mr. Theus also discusses his latest podcast project, Free CoffeePromoteClay: https://www.facebook.com/promoteclay
ClayEats: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/clayeats
EmployClay: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/employclay
Free Coffee Podcast: 
https://open.spotify.com/show/38709nSc44d3QoVEYO6UUI
 

Roland Mastandrea; Candidate for Orange Park Town Council

Episode 32 of the Clay County Beacon Podcast brings Roland Mastandrea, a current member of the Orange Park town council. Roland joins the podcast to discuss his re-election campaign and his time on the town council. 
The conversation touched on many things, including: 
Why Roland is running for re-election
What motivates him to be part of the slog that is small-town government 
What makes Orange Park a great place to live 
How to manage growth while still retaining Orange Park's small-town atmosphere
Orange Park Plaza
Gambling in Orange Park and its future 
This interview is not an endorsement of any candidate. For more information about Roland Mastandrea, please visit his campaign website at the link below: 
https://www.facebook.com/RolandMastandreaForTownCouncil
For more great coverage of news, people, and events in Clay County please visit the Clay County Beacon at: 
www.ClayBeacon.com 
 

Steve Hart, Candidate for Keystone Heights City Council

Episode 31 of the Clay County Beacon podcast feature Steve Hart, a Midwest native turned long-time Keystone Heights Resident and candidate for City Council. 
In our discussion, Steve covers a wide range of topics about his candidacy including: 
Smart Growth Management
Reinvigorating the tourism industry in Keystone
How to be business-friendly while keeping a sense of small-town community
This interview is not an endorsement of any candidate. For more information about Steve Hart, please visit his campaign website at the link below: https://vote4stevehart.com/
For more great coverage of news, people, and events in Clay County please visit the Clay County Beacon at: 
www.ClayBeacon.com 

John Hauber, Candidate for Orange Park Town Council

Episode 30 of the Clay County Beacon podcast feature John Hauber, Orange Park native turned candidate for Orange Park Town Council. 
In our discussion, John covers a wide range of topics about his candidacy and the town of Orange Park including: 
John Hauber's history of service to his community and country
Hauber's ideas on how to smartly manage growth while maintaining a small-town feel
Ways Orange Park can best serve all of its residents 
This interview is not an endorsement of any candidate. For more information about John Hauber, please visit his campaign Facebook page at the link below: 
https://www.facebook.com/JohnHauberSeat3
For more great coverage of news, people, and events in Clay County please visit the Clay County Beacon at: 
www.ClayBeacon.com 

Zane Waits, Predator Hunter and Founder of Wait's List

*Warning: This episode contains subjects of a mature nature that may not be suitable for younger listeners* 
Episode 29 of the Clay County Beacon podcast brings you a conversation with Zane Waits, founder of Wait's List. Via his organization Zane hunts and documents child predators, working with law enforcement to get them off of the street and behind bars. 
Waits recently made headlines in Clay County when he confronted a local police officer. 
For more great coverage of news, people, and events in Clay County please visit the Clay County Beacon at: 
www.ClayBeacon.com 

The Problem With Red Light Cameras; featuring David Coughlin

After a hiatus, the Clay County Beacon podcast is back! 
In Episode 28, David Coughlin returns to the show to discuss the debacle that surrounds red light cameras in the state of Florida. 
In this episode, we discuss the problematic nature of the use of red-light cameras, how they are used to fleece commuters and residents of Clay County, and the political obstacles that stand in the way of their removal. 
For more great coverage of news, people, and events in Clay County please visit the Clay County Beacon at: 
www.ClayBeacon.com 

Ken Willey, Candidate for Florida State House District 18

Episode 27 of the Clay County Beacon podcast brings you a conversation with Ken Willey, a Libertarian candidate for District 18 of the Florida State Senate. 
This interview covers a wide range of topics, including: 
What is a Libertarian, exactly? 
How does Libertarian political philosophy differ Republicans and Democrats
Ken's legislative priorities 
The proper role of government
Gun laws as infringements on individual liberty 
Health care solutions in a free market 
This interview is not an endorsement of any candidate, for more information on Ken Willey please visit his campaign Facebook page and website via the links below: 
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/WilleyForFLRep18
For more great coverage of news, people and events in Clay County please visit the Clay County Beacon at: 
www.ClayBeacon.com