Santa Rosa Island Authority

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is a six-member body that governs the unincorporated community of Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island.

History

The SRIA was created by an act of the Florida legislature in 1947 under Chapter 24500.

Board members

Five of the SRIA members are appointed by the five Escambia County Commissioners, and the sixth is elected by the registered voters of Pensacola Beach.

• Thomas Campanella, Chairman
• Jerry Watson, Vice Chairman
• Liz Callahan, Secretary/Treasurer
• Bubba Peters, Acting Secretary/Treasurer
• Karen Sindel, Member, District 2
• Brigette Brooks, Member, District 1

Administration

• Leigh Davis, Executive Director
• Robbie Schrock, Director of Administration
• Vickie Johnson, Director of Finance

Funding

The SRIA is funded by rental fees collected from the island's leaseholders and other sources like the Bob Sikes toll bridge. It does not receive property taxes from Escambia County.

External links & references

• sria-fla.com – Official site