Robert Elliott
Robert Elliot is the incumbent candidate for Winter Springs District 5 Commissioner. He was elected to the Winter Springs City Commissioner in 2020. Born in St. Pete Beach, Elliot is a native Floridian with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Central Florida. He’s lived in Winter Springs since 1997.
He began his career as a State of Florida felony correctional probation officer, before pivoting to the insurance industry, where he has worked for more than 30 years. As a part of his career in insurance, he manages a group of insurance fraud investigators covering the entire country. Along with insurance, Elliot is a deacon at his local church, where he participates in mission trips to Uganda. His city webpage says that he “regularly assists community members with construction projects”. Learn more.
According to Voter Focus, Elliot has raised $1,650, $100 of which was self contributed, and spent $864.59 across his campaign.
Elliott did not submit a video or participate in OCN’s candidate Q&A.
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