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There is a rich history of women administering elections in Collier County. The first “supervisor of elections” was Edna Cribb Santa, who served until 1981. Supervisor Mary Morgan then took office after Santa’s retirement. Jennifer J. Edwards was appointed in 2000 and served for 23 years before retiring. In May 2023, Melissa R. Blazier was appointed by Gov. DeSantis and became Collier County’s fourth supervisor of elections.
Thank you to the many women who make history every day, whether working in our office or at the polls helping voters to exercise their right to vote. We cannot conduct elections without you!
– Melissa R. Blazier, Collier County Supervisor of Elections
