L-R: Commissioner Jacob Fletcher, Commissioner Dayna Williams, Mayor Walter Welch, Vice Mayor Shirley Green Brown, Commissioner Jennifer Ringersen

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Williams, Dayna

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  • Departments:Commission
  • Divisions:Seat #3
  • Title:Commissioner
  • Phone:(386) 418-6100
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Previous Term(s): 2018-2020, 2020-2023, 2023-current

Vice Mayor: 2019-2020, 2023-2024

Term Expires: April 2026

Commissioner Williams (formerly Miller) has been a resident of Alachua County since 2000 and has lived in the city of Alachua since 2007.

In addition to her work for the City, Commissioner Williams serves as the Director of Government Affairs for the North Central Florida region for Waste Pro USA, Inc. She began her career in the solid waste business with Waste Pro in April 2007 in commercial and construction sales and was promoted to Municipal Marketing and Public Relations in 2010.

Commissioner Williams feels her career experience and problem-solving skills have prepared her to truly serve the citizens of Alachua from a customer service perspective.

Organizations:

  • City of Alachua Planning & Zoning Board Member (August 2014-February 2018)
  • Citizen Advisory Task Force February (2013-August 2014)
  • Alachua Business League Member (2014-present)
  • Lions Club International (Alachua, FL), President (2020-2022)
  • Alachua Chamber of Commerce, Member (2007-present)
  • Gainesville Elks Lodge #990 Past Exalted Ruler, President (April 2016-March 2018)
  • Florida Elks Northeast District, Vice President (2022-2023)
  • Rotary International (Gainesville, FL) Rotary Youth Exchange Committee Member; Rotary representative for FROGS (Friends of Glen Springs) Organization; Service Above Self, Committee Member (2013-present)
  • Kiwanis of Santa Fe, Board Member (2016-present)
  • Kiwanis of Lake City, FL, Member (2011-present)
  • Keep Alachua County Beautiful, Board Member (2007-present)
  • Recycle Florida Today, Board Member (2020-present)
  • Josh’s Place, Founding Board Member (October 2021-present)
  • Florida Elks Northeast District, Deputy (2023-2024)
  • Florida Elks, State Chaplain (2024-2025)

Commissioner Williams is married to Monty Williams, and is the proud mother of their blended family, Austin, Danielle, Caity, and their rescue furbaby, Nana.

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