A native Floridian, Lake County Commissioner Linda Stewart was elected to represent District 4 in 2006. A passionate elementary and middle school teacher for 32 years, Stewart is also an ardent supporter of protecting the environment.

She has been a defender of Florida’s unique wildlife her entire life. Through her involvement with a host of environmental organizations, she is also a staunch citizen advocate for protecting Lake County’s pristine natural lands.

Her goals include protecting rural areas of the County and concentrating development close to the County’s urban areas. She also is a supporter of attracting high-wage jobs to Lake County through increased economic development efforts.

Government Board participation
Early Learning Coalition
Elder Affairs Coordinating Council
Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway Corridor Management Entity (Executive Committee)
Lake County Library System
Lake Community Action Agency
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Wekiva River System Advisory Management Committee
Wekiva River Basin Commission
Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board
Lake County Shared Services Network

Community service
Friends of the Wekiva
National Wildlife Association
Sierra Club
United States Dressage Federation
United States Equestrian Federation
United Way Board of Directors
Rescue Lake County
Lake County Historical Society

To contact Commissioner Stewart, call (352) 343-9850 or send an e-mail.