Leon County Seeks Applications for Children’s Service Council Vacancy

Leon County Government is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in serving on the Children’s Services Council of Leon County (CSC Leon).

CSC member Simone Marstiller, who was appointed by Gov. DeSantis in May 2024, resigned her position in April and moved out of the area. According to state law, council members must reside in the county.

Approved by voters during the November 2020 General Election, CSC Leon was established to provide children with early learning and reading skills, development, treatment, preventative and other children’s services. The CSC Leon is an independent special district that is responsible for funding children’s services throughout the County by levying ad valorem taxes estimated at up to $8 million annually.

All applications must be completed and submitted electronically no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at LeonCountyFL.gov/CSCApplication. To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of Leon County for the previous 24-month period and be willing to submit an annual Statement of Financial Interests Form.

The CSC Leon functions to support organizations that serve children and families in Leon County and will work to identify children’s needs in the community, target those needs with evidence-based programs, and evaluate results. In accordance with Florida Statute, the CSC Leon is comprised of ten members, five of whom are appointed by the Governor’s Office from a list of candidates submitted by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners. This list will include at least three recommendations for the upcoming vacancy (a minimum total of 3 candidates).

As part of the application, applicants are asked to attach a resume or provide a brief explanation of how their skills, experience, or educational background will contribute to the CSC Leon. Additionally, Florida Statute requires that, to the extent possible, those appointed represent the demographic diversity of the population of Leon County. To assure the fullest consideration, applications should thoroughly respond to each question.

For more information, contact Lisa Davis, Leon County Administration at 850-606-5300 / DavisLis@LeonCountyFL.gov, or Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.