Douglas Shearer, a local volunteer and community activist has filed to run for Marion County Commissioner District Two. Dr. Shearer, a long time Republican, switched his political party registration to the Florida Whig Party and is running as a Whig.
Doug is a member of The Shady Greenway Conservation Alliance and President of Citizens Against Urban Sprawl, Inc. Dr. Shearer has worked diligently to maintain the highest quality of life for the citizens of Marion County. Doug was an instrumental leader in the fight to stop a 1-cent sales tax for roads in 2006, as the deep recession that grips Marion County was about to begin. He has also fought vigorously to slow the use of septic tanks and to protect the critical pristine water supply that Marion enjoys; something many other counties do not have and one which many from far away would like to tap into. From years past to the present, Marion residents have enjoyed and continue to enjoy the unique land, water, forests, agriculture, conservation areas, and bovine and horse industries that are economically intertwined, mutually dependent, and strategic due to Marion’s geographical location in the state. Dr. Shearer is a current and active member of the Marion County Planning Commission and has attended countless County Commission and board meetings during the past three decades.
Doug is married to Michelle, his wife of 28 years, moved to Marion County immediately after being married, and have been residents ever since. They attend and are members of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.
Dr. Shearer, a local veterinarian and owner of Live Oak Animal Clinic, has hosted and opened the doors of his practice to many community meetings and informational presentations since he began operations. In 2007, Doug and Michelle began and completed a beautiful and substantial expansion of the clinic during one of the worst economic periods in Marion County history, where unemployment has peaked to over 15% and under-employment is far higher. Dr. Shearer’s reputation as a compassionate veterinarian, humanitarian, environmentalist, and successful business owner is well established and respected throughout a county that is larger in acreage than the State of Rhode Island.
Dr. Douglas Shearer will provide a vision, voice, and moderate manner that best represents the composite resident of Marion County on the County Commission.
Dr. Shearer's Campaign Website will be up and running in the near future.
Dr. Shearer is ready to take the government bull by the horns. Welcome Dr. Shearer to the Florida Whig Party and good luck in your campaign for County Commission.
