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Crestview seeks applicants after Joe Blocker resigns from council seat

City seeks applicants to fill council position in Precinct 1 following resignation announcement of Joe Blocker, who will step down Nov. 30 after serving the city since 2013.
Contributed: City of Crestview

Councilmember Joe Blocker submitted his resignation from the Crestview City Council Tuesday, effective Nov. 30.

  • Blocker has served the City of Crestview since 2013. He worked in commercial construction for more than 50 years before retiring and is a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County.

“His extensive management background and commitment to education in leadership and government operations have equipped him to effectively represent the people of Crestview,” the city wrote in a press release. “With a strong belief in thorough preparation and prioritizing the community’s needs in decision-making, Mr. Blocker has made a lasting impact.”

The city is accepting applications to fill the vacancy through November 2026. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens and live in Precinct 1 – East Crestview (south of Highway 90 and east of Main Street/Highway 85).

Interested residents can apply at CityofCrestview.org. For more information, contact City Clerk Maryanne Girard at (850) 682-1560 ext. 250 or girardm@cityofcrestview.org.

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