JD Peacock has announced his candidacy for the Okaloosa County School Board District 1 seat.
- Peacock, a Shalimar resident, served as Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller from 2014 until leaving office. Prior to that, he spent 25 years with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, where he rose through the ranks to Major and Chief of Administration.
“Our student’s success should be our highest priority,” Peacock said in his announcement. “We need to elect leaders who have a proven track record of working with community members and leaders to accomplish the goals that will strengthen our schools.”
Peacock said he would prioritize providing teachers with tools, facilities and support, and working to ensure the district remains “transparent and accountable.”
- Before his civilian law enforcement career, Peacock served in the U.S. Army.
He currently serves with the All Sport’s Association, the Emerald Coast Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Northwest Florida State College Foundation.
Last Thursday, current District 1 School Board member Dr. Lamar White announced that he would not seek reelection.
