Agenda 04/28/2026 Item #16K 4 (Resolution Appoint Jennifer Ginther to the Public Transit Advisory Committee)4/28/2026
Item # 16.K.4
ID# 2026-1015
Executive Summary
Recommendation to appoint Jennifer Ginther to the Public Transit Advisory Committee.
OBJECTIVE: To appoint Jennifer Ginther to the Public Transit Advisory Committee.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Public Transit Advisory Committee was originally established as an ad hoc committee on
February 26, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-50, to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in
matters related to transit policies, issues, programs, and plans to provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier
County. On March 22, 2016, the BCC adopted Ordinance No. 2016-07, which converted the committee from an ad hoc
to a regular advisory committee and reduced the membership from 9 to 7 members. Members of this committee shall
include one representative designated by the District School Board of Collier County and, if possible, include
representatives from large employers, health care-related services, social services, transportation, and planning
professionals. At least two representatives shall be passengers of the system. Terms are three years. A list of the current
membership is included in the backup.
There are currently two vacancies on this committee. The vacancies were advertised, and applications were received
from the following:
APPLICANT
CATEGORY DIST. VOTER ADVISORY
COMM.
Jennifer Ginther Large Employer
Representative
4 Yes None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: At its scheduled meeting on March 18, 2026, the committee reviewed the
above application and voted unanimously to recommend Jennifer Ginther be appointed to the committee in the category
of Large Employer, to a three-year term expiring on March 22, 2029. The remaining vacancy will continue to be
advertised.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. – JAK
RECOMMENDATION(S): That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Committee Recommendation and
authorizes the Chair to execute the attached resolution confirming the appointment.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PTAC Backup 4.28.26
2. PTAC Membership 4.28.26
3. PTAC Resolution 4.28.26
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DA'l ti:
Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
Jacob Stauffer, Planner ll
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division
March 18m,2026
SUBJECT: Public Transit Advisory Committee
Recommendation to the Board lor filling one of the two vacant positions.
The Public Transit Advisory Committee received one applications for the two prescribed vacancies. The
applicants have all been evaluated based on their potential contribution to the PTAC and are being
recommended based on those criterions prescribed in the Ordinance governing this Committee.
Jennifer Ginther, is an employee of Collier County Sheriffs Office(CCSO) and therefore a representative
of a local employer within Collier and may be an asset with deep insight from and about the com munities
in Collier County to this committee by providing feedback and advice.
Jennifer Ginther Resident
The Public Transit Advisory Committee met on March l8'h, 2026 Voted unanimously to make a
recommendation to appoint .len n ifer G inth er for one of the two vaca ncies.
Please let me know if you need any other information
Employee in Another County Branch 3 Yea rs
Applicant Affiliation Term Status
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
ROUTING MEMORANDUM
FROMI Madison Bird, Office of the County Attorney
DATE: Ianuary 26,2026
APPLICANT:
Jennifer Lynn Ginther
1743 Boxwood Lane
Naples, FL 34105
APPLYING FOR: Public Transit Advisory Committee
We have one vacant seat on the above-mentioned advisory committee. 'fhe vacancy was
advertised and persons interested in serving on this committee were asked to submit an application
for consideration.
TO IiLECTIONS OFFICI,I: Attn: l\'Ielissa Witcher cc: I\f clanie Wain
Please confirm il the above applicant is a registered voter in Collier County, and in what
commissioner district the applicant resides.
Registered Voter: Ycs Commission District: 4
TO STAFF LIAISON: Attn: ,lacoh Stauffer cc: Rosio Garcir and Omar Deleon
An application is attached for your revie*'. Please let me know, in writing, the rccomnrendation
fbr appointment to the advisory committee. In accordance with Resolution No. 2006-83, your
recommendation must be provided rvithin 4l days of the above date. Your recommendation
memo should include:
_'l'he names of all applicants considered lbr the vacancy or vacancies.
_ 'Ihe committee's recommendation for appointment or non-appointment.
_ The category or area ofqualification the applicant is to be appointed in.
Ifthe applicant is a reappoinlment, please include attendance records for the past tu'o years.
_ 'lhis applicant is not recommended for appointment, -OR-
_ This applicant is recommended Ibr appointment. A recommendation memo is attached.
please prepare an agenda item for the next available BCC agenda.
TO ADVISORY I]OARD COORDINATOR: Attn: Madison Bird
Advisory Board Apptication Form
Cotlier Cou nty Government
3299 TamiamiTrail East, Suite 800
Naples, FL34112
(239) 2s2-8400
Apptication was received on:01/21/2026 05:28:15 PM
Name: Jennifer Lynn Ginther
Email Address: Jginther9l'l@gmait.com
Home Address: 1 743 Boxwood Ln
CitylZip Code: Nap[es, 34105
Primary Phone: 239-285-5553
Secondary Phone:
Board or Committee; Pubtic Transit Advisory Committee
Category (if Appticabte):
PLace of Emptoyment? Cottier County Sheriff's Office
Do you or your employer do business with the County? Yes
Exptain: The sheriff 's off ice is commissioned by the citizens of Cottier County.
How many years have you tived in Collier County? More than 1 5
Home many months out of the year do you reside in Cotlier County? I am a year-round
resident
Have you been convicted or found guilty of a criminal offense (any level felony or first
degree misdemeanor only)? No
Woutd you and/or any organizations with which you are affiliated benefit rrom
decisions or recommendations made by this advisory board? No
Are you a registered voter in Cottier County? Yes
Do you currentty hotd an elected office? No
Do you now server or have you ever served on a Couier County board or committee? No
Ptease tist your community activities and positions hetd:
Education: Bachetor's degree in Management Master'degree in Business Administration /
Project Management l4aster's degree in Pubtic Administration
Experience / Background: As a resident of Cottier County for over 40 years, I have
witnessed the growth of our beautifuI community and lwoutd tike to be a part of its future.
My 10 years with the sheriff's office where I have worked as a 91 1 communications
dispatcher, and then transferring to investigations atong with my education, I be[ieve I can
be an asset to the county commissioners' committees.
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
6/11/24 03/22/27 3 Years
60 Water Oaks Way
Transportation Professional
4District:
Category:
Benita Staadecker
Naples, FL 34105
(206) 941-1965
E-Mail:benitastaadecker@yahoo.com
08/26/25 03/22/28 3 Years
2978 Poplar Street
Transit Rider
4District:
Category:
John DiMarco III
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 877-2400
E-Mail:jdm111@icloud.com
4/14/26 03/22/29 3 Years
18656 Miami Boulevard
Large Employers
0District:
Category:
Cecelia Morales
Fort myers, FL 33967
(239) 537-7385
E-Mail:cecelia.morales@arthrex.com
03/12/19 03/22/20
6/19/24 3/22/27
1 Year
1970 River Reach Drive #187
Real Estate
4
3 Years
District:
Category:
Clifford Donenfeld
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 398-0335
E-Mail:naplescliffnotes@gmail.com
10/23/18 03/22/21
5/14/24 3/22/27
2.5 Years
8366 Rimini Way
District School Board of Collier County
1
3 Years
District:
Category:
Sonja Lee Samek
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 537-0333
(239) 377-4779
E-Mail:sameks@collierschools.com; sonjasamek@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Page 1 of 3
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
3/22/26 3 Years
At-Large
District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
03/22/25 2.5 Years
Social Services
4District:
Category:
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Page 2 of 3
Name Home Phone
Appt'd Exp. Date Term
DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term
Work Phone
Public Transit Advisory Committee
The Public Transit Advisory Committee was originally established as an ad hoc committee on
February 26, 2013, by Resolution No. 2013-50, to make recommendations to the Board of
County Commissioners in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs and plans to
provide mass transit services to the citizens of Collier County. On March 22, 2016, the BCC
adopted Ordinance No. 2016-07, which converted the committee from an ad hoc to a regular
advisory committee, and reduced the membership from 9 to 7 members. Members of this
committee shall include one representative designated by the District School Board of Collier
County and, if possible, include representatives from large employers, health care related
services, social services and transportation and planning professionals. At least two
representatives shall be passengers of the system. Terms are three years.
cc: Rosio Garcia 252-5853
Omar DeLeon 252-4996
Jacob Stauffer: 252-5019Staff:
FL STAT:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Page 3 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JENNIFER GINTHER TO
THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted
Ordinance No. 2016-07 establishing the Collier County Public Transit Advisory Committee
(Advisory Committee) to assume the duties and responsibilities of the former Collier County Ad Hoc
Public Transit Advisory Committee, which was established by Resolution No. 2013-50, as amended,
to make recommendations to the Board in matters related to transit policies, issues, programs, and
plans to provide mass transit services in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2016-07 provides that the Advisory Committee shall be
composed of seven members to include one representative designated by The District School Board,
at least two representatives who are passengers of the system, and when possible, representatives of
other categories as set forth in the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, there are two vacancies on this Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners previously provided public notice soliciting
applications from interested parties; and
WHEREAS, staff has provided the Board with its recommendation for appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that JENNIFER GINTHER is hereby
appointed to a seat on the Public Transit Advisory Committee, in the category of Large Employer, to
a three-year term expiring on March 22, 2029.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED upon majority vote on this the 28th day of April 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk Dan Kowal, Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney