Town Commission

Meet the Town's Elected Officials:

MAYOR

DAVID WILL

MAYOR SINCE MARCH 2021

David Will was born in Chicago and settled in Redington Beach in 1992. His son Joey was born here and attended Seminole High School. He served on the Redington Beach Board of Adjustment and as a Town Commissioner for 11 years, prior to being elected Mayor. He was President of the Barrier Islands Governmental Council (BIG C) from 2024-2026, as well as 1st Vice President of Suncoast League of Cities (SLC) from 2024-2026. He visited the State legislature in Tallahassee several times to advocate for Home Rule. He is a small business owner, Caveman Concrete. He has been the captain of the Redington Beaches Christmas Boat Parade for many years, and looks forward to many more years of service to the Town of Redington Beach.

Email address: [email protected]

Cell phone #: 323-744-9455

David Will

COMMISSIONER

TIM KORNIJTSCHUK

FINANCE COMMISSIONER

CURRENT TERM BEGAN MARCH 2024

A self-employed entrepreneur, born and raised in Chicago. Retired to Redington Beach in 2013 with his wife of 25 years, Lorin.

Served on Redington Beach Planning Board.

Serving his 9th year as Redington Beach Commissioner.

Tim’s goal is to provide leadership by communicating with residents and making sound decisions by studying problems and reviewing solutions that result in the best benefit for our residents and our town.

Email address: [email protected]

Office #: 727-391-3875

 

Commissioner Tim Kornijtschuk

COMMISSIONER

RICHARD CARIELLO

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER

CURRENT TERM BEGAN MARCH 2025

Richard and his wife, Mary, became residents of Redington Beach in 2002.   Richard retired from the NYC Transit Authority where he was involved in training and management.  Before being elected to the Town Commission, he served 2 terms on the Parks and Recreation Board as well as being an active member of the Redington Beach Property Owner's Association and Santa's Angels.  Richard has a vested interest in the Town's well being and wants to be a voice for Redington Beach families.

Email address: [email protected]

Cell #: 727-410-4643

Richard Cariello

COMMISSIONER

LESLIE WILKINS

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER

CURRENT TERM BEGAN MARCH 2025

 

Ms. Wilkins was appointed on July 8th, 2026 to fill the vacancy left by former Commissioner Tim Thompson, whose term expires March 2027.

After retiring from their engineering careers in Ohio, Leslie and her husband Andy moved to Redington Beach in 2014.  Prior to appointment to the Town Commission, she served on the Planning Board for 4 years and is active in the RBPOA.  Leslie is an advocate of local home rule, committed to supporting, serving, and strengthening our community.

Email address: [email protected]

Phone: 727-391-3875

 

A photo of Leslie Wilkins, Commissioner

VICE MAYOR

JIM MURRAY

BUILDING DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONER and

CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSIONER

CURRENT TERM BEGAN MARCH 2024

Jim moved to Redington Beach in 2009 and has greatly enjoyed all that makes Redington Beach special, especially sunsets on the beach.  Upon requests from friends and fellow residents, he ran for the Town Commission and joined in March, 2022.  Jim is an advocate for limited regulation that sustains what makes Redington Beach special.  He considers himself a servant to the people of Redington Beach and is humbled by the opportunity to serve as a Commissioner.

Email address: [email protected]

Cell #: 727-482-4196

Jim Murray pic