Melony Bell, Commissioner and Chairman

Phone: (863) 534-6434

Email:Melony Bell

Office Address: 330 W. Church Street, Bartow.

Mailing Address: Drawer BC01, P.O. Box 9005, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005.

Executive Assistant: Sharon Ahearn 

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• Born October 29, 1961
• Married to Robbie Bell
• Two children - Ashley & Whitnie  

Hobbies and Interests

• Gardening 
• Tennis
• Reading
• Traveling  

Education

• Southeastern University, Lakeland FL; B.S. Degree Business/Professional Leadership, graduated 2009
•  South Florida State College; A.A. Degree Communications, graduated 2007
• Ft. Meade High School; 1979 graduate

Membership In Professional/Volunteer Organizations

Board Member:

• Citizens CPR – UnitedWay of Central Florida
• Executive Board of East Polk County 100
• HELP of Fort Meade
• Industry Community Advisory Counsel (ICAP)          
• George Harris Youth Shelter Advisory Board
• Polk County Economic Development Council
• Polk County Taxpayer’s League

Member: 

• American Cancer Society, “Relay For Life”
• Crickette Club of Bartow
•  Jr. Woman’s Club of Ft. Meade – Vice President
• Heartland Crime Stoppers
• Polk Vision, Government Foundation  - Steering Committee member
•  Republican Polk County Executive Club
• Ridge League of Cities – Secretary
• School Advisory Council – Ft. Meade Middle/Senior H.S.
• Viste Leadership Council – UnitedWay
• Winter Haven Woman’s Republican Club
• Woman’s Republican Club of Lakeland

Contributions to Profession & Community

• Ft. Meade City Commissioner 14 years, January 1995 – December 2009
• Mayor of Ft. Meade – served three (3) terms
• American Cancer Society, “Relay For Life” Chairman - 3 years, 2004, 2005, 2006
• American Cancer Society, “Relay For Life” co-chairman - 6 years, 1999 - 2003
• Parish Relations Committee, 1st United Methodist Church, Ft. Meade
• Sunday School Teacher – 1st United Methodist Church, Ft. Meade