Angela Corey vs. Jay Plotkin Debate

Angela Corey vs. Jay Plotkin Debate for State Attorney

The Jacksonville Young Republicans will be hosting the debate between two of Jacksonville's great leaders. You will be able to submit questions that may be asked by the moderator. Please submit questions to jason.griggs@lfg.com . It will be a great time to learn about these candidates and to network with your fellow young republicans. I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Ricky Caplin

Angela Corey
Angela Corey is one of five children born to Jacksonville natives Thomas and Lorraine Corey. She was born in downtown Jacksonville in the Fairfield section of town, then grew up on Jacksonville?s Southside where she and her four siblings, Susan, Tommy, Cathy and Marlo, all attended Hogan Spring Glen Elementary School, Southside Junior High School and Englewood High School. The entire Corey family is very active at St. John?s Episcopal Cathedral.

Angela attended Florida State University and graduated with a B.S. in Marketing, then went on to law school at the University of Florida. In 1980 she joined the law firm of Howell and Howell in Jacksonville Beach where they specialized in insurance defense work. In 1981, State Attorney Ed Austin hired Angela as an Assistant State Attorney. During her 25 year tenure at the State Attorney?s office, Angela tried hundreds of cases including more than 50 homicides. In 2007, Angela joined the 7th Judicial Circuit as an Assistant State Attorney in the homicide investigative unit of St. Johns County.

Angela is very active in her church, having served on the Vestry of the Cathedral from 1987 to 1989. For the past 16 years, Angela has participated almost every Sunday in Children?s Chapel, where she loves to help teach the children from ages 5 to 10. Angela attended Cursillo in the late 1980's which had a profound impact on her spiritual life.

Jay Plotkin
Named 2006 Prosecutor of the Year by Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Jay is the only candidate who is both an active prosecutor and experienced admininstrator. Jay Plotkin currently serves the citizens of Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties as Chief Assistant State Attorney. During his 20-year tenure at the State Attorney?s Office, this Jacksonville native has built a reputation as a tough, effective prosecutor and is the architect of a nationally recognized juvenile crime prevention program. Jay supervises all aspects of the State Attorney?s Office, including a $24 million operating budget, 100 attorneys, and 275 support staff.

He is a native of Jacksonville, a graduate of Wolfson High School, the University of Florida and the University of Florida School of Law. Jay and his wife have been married for 17 years. They have three children.