King Candidate

John Sokol

Queen Candidate

Lyndsi Johnson

King Candidate

John Mayfield

I am a 4th generation Leesburg resident. My family was involved in the citrus growing, packing and shipping industry, until freezes and development changed the direction of our area. I went through school in Leesburg, became an Eagle Scout in Leesburg, and graduated from Leesburg High School. After college, I went out to make my way in the world. Ten years ago, the pull to return to Leesburg became irresistible; and I moved back home. I am a licensed funeral director and have been with Beyers Funeral Home for 10 years now. The thing I love about my work is that I meet families on what is often their most difficult day; and I have the opportunity to make that day a little bit easier for them. I am fortunate to work for an employer who encourages its employees to be involved in the community. I serve as an advisor to the Lone Oak Cemetery Board and serve as a guide for the annual Moonlight Stroll. I am a member of the Leesburg Boat Club, and the Palmora Park Neighborhood Association. I support many activities of the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Leesburg Center for the Arts, as well as the Leesburg Partnership. I am an active member of the addiction recovery community. I volunteer and participate in the annual Amazing Race for Charity, which raises funds for numerous local nonprofit organizations each year. My greatest accomplishment, however, are my three children, Megan, Andrew and Logan. I humbly ask for your consideration as I seek to support the Leesburg Partnership (a 501c3 charitable organization) by running for Leesburg Mardi Gras King Rex! Please “like” my page and consider purchasing $100 “Reverse Draw” tickets for a chance to win $10,000 or many other second-chance prizes.

Queen Candidate

Jessy Flinn

Queen Jessy would love to be your Mardi Gras Queen in 2019. We will be raising money for the Leesburg Partnership and the many community events and things that they do to make Leesburg an even better place! You can help a couple ways…. We are selling Reverse Draw Tickets, Crowning Ball Tickets, Sponsorships, and additional items to go towards Jessy’s campaign. Your attendance at the Mixers and our extra functions will also help. And of course your spreading the word about Queen Jessy! We are raising money to support our Leesburg Partnership. Thank you in advance for your support!

King Candidate

Steve Bell

Viva Las Leesburg! Four years ago, Donna and I moved from Memphis to The Villages to take advantage of the lifestyle offerings, growing friendships, the weather and having low taxes. We could not have guessed that while our house is in The Villages, that Leesburg would become our Hometown. 
We have benefited from so many relationships, business and social. For example, its Starlight Ballroom for dancing, Two Old Hags for wine and fellowship, Main Street Dentists for dental care, Michael’s Couture Salon for Hair, skin and nails, Turners for fine dining, Davis-Harris Cleaners for clothes, and Nicki Lord Massage Therapy for relaxation. Further, our daughter recovered at Leesburg Regional Medical Center after sustaining a serious injury (Great Care). We’ve also enjoyed and supported The Leesburg Center for the Arts. 
Thank you, Leesburg, for adopting us, too! Thank You Very Much!!! 
Co-Founder/CEO of Home Health Care Affiliates 
Retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army 
Masters of Public Administration from New Mexico State University 
Lives in The Villages, Florida 
From Rock Island, Illinois 
Married to the Beautiful Donna Bell