#IAMRIVIERABEACH Ann Iles, Former Riviera Beach Councilmember, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep. 129

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  
Today's Guest: Ms. Ann Iles

Bertha Ann Iles, better known as Ann Iles, was born in September, 1947, and raised in Lake Wales, FL to William and Cassie Adam's. She was the third child and oldest daughter in the clan. In 1965, Ann graduated from Roosevelt High School. Ann received an Associate of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from Polk Community College in 1970.

Ann was introduced to the world of politics when she decided to help her brother Gerald Adams' bid for the Palm Beach County School Board. In 1983, she decided to enter the Riviera Beach City Council race. She was successful, making her and her brother the first siblings to sit on a city council in the State of Florida at the same time. In her bid for reelection in 1985, she made history again, by being the first and only incumbent in the state to be defeated by a write-in candidate. However, she was appointed back to serve out that year when the new person quit. Since that time, Ann has had to devote her energies to caring for an ailing husband, raising a minor grandchild, managing a mentally disabled child and an ailing sibling. Unfortunately, Ann's husband, Kernaa Iles, transitioned from this life on October 1, 2020. Her baby sister, Jeri Lee, made her transition as well.
Connect with Ms. Iles: 561-329-1094

Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184