Donna Deegan | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| 9th Mayor of Jacksonville | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Lenny Curry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donna Elizabeth Hazouri February 28, 1961 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Kevin Clewis
(m. 1983, divorced)Dan Hicken (divorced) Tim Deegan (m. 2002) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Tommy Hazouri (cousin) |
| Education | Florida State University (BS) |
| Website | Government website |
Donna Hazouri Deegan (born February 28, 1961) is an American politician serving as the 9th mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected mayor in the 2023 election, defeating Republican Daniel Davis in the May 16 runoff election.[1] She is the first woman to serve as the mayor of Jacksonville.[1][2]
Deegan is also a published author, breast cancer awareness advocate, and former television anchor on First Coast News.[3] Prior to her mayoral candidacy, Deegan had mounted a campaign for Florida's 4th congressional district in the 2020 election.[4]
- ^ a b Shelton, Shania (May 16, 2023). "CNN projects Democrat Donna Deegan will become Jacksonville's first female mayor". CNN. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Piggott, Jim; Mazeke, Kendra (July 1, 2023). "History in the making: Donna Deegan sworn in as first woman to lead the River City". WJXT. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "First Coast News Donna Deegan Bio". First Coast News. Retrieved September 19, 2007.[permanent dead link]
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