John Peyton | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Mayor_John_Peyton.jpg) John Peyton speaking during a groundbreaking ceremony in 2007 | |
| 6th Mayor of Consolidated Jacksonville | |
| In office July 1, 2003 – July 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | John Delaney |
| Succeeded by | Alvin Brown |
| President of Gate Petroleum | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28, 1964 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathryn Pearson |
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| Alma mater | Mercer University |
| Profession | President of Gate Petroleum politician |
John Stephens Peyton (born July 28, 1964) is an American businessman and politician who is currently president of Gate Petroleum. He served as Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida from 2003 to 2011, when he was succeeded by Alvin Brown. He was the second Republican to be elected to the position since 1888. After his term he returned to Gate, his family business, and succeeded his father Herb Peyton as the company's president in January 2012.