City Council At-Large Group 4 candidate: Don Redman

Name: Don Redman

Family: Wife, Debbie, 5 children, 12 grandchildren

Occupation: Barber; Operator of Barber Shop & Beauty Salon

Political/Government experience: 8 years on the City Council, District 4

Years lived in Jacksonville: 55

Campaign website: Votefordonredman.com

Why did you decide to run for office: I love serving the citizens of Jacksonville

What is the biggest problem facing Jacksonville as a city overall, and how specifically would seek to address that: Public Safety, out of control young people, gangs, re-instate the 'out of school' suspension programs.

What makes your constituents unique, and how would that influence your time in office: They all know how to get hold of me and know that I have been available to them both in my time on the City Council previously and now in serving on several volunteer committees.

What would be your main budget priority for the upcoming fiscal year: Infrastructure, bike lanes and more recreational facilities.

How do you define what you hope Jacksonville will be ten years from now: A better place to live, work and play.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: WOKV asked all candidates in a race to answer the same questions, and the answers here are their unedited responses. WOKV has not independently verified information in these answers, nor is WOKV endorsing any candidates.