Mayoral candidate: Jimmy Hill

Name: Jimmy Hill

Family: Yes - Married 23 years to Della (Carter) Hill, 52 – with two teenage boys – Skyler, 17; and Tyden, 13; and our rescue dog Boomer, 10

Occupation: Retired

Political/Government experience: Atlantic Beach City Commissioner – 2013-2017 NMBWG Non-Motorized Boat Working Group - I have been politically active, including working with my state representative in Tallahassee to have a J-Bill passed which excluded Duval County from poor state legislation in regard to access to Huguenot Memorial Park-North Jetties. While I have a strong conservative foundation, in addition I was elected by the membership of the beaches' fire departments to represent them as the president of IAFF Local 2622.

Years lived in Jacksonville: 55 years

Campaign website: jimmyhillforjacksonville.com

Why did you decide to run for office: Because of the conditions currently in city hall, the lack of transparency, the lack of integrity and the lack of accessibility - and the audacity of this current administration, someone new had to run.

What is the biggest problem facing Jacksonville as a city overall, and how specifically would you seek to address that: CRIME, three points – 1. A safer method to report criminal activity anonymously. 2. Restore trust between citizens and law enforcement. 3. Reach at risk youth through mentorship programs, see Fire Pit Plan.

What makes your constituents unique, and how would that influence your time in office: Citizens from every part of Jacksonville are my constituents. I intend to lead from satellite offices instead of the 4th floor of city hall – being accessible for my constituents.

What would be your main budget priority for the upcoming fiscal year: Infrastructure

How do you define what you hope Jacksonville will be ten years from now: A clean safe place that people are proud to call home.

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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.