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Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate: Jimmy Hill

Candidate Name: Jimmy Hill

Age: 55

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 Education: Graduated Terry Parker High School – 1981 Jacksonville Fire Department Training Academy - Approximately 1981-1983 FCCJ – EMS Training – Approximately 1981-1983 Continued career training through Florida State Fire College, Ocala FL through late 90's

Political 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.

Campaign Website: jimmyhillforjacksonville.com

What are the three biggest issues facing the citizens of Duval County?
Government Corruption – specifically the trading of core government functions (pot holes, sidewalks, parks, etc.) for political favor. Crime – to include gang related violent crimes and drug related crimes. Economic Decay and Migration – examples: Many of Jacksonville's citizens our moving to surrounding counties due to poor performing schools, crime, vagrancy, and the collapsing downtown economy.

If you secure a victory, what are your primary goals for your term in office?
Address divisiveness, return Integrity, restore transparency, and provide accessibility.

What makes you the best candidate to help the citizens of Duval County?
Integrity and my common sense approach combined with my real world experience; plus a complete lifetime of observing and understanding of Jacksonville Florida's specific political shortcomings.

Would you support the privatization of JEA?
No – a potential criminal investigation may be needed surrounding this issue.

What is the last book you read?
Why? By: P.J. Dodge