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Jacksonville Property Appraiser Candidate: Jerry Holland

Candidate Name: Jerry Holland

Age: 64

Family: Married wife Beverly, son Brian, grandsons Ethan and Liam

Occupation: Duval County Property Appraiser

Education: Masters in Education UNF, BBA in Transportation and Logistics UNF, BS Computer Science Jones College, AA  FJC. High School Fletcher

Political Experience: Jacksonville City Council 1999-2005, President of City Council 2001-2002, Duval County Supervisor of Elections 2005-2015, Duval County Property Appraiser  2015-present

Campaign Website: underdevelopment

What are the three biggest issues facing the citizens of Duval County?
1.  The Crime and safety in their community
2.  Replacing deteriorating infrastructure ie: roads, bridges, parks, drainage systems, etc.
3.  The ability to continue the momentum of making our downtown a vibrant location.

If you secure a victory, what are your primary goals for your term in office?    
1,  Continuing our work on Homestead Fraud, while providing every eligible taxpayer the exemptions they are entitled to.
2.  Enhance our aerial reviews and plan reviews of properties for more accurate property records.
3.  Provide the most professional staff with excellent customer service skills using the latest technology.

What makes you the best candidate to help the citizens of Duval County?    
1.  38 years of Real Estate experience as a Licensed General Contractor, Licensed Real Estate Broker and 1 of only 67 active Florida Certified Florida Appraisers.
2.  Managing over 2500 employees in my career, with budgets of over $10 million dollars.
3.  Legislative experience. Introduced and passes locally 1999-897-E, legislation for Duval County to offer Low-income Seniors an additional Homestead Exemption. 2003-599-E legislation for the exemption of Granny Flats, to provide living quarters for Grandparents and parents.
4.   Leadership experience
            Past President of Florida State Association of Supervisor of Elections
            Past President of Northeast Florida Regional Council
            Past President of Jacksonville City Council
            Past Chairman of Tourist Development Council
            Past President of Jerry Holland Homes Inc.
            Past President of Holland Homes Realty Inc.

Would you support the privatization of JEA?    
I would never consider it without Voter Approval

What is the last book you read?
PT109  by William Doyle