Important 2015 Election Dates Early Voting: Mar 9-22 Election Day: Mar 24 Absentee Ballots: Now Available		2015 Jacksonville City Council Election
		These City Council candidates OPPOSE granting special rights based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” and SUPPORT Natural Marriage and Religious Freedom
Updates Flyers Home	Kimberly Daniels		At Large Group 1	Kimberly Daniels currently serves in City Council as At Large, Group 1 representative. She is a Desert Storm Veteran and mother of six. Ms Daniels graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, followed by a Master’s Degree in Christian Education and a Doctorate in Christian Psychology. She was an All-American, World Class Sprinter in college and during her years in the military. She is currently pastor of two churches, a best-selling author, and writes columns for Christian magazines and publishes alerts and newsletters. She is the founder of Operation Boomerang which provides transitional assistance to convicted felons. For the past seven years she has been an influential activist on Capitol Hill for pro-life issues and matters that pertain to the sanctity of marriage. Dr Daniels’ websites: http://www.kimberlydaniels.net/ and http://votekimberlydaniels.net/.
	Theresa Graham		At Large Group 2	Theresa Graham, PhD, has been a Territory Sales Manager for a fortune 500 company, and, at New Life Christian Fellowship, she managed 140 Children's Ministry volunteers. Ms Graham is a Business Owner and Legislation Committee member of the Northeast Association of Realtors. She holds a Doctorate in Biblical Psychology and a BA in Applied Theology. She possesses PLS Certification from the American Society of Transportation and Logistics, and is working on a Major in Criminology. Ms Graham is committed to the Arts, supports School Choice, and serves on the Board of East Coast Ballet Foundation. She identifies local critical issues as: Public Safety, Protection of the environment, Economic recovery, Stabilization of the Fire and Police Pension, No Tax Increases. Ms Graham holds a Florida Director's Credential and a C.D.A in Childcare Early Childhood Development, and plans to pursue a doctorate in education. She is a past PTA Board member and President of North Florida Right to Life. For seven years she served as Coordinator for Conception to the Cradle women's ministry, which aids pregnant women and babies. Dr Graham’s website: http://www.theresagraham.net/.
	Geoff Youngblood		At Large Group 3	Geoff “Jeff” Youngblood is the owner of two successful companies which sell and lease industrial power equipment in 22 states. These companies, over 20 years, have created thousands of jobs. Mr Youngblood wants to reduce the government bureaucracy which stifles small businesses, the engine of economic growth. Mr Youngblood earned his bachelor’s degree by attending FSCJ and Conservative Theological University. He has been very involved in Jacksonville government, serving on the Charter Revision Commission and the Public Service Grants Council, overseeing the fiscal needs of 70 non-profits. His dedication is evident: The Employer Support of the Guard awarded him its highest honors, for aiding returning veterans in gaining jobs. He received a Meritorious Award from the Sheriff’s Office for his years of service to first responders. Mr Youngblood supports the Army National Guard, the Justice Coalition, Athletic Associations, Boy Scouts, Salvation Army, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Second Amendment Right Forums, and several Church and faith-based organizations. Mr Youngblood’s website: http://www.geoffyoungblood4jaxcitycouncil.com/.
			At Large Group 4	No Recommended Candidate
	Samuel Newby		At Large Group 5	Sam Newby has lived in Jacksonville all of his life and has been actively involved with the community for over 30 years. He has served as president of the Joseph E Lee Republican Club, chairman of the Johnson Family YMCA, chairman of the Republican Party of Duval County as well as the co-founder and chairman of the Florida Assembly of Black Republicans. A motivator and mentor, Sam coached sports at the Johnson YMCA and turned around the lives of several at-risk youths, who have become successful men and women. Over the years, Mr Newby has focused on promoting local business, promoting education and advocating for safer streets. His experience gives him a thorough understanding of what Jacksonville needs to become a stronger city, and he will be an effective voice in the City Council. His experiences define his campaign focus: Establishing and Promoting Small Business, Driving Education and Community Safety. And, his reputation proves him to be a loyal and compassionate citizen of Jacksonville, who will be a faithful servant and a voice for the people of the City. Mr Newby’s website: https://sites.google.com/site/vote4samnewby/.
	Mike Anania		District 1	Mike Anania is committed to the needs of Arlington, to work for safer streets, healthy residential neighborhoods and revitalized commercial corridors. He is a 30-year resident of Arlington, a Navy veteran, successful small business owner and leader in the community. He is a founding member and President of the Arlington Business Society and a graduate of the Chamber of Commerce's Regional Political Leadership Institute. In 2010, Mr Anania served on the City's Mobility Plan Task Force, where he helped craft the City's first Mobility Plan, a system which assures that transportation infrastructure funding is paid by developers, not taxpayers. He serves on the Operation Dolphin Task Force, a privately funded project of Jacksonville University to restore key commercial areas along Merrill Road and University Boulevard. In 2014, Mr Anania was elected Chairman of the Greater Arlington and Beaches CPAC, where he continues to fight for Arlington's neighborhoods. Mr Anania and his wife Patti own and operate CAM Automotive on Arlington Road. Mr Anania’s website: http://www.mike4arlington.com/.
	Al Ferraro		District 2	Al Ferraro is a long-time, deeply-rooted resident of Jacksonville. He graduated from Sandalwood High School, and started a business in District 2 thirty years ago. Married for 25 years, he has a daughter who attends college. He knows District 2 is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. But, he pledges to make it even better. As a business owner, Mr Ferraro knows from experience what is needed to start, maintain, and operate a successful business. He will pursue economic growth, to improve the lives of our hard working people. He will ensure efficient government, to assure that funds needed for public safety, and core government functions are preserved, and to reduce government debt. Mr Ferraro will make certain that tax dollars are spent as wisely and efficiently as possible, and will always be responsive to the voter. District 2 is a special part of our City. It is a local paradise and a great vacation get-away, with its many beautiful parks and waterways, Fort George Island, Huguenot Memorial Park, the Timucuan Preserve, Fort Caroline, and access to the Mayport Ferry, the Saint Johns River, and the Atlantic Ocean. Mr Ferraro’s website: http://www.alferraro.com/.
	James Nealis		District 3	James Nealis, a former Assistant State Attorney, will focus on the District 3 community and keep its neighborhoods safe by providing our Law Enforcement Officers the tools they need. He pledges to listen to residents about the development needs of our community, to protect property values and to advocate for improvements to San Pablo Road. He will strive to get the City’s financial house in order, and to resolve the pension dispute. Mr Nealis will encourage job growth through low taxes and the elimination of Red Tape. Overbearing regulations stifle economic prosperity. Government overreach does not create jobs, businesses do. He seeks to make Jacksonville to be a better place to start a small business - government must not encroach upon our constitutional liberties. He vows to honor Jacksonville’s veterans who fought to protect those freedoms we enjoy. Born in Jacksonville, Mr Nealis graduated from Providence High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Vanderbilt University. Mr Nealis’ website: http://james4council.com/.
	Ryan Taylor		District 4	Ryan Taylor is fourth generation native of Jacksonville, who grew up attending all schools in District 4. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Florida in computer science. Mr Taylor worked 13 Years in City Government, as an IT Manager for the Tax Collector, where he was involved in planning, purchasing, and implementing systems to improve efficiency and productivity. His department assisted constituents on a daily basis. Mr Taylor has owned and operated a small business since 2005. Currently, he is employed in the private sector, at CSX as a business analyst, working with various departments to improve efficiency and bring new technology to the enterprise. Mr Taylor has been a member of the Duval Young Republicans, National Young Republicans, President of Hyde Park Men’s Association, and contributor to the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. To revive downtown, he would encourage a strong infrastructure to attract people to the city center. Mr Taylor has aided in numerous fundraisers to support the Boy Scouts of America, the March of Dimes, Breast Cancer awareness, Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis. Mr Taylor’s Facebook: Taylor4CityCouncil.
			District 5	No Recommended Candidate
	Matt Schellenberg		District 6	Matt Schellenberg has represented Mandarin since 2011. He has been a member of many standing Committees and is currently Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee, and a member of the Rules Committee and the Transportation, Energy, and Utilities Committee. He has also acted as the Council’s Liaison to the Port Authority, was a board member of the Northeast Florida Regional Council, the Chair of the Tower Review Committee, and the Chair of the Special Committee on Utilizing UF Health for Healthcare Delivery, which found $8,000,000 in yearly savings for the taxpayers. He currently represents Duval County in the Florida Association of Counties, is a member of the Special Committee on Capital Improvements, a member of the Finance Economic Development Incentives Committee, a member of the Special Committee on the JEA Agreement, and the Chair of the Audit Subcommittee. Mr Schellenberg graduated from the University of Florida, majoring in Political Science. Later, he worked as an investment advisor, before purchasing Movers Claim Services, which manages insurance claims and specializes in furniture repairs. Mr Schellenberg’s website: http://votematt2015.com/cms/
	Reggie Gaffney		District 7	Reggie Gaffney, a native of Jacksonville and a graduate of FAMU, founded Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc. with an initial staff of three. Since then, the staff has grown to over 100, providing much needed relief services to the citizens of Jacksonville. After 21 years as an effective District 7 community leader, Mr Gaffney is known for his conviction in advocating for what his Christian Faith calls: “The Least”. Mr Gaffney has served as a member of the Florida Charter Schools for Excellence, Chairman of the Jacksonville Port Authority and was selected by Senator Marco Rubio to the Academy Nominating Committee. Mr Gaffney has a demonstrated history of dedication and commitment to public service. And, he understands the important role that the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office plays in resolving today’s crime rate. Reggie Gaffney intends to utilize his extensive network of bi-partisan elected officials and the good community relationships, which he has built through decades of advocacy, to serve his District 7 constituents, as well as the entire Jacksonville community. Mr Gaffney’s website: http://vote4reggie.com/.
	Pat Lockett-Felder		District 8	Pat Lockett-Felder Is a Jacksonville native who has supported and empowered this evolving community for over 30 years. She would strive to achieve the following: Create more living wage jobs, improve our schools, and make public safety, a top priority. Quality, well-paying jobs are a necessity for a good quality of life. Good jobs are a must for economic growth in the City and country. With years of government experience, Ms Lockett-Felder knows what it takes to find solutions, navigate complicated governmental agencies, and get things done. There are priorities: Quality education should be provided equally to all children. A quality education includes great administrators, teachers and facilities. Students should be encouraged and supported by all, especially through scholarships, to further their education beyond high school. Ms Lockett-Felder would promote greater public safety, to ensure a good quality of life for all communities. Seniors primarily started these District 8 communities, and they must be kept safe. Adequate safety starts with the support of City agencies, which Ms Lockett-Felder would sustain and guide. Ms Lockett-Felder’s website: http://www.patlockett-felder.com/.
			District 9	No Recommended Candidate
	Reggie Brown		District 10	Reginald L. Brown, a Jacksonville native, attended local public schools. He earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Edward Waters College and a Master of Social Science, Public Administration, from Florida A&M. He has served over 20 years in the U.S. Army and serves as a Reserves Warrant Officer. Mr Brown notes that District 10 is forced to contend with many issues that impact quality of life. Hence, he pledges to continue to challenge inadequacies and injustice in the Community and make District 10 the best place to live and raise a family. Mr Brown has extensive background in both social services and the military. He began his career as a probation officer and quickly advanced to Chief Executive Officer for the Project Reach Foundation. He was elected to the City Council in November 2008 and 2011. He serves on several boards and committees, and has received honors for his work with youth and the community. He promotes “education as a requirement, not an option”. He has a proven work-ethic and encourages others to accept civic responsibilities. Mr Brown is a man of strong faith. He treasures his relationship with God, family and friends, and he promotes personal responsibility and self-reliance. http://votereggiebrown.com/.
			District 11	No Recommended Candidate
	Doyle Carter		District 12	Doyle Carter seeks to maintain old fashioned values, to downsize government and to improve Westside infrastructure. Mr Carter will bring back trust in government, make it accountable, and create jobs for District 12 and Jacksonville. Mr Carter is a lifelong Westside resident. He owned a successful small business for 29 years. He is a member of Old Plank Road Baptist Church, and has a strong commitment for his faith, community and family. Mr Carter served on City Council from 1999 to 2003, and from 2011 to present, working hard for small businesses, aware firsthand of the issues they face. He sponsored two bills to increase homestead for seniors and worked to enhance Senior programs. He fought for and acquired New Fire Station 57, the relocation of Station 32 and Station 43 in Baldwin. He fought for the business development of Cecil Field, adding 4,000+ jobs. He was instrumental in the new interchange at I295 at Collins Road, I10 at Marietta, Hammond Blvd and roads for Cecil. He has served on the Justice Coalition board, Board of the Center of Independent Living, Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Westside Kiwanis Club, Citizen Planning Advisor Committee, Morocco Shrine, the Westside Business Leaders, and numerous other organizations. Mr Carter’s website: http://doylecarter.com/.
	Bill Gulliford		District 13	Bill Gulliford has been a resident of Jacksonville and the Beaches community since 1954. He graduated from Bishop Kenny High School, then the University of Florida. After military service, he joined his father’s construction equipment business, which he expanded until 1996, then sold. Mr Gulliford has started two other businesses involved in the sale and exportation of construction equipment. He was elected to the Jacksonville City Council in 2011, to represent District 13, which includes the Beaches and the southeastern section of Duval County. In 2012, Mr Gulliford was awarded the Charles D. Webb Award, for extraordinary commitment to public service and was unanimously elected Vice President for the 2012/2013 Council Year. Mr Gulliford served as Atlantic Beach mayor from 1988 to 1993. Prior to that, he served as Atlantic Beach city commissioner. Mr Gulliford has both the governmental and business experience to make a difference, and he has the strength of commitment to make the tough decisions, to make Jacksonville’s a more responsive and more efficient government. Mr Gulliford’s website: http://billgulliford.com/
			District 14	No Recommended Candidate