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Meet John

With a mom who was a school teacher and a dad who was on the local school board, I grew up with public policy as dinner table conversation. My passion for public service came early thanks to the example my parents set that everyone can get involved to make their community better. I dove in head first and was even elected Mayor for A Day in 8th grade. 
It all came full circle when I was sworn in as Mayor four years ago, with my wife and boys by my side. 
Since then I’ve served our community as Student Body President at Florida State University, District 3 County Commissioner for 12 years, and now as Mayor. I’m committed to making Tallahassee a place we can all be proud of that works for everyone , that we can all be proud of, and that we’ll be proud for our children to inherit.
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Why I'm Running

I ran for Mayor three and a half years ago to rebuild the public’s trust in our local government and bring our community together. We’ve cleaned up City Hall and passed the strongest ethics reform package ever. We’ve created thousands of good paying jobs. And we’ve improved our quality of life by expanding our award-winning parks system and ensuring that the services we provide are efficient and affordable.
 
We’ve accomplished a lot, but we’ve still got work to do. Some are trying to divide us for cheap political gain, but I know that we are stronger together than apart. And I know that the only way we can tackle the challenges before us is by giving everyone a seat at the table.
 

Together we can make Tallahassee better today than it was yesterday and better tomorrow than it is today.

WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED

PROTECTING OUR Environment

  • Created an Urban Forest Master Plan to ensure that our natural beauty is here to enjoy for generations to come
  • Allocated millions of dollars directly to neighborhoods to support community-driven revitalization plans
  • Set a goal to reach 100% net, clean renewable energy by 2050
    • Completed the second solar farm at the airport, making it the largest airport-based solar farm in the world
    • Switched all City-owned facilities to 100% solar energy

helping businesses

  • Created the City’s first 5-Year Strategic Plan
  • Provided millions of dollars in direct COVID-19 relief to local small businesses and nonprofits before any state or federal assistance was available

FIGHTING FOR EQUALITY

  • Created one of the first LGBTQ+ Advisory Councils in the state
  • Banned conversion therapy
  • Launched the All Human Rights Are Local initiative

doing right by citizens

  • Opened the first COVID-19 drive-thru testing facility in the state
  • Allocated millions of dollars directly to neighborhoods to support community-driven revitalization plans
  • Created Citizens Police Review Board
  • Expanded Paid Parental Leave to include fathers
  • Created mental health mobile response unit
  • Created a Community Land Trust to further affordable housing goals
  • Named the #1 public utility in the nation
  • Launched the Bystander app, a first of its kind app that allows citizens to record interactions with law enforcement

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