Donna Deegan | |
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9th Mayor of Jacksonville | |
Assumed office July 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Lenny Curry |
Personal details | |
Born | Donna Elizabeth Hazouri February 28, 1961 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Kevin Clewis
(m. 1983, divorced)Dan Hicken (divorced) Tim Deegan (m. 2002) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Tommy Hazouri (cousin) |
Education | Florida State University (BS) |
Website | Government website |
Donna Hazouri Deegan (born February 28, 1961) is an American politician serving as the 9th mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected mayor in the 2023 election, defeating Republican Daniel Davis in the May 16 runoff election.[1] She is the first woman to serve as the mayor of Jacksonville.[1][2]
Deegan is also a published author, breast cancer awareness advocate, and former television anchor on First Coast News.[3] Prior to her mayoral candidacy, Deegan had mounted a campaign for Florida's 4th congressional district in the 2020 election.[4]
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