Donna Deegan
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. She is the first woman to serve as the mayor of Jacksonville.
Donna Deegan | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Deegan is also a published author, breast cancer awareness advocate, and former television anchor on First Coast News. Prior to her mayoral candidacy, Deegan had mounted a campaign for Florida's 4th congressional district in the 2020 election.
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