JAXBIZ has announced its endorsements in the Florida Senate, District 8, Florida House or Representatives, Districts 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, and the School Board, Districts 2, 4 and 6 races. After extensive review and candidate interviews, JAXBIZ agreed to endorse the following candidates:
John Thrasher for Florida Senate, District 8.
Reggie Fullwood for Florida House of Representatives, District 15.
Charles McBurney for Florida House of Representatives, District 16.
Lake Ray for Florida House of Representatives, District 17.
Ronald "Doc" Renuart for Florida House of Representatives, District 18.
Michael Weinstein for Florida House of Representatives, District 19.
Fred "Fel" Lee for Duval County School Board, District 2.
Irvin “PeDro” Cohen for Duval County School Board, District 4.
Becki Couch for Duval County School Board, District 6.
Who is JAXBIZ? Get involved with JAXBIZ and take part in the voice of business. A nonprofit, nonpartisan political organization affiliated with the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, JAXBIZ promotes business friendly leadership within local and state government through the endorsement and support of pro-business candidates. JAXBIZ indentifies candidates displaying commitment to continued economic growth and sustainability as well as the recognition of challenges and opportunities Jacksonville businesses face. JAXBIZ allows for Jacksonville business voices to be heard. With opportunities to influence critical elections, access candidates and endorse business friends, JAXBIZ members help to protect the interest of Northeast Florida businesses and business owners. General membership rates $100-$249 This level, perfect for any size organization, allows for timely election issue updates, meeting access, candidate access and invitations to exclusive JAXBIZ events. Individual or company name will also be listed on the JAXBIZ Web site and any event programs. Advisory membership rates $250-$999 This level accommodates all benefits of the General membership package plus a voting membership on the JAXBIZ Council Advisory Board, responsible for initial candidate interviews and recommendations to the Executive Board. Executive membership rates $1000-$4999 This level accommodates all benefits of the Advisory membership package plus complimentary registration for all JAXBIZ programs and events along with the eligibility to become a member of the JAXBIZ Executive Board. Presidential membership rates $5000-$14,999 This level accommodates all benefits of the Executive membership packages along with additional name recognition throughout the JAXBIZ Web site and promotional materials. Two additional Advisory memberships will also be given to members joining at this level. Charter membership rates $15,000-$25,000 This level accommodates all the benefits of the Presidential membership packages plus additional name recognition throughout the JAXBIZ Web site and printed literature. A total of four Advisory memberships will be provided to members joining at this level as well as a two-year membership and an automatic appointment to the Executive Board. JAXBIZ Board members represent a diverse cross section of age, race and gender, small and large businesses, neighborhoods, non-profits and educational partners within the Jacksonville community. Membership dues are used to pay for staff time, research and polling.
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