JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayoral candidate and former news anchor Donna Deegan says she’s going to make Jacksonville a healthier city if she is elected.
Deegan says Jacksonville ranks poorly compared to other cities in Florida on many health statistics including obesity rate, premature death and drug overdoses.
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Deegan, a Democrat, says she would appoint a chief health officer is she is elected mayor.
“Our city does not apply for many federal, state and private grants and we have not taken a leadership role in leveraging available programs I aim to change all of that when I become mayor,” Deegan said, backed by health care professionals.
Jacksonville has some of the finest medical institutions in the country, but some of the worst health outcomes for a large Florida city. Today we released our four-part plan to change that fact. Visit https://t.co/vqNZRXZAGm to learn more. #ChangeForGood pic.twitter.com/pB9YzcADMp
— Donna Deegan (@DonnaDeegan) March 8, 2022
If elected, Deegan says she would also establish a communications team to better connect with the community on health topics. She has more information on her campaign website.
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— Donna Deegan (@DonnaDeegan) March 8, 2022
Republican councilmen Matt Carlucci and Al Ferraro are also running along with non-party affiliated candidates Omega Allen and Darcy G. Richardson. Other names rumored as potential mayoral candidates are Daniel Davis, president of the Jax Chamber, and City Council member LeAnna Cumber.