Candidate: Omega Allen

Website: omega4mayor.com Phone: (904)465-4660 Facebook: Omega Allenfor Mayor Email: omegaallenformayor@gmail.com With a vision for true prosperity for the people of Jacksonville, Omega Allen represents a different/new breed of government – a government that is once again FOR and BY the PEOPLE with transparency, accountability, and integrity as its foundation. Appointed by Mayor John Delaney, Omega Allen served as a member of the Northwest Jacksonville Trust Fund Advisory Committee for a decade. She had the distinguished honor of serving as Committee Chair for three years. The Committee administered and approved disbursement of $25 million of funding through the Better Jacksonville Plan, which was designated for Economic Development in areas North and West of the St. Johns River. The primary focus of the Committee was to create jobs and enhance business development in the target areas. As a Certified General Contractor, she has been instrumental in the renovation of commercial property located in Downtown Jacksonville and at the Jacksonville International Airport. As program manager for the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), with a $26.2 million operating budget, Omega Allen provided oversight and direction for the purchase, renovation, and re-sale of more than 100 foreclosed upon properties. The NSP served as a catalyst for revitalizing targeted communities throughout Jacksonville and improving the quality of life for new home homeowners. She was the assistant project manager for the construction of the Aloft Hotel in the River City Market Place. As an educator, Ms. Allen cherished the opportunity to influence young minds and inspire students to achieve great things through higher education. Her focus and ambition is to make a difference in people’s lives. Omega Allen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and an MBA from Jacksonville University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Administration at Northcentral University. Her professional organization affiliations are The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) – Certified Craft Trainer and the National Association of Minority Contractors – Secretary, Northeast Florida Chapter.