Candidate: James M. Breaker

James M. Breaker, Jr LTC, Retired U.S. Army James Breaker has deep roots in Jacksonville\'s northside community. He is a devoted family man, married for 32 years, the father of five sons and 2 grandchildren. The Breakers are long time active members of St. Pius the V Catholic Church where James serves as an Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Breaker attended Jacksonville area schools and is a proud graduate of William M. Raines Class of 1971. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Marketing/Management from the University of North Florida. After graduating from college, he was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Army. He served honorably in \"Operation Enduring Freedom\" and retired at the rank of LTC after 26 years of service to our country. Breaker realized that he was needed more in his community and declined several promising job offers. As a Real Estate Developer, he has continued to work in the community by revitalizing commercial and residential property for the beautification and economic development of our community. James is already heavily involved in community and business development plans for District 8 (The District of Soul). He has been a business man in District 8 for over 25 years and a Real Estate Developer for more than 10 years. He has successfully developed real estate in Sweet Water/West Jacksonville, East Jacksonville, New Town as well as the District of Soul. James is an avid lifetime supporter of business development in the northwest quadrant. He is an active Board Member for the Jacksonville Black Chamber of Commerce, First Coast Chapter of the National Business League, District of Soul and Jacksonville Youth Works. He is also a member of the SCLC, Knights of Peter Claver, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post and the VFW. Please help Breaker build a better quality of life for the citizens of District 8. It\'s time for a leader who has a plan to move our community forward. Your support is appreciated