Candidate: Mincy Pollock

Contact Information: (904) 551-7454 Info@ElectMincyPollock.com www.ElectMincyPollock.com Mincy Pollock’s love for Jacksonville stems back to class field trips, historic stories from his grandmother, weekend discovery excursions with parents, and lessons from caring teachers. They all provided vibrant images and memories that became embedded in his heart. Mincy and his wife, Sonte’, have been married for 12 years. They have four children: Genesis, Matthew, Kaylen and Kache’. When he\'s not working, Mincy enjoys spending time with his family, serving at The Church of Jacksonville, and working out at the gym. He has a unique passion for wellness. Mincy uses his expertise as a wellness coach, and group instructor, to help people live healthier and longer lives. He often says, “Healthy residents equate to a happy city.\" Mincy received his education from the private school of St. Pius Catholic and the public high school of Jean Ribault. He obtained his degree from the local state college, and was a student at the National Labor College endorsed by the AFL-CIO, where he studied Political Economy and Labor. He became a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. of the University of North Florida, Sigma Upsilon Chapter. Mincy also completed studies through the School of Ministerial Education and Training. He currently holds an 215 Life, Health, & Variable Annuities license along with a 220 General Lines Insurance License, both issued by the Florida Department of Financial Services. Mincy believes in the value of education. He wants to work with leaders and the community to enhance our school system, making it attractive to our citizens and those considering Jacksonville as their future home. Mincy is no stranger to hard work. He has been a member of the International Longshoremen\'s Association (Local 1408) for over 12 years. During that time, he has seen how important the port is to Jacksonville, and how vital it is for progress to take place. In the Jacksonville area alone 24,340 people are employed in port-dependent positions--direct, indirect and induced jobs relying on the port. As a result, Mincy wants to work to ensure that basic physical and organizational facilities needed for our city and for enterprise are maintained, improved and developed to foster more jobs and economic growth in Jacksonville. Many know Mincy Pollock as “Praya,” from his days as an on-air radio personality. Years ago, he was hired as the only employee of Gospel 1400 \"The Light\" WZAZ-AM Radio. The satellite station was unprofitable and the listenership was low. Under his leadership, it became a community-oriented voice of the city, resulting in the station\'s rise to #13 in the general market ranking, and becoming profitable enough to later be purchased by Clear Channel Broadcasting. Mincy’s partnership with faith-based organizations, non-profits and small businesses are innovative. It’s this creativity and freshness that’s key to unlocking resources that will improve opportunities for all of Jacksonville’s citizens. Mincy is currently the General Manager/Partner of First Coast Multi-Lines Agency, a company that educates and assist individuals and companies across the state with their insurance needs while helping counties decrease tax growths that occur as a result of treating the uninsured. Mincy has worked with various outreach urban initiatives such as The Bridge of NE Florida, Young Life, Communities-N-Schools/Team-Up, YMCA, The Juvenile Justice Department, and The J-100. He was recently appointed a Board Member for the Jacksonville Job Corp., and is a member of M.A.V.A.W. (Men against violence against Women), an auxiliary of Hubbard House. He understands the merit of capital investment in our youth, young adults and their significant role and correlation to safer communities and Jacksonville’s future. Mincy’s years of public service is his motivation to work closely with the sheriff’s office to ensure necessary operating funds are allocated for the department to combat crime sufficiently. The strength of Jacksonville lies in neighborhood revitalization and development. Mincy saw its importance as a partner with Wealth Watchers, an official H.H.F. (hardest hit fund) provider and affiliate of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The project played an instrumental role in providing resources to people who faced foreclosure and/or needed assistance in obtaining affordable housing. Mincy\'s experience as a former licensee through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, and past member of the N.E Florida Association of Realtors, is the basis for his confidence in the continued revitalization of downtown and its surrounding areas as well as the eradicating of blight from forgotten districts. Mincy has a holistic approach of leaving no person behind. By addressing the issues and providing the solutions, we are helping ALL to attain the essentials of a quality life.