Candidate: David Mayo

Pensacola, Fl - Today [April 5, 2018], business and community leader David Mayo filed paperwork to become the next mayor of Pensacola.

Mayo said, “Pensacola is a wonderful city with tremendous potential.  I’m running for Mayor because I believe my practical approach to leadership coupled with strong determination will help us realize it.  I have a demonstrated passion for service, a proven history of working through challenges and a clear vision that will improve the lives of every resident.  I believe in respectful dialogue, partnerships and collaboration for our city’s bright future.”

"When I was 15, I suffered a paralyzing mountain climbing accident in Idaho that changed the course of my life.  Facing this adversity at such a young age shaped much of my thinking on leadership.  Good leaders see past the challenges in front of them.  Where others may see obstacles and difficulty, I see hope and opportunity."

"Residents, businesses, and City Hall must work together to preserve our strong sense of history, attract and retain talent, grow our businesses, prioritize public safety, protect our natural environment, encourage healthy, active lifestyles and improve our neighborhoods.  There have been great improvements in our city over the last few years and building on this momentum, I believe greater things are still to come!"

Get to Know David Mayo

David is the General Manager of WHBR TV33, a full power television broadcasting family friendly programming to the Gulf Coast region.  David is a Pensacola native and University of West Florida alumni.  He and his wife, Beverly, have been married 24 years and have one son, Don.

David's community service centers on efforts to improve the lives of all citizens.  David is heavily involved in the Pensacola community serving on the following Board of Directors:

Lakeview Center/Baptist Healthcare, Global Connections to Employment, City of Pensacola's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, City of Pensacola Bicycle Advisory Committee, Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, Teen Challenge, Globe International, and the West Florida Wheelmen.

In 2004 David founded and serves as the Tournament Director of the Pensacola Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships, drawing the world's top players from 20+ nations and has become the 3rd largest tournament in the USA.

In 2005 David received Pensacola Sports top honor, Sportsman of the Year.  He was USTA Florida Wheelchair Player of the Year in 2004 and 2014.

In 2010, because of David's new passion of cycling, he founded and serves as Chairman of the Pensacola Cycling Classic, a major USA Cycling stage race held in September drawing over 280 pro and top amateur cyclists from around the nation.

2010 - Honored with Sertoma's "Service to Mankind Award".  2015 - Honored with Merit Award from Congressman Jeff Miller in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community."

Mayo concludes, "In sports and life, it takes passion, skill and teamwork to be successful.  These will work well for our city too."

For more information visit www.MayoForMayor.com