Candidate: Jim Overton

"As your Tax Collector, I commit to you our customer, fast and courteous service, improving organizational efficiency, and enhancing transparency."

Jim Overton brings a businessman's approach to Government and Public Administration.  He has 26 years experience as a business owner, 10 years on City Council, and 12 years as the Duval County Property Appraiser.  He was elected Tax Collector in November of last year.

He holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from UNF.

Jacksonville voters have trusted Jim Overton with some of Our City's most important Jobs and Positions:

Duval County Property Appraiser - Received National Recognition for Public Outreach

President - City Council

President - Florida Association of Property Appraisers

President - Rotary Club of West Jacksonville

Chairman - Tourist Development Council

Chairman - Downtown Historic Preservation Task Force

Cecil Field Redevelopment Commission Member

Jacksonville Housing Authority Member

Downtown Master Plan Task Force Member

Convention Center Task Force Member

Jacksonville City Council - Chairman Finance Committee, Chairman Rules Committee, served as a member of every standing committee

Honors and Awards:

Volunteer of the Year - Jax Metro Area YMCA

Preservation Award for Work on Laura Street Trio - Jacksonville Historical Society

Public Official of the Year - Northeast Florida  Association of Realtors

Silver Beaver Award - Boy Scouts of America

Personal:

5th generation Floridian, Lee HS Grad, BS in Business Administration - Washington & Lee University, Master of Public Administration - UNF, married 41 years, 2 children.