Candidate: Joshua Hicks

I’m a native North Floridian who made Jacksonville my forever home after falling in love with the people and community. It’s where I married my husband Phillip and it’s where we are working with a local agency to adopt our first child and start a family. When I’m not supporting colorectal cancer patients and survivors, you can find me spending time at the beach, playing golf and tennis, or playing with our four dachshunds – Dexter, Dirk, Lady and Max.

My brothers and I were raised in Tallahassee by a single mother who often worked multiple jobs to provide for us. Because of my mom’s example, to this day, I understand the meaning of a hard day’s work, and I’ll bring that same work ethic to serve our community on the Jacksonville City Council. I went to public schools in Tallahassee before attending Tallahassee Community College and double majoring in political and social science at Florida State University.

After completing my education, I focused on dedicating my career to giving back to the community and making a difference in the non-profit sector. I’ve worked for the People for the American Way Foundation, the Service Employees International Union, the League of Conservation Voters, and currently with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. I’ve also held leadership roles in organizations working to reduce gun violence and promote equality for all.

I believe in our city, our future, and that we can work with each other to move Jacksonville forward.