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'We made history tonight:' Donna Deegan will be the next mayor of Jacksonville [1]
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Date: 2023-05-16 19:29:00
Donna Deegan celebrated her win Tuesday night at Estrella Cocina in Downtown Jacksonville surrounded by supporters and family.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast News has called the Jacksonville mayoral race in favor of Donna Deegan.
She celebrated her win Tuesday night at Estrella Cocina in Downtown Jacksonville surrounded by supporters and family.
"We made history tonight, it's a brand-new day for Jackonville, Florida" said Deegan during her acceptance speech. "You know what the best part is? Love won today."
Deegan will become the first woman mayor in Jacksonville history.
"It’s time we usher in new leadership and positive change that allows all of us to thrive,' said Deegan in a statement made Tuesday afternoon. "I am forever grateful to everyone who has supported me along this journey."
Deegan was spotted running around to different polling locations all day prior to the closing of polls, encouraging people to vote and make their voices heard.
She's used to being in the public eye as a former television news anchor and breast cancer awareness advocate. Every year, The Donna Foundation hosts a Mother's Day run to fundraise for the illness.
Crime has been a hot topic during this race – a poll by The University of North Florida showed a majority of Jacksonville voters feel it’s the biggest issue the city is facing. Deegan says she will put more police officers on the street but thinks law enforcement should have a better relationship with the public.
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