Jacksonville, Fla. — Mandarin Park will now be known as Tommy Hazouri, Sr. Park.
The City of Jacksonville renamed the park in honor of Hazouri’s service to the city.
Hazouri, a Jacksonville native, died in September 2021 at the age of 76.
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Read: Mandarin Park will now be known as Tommy Hazouri, Sr. Park.
In 1974, he became a member of the Florida House of Representatives, where he served for 12 years before becoming the mayor of Jacksonville from 1987 to 1991.
During his time as mayor, he led an effort to eliminate tolls from the city’s roads and bridges and implemented an anti-odor ordinance to relieve the city of its foul odor.
From 2004 to 2012, he also served as a Duval County School Board member before serving Jacksonville again as an at-large city council member of group 3.
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Hazouri’s wife Carol joined Mayor Lenny Curry, Mayor-elect Donna Deegan, and several city council members in a dedication ceremony on Thursday.
Hazouri Park is located along the St. Johns River at 14780 Mandarin Road.
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