Jacksonville City Councilman Ron Salem files for re-election

Jacksonville, Fla. — Ron Salem has filed to run for re-election in 2023 for his at-large group seat on City Council.

Meet Jacksonville City Councilman Ron Salem

Salem had never held political office prior to his 2019 run. The healthcare administrator told Action News Jax at the time the three biggest issues facing Duval County voters were public safety, economic development and public education.

I held a Town Hall meeting last week to provide an opportunity for citizens to ask questions about the local option gas tax. Thank you to Nat Ford (JTA) and Jordan Elsbury (Administration) for joining me and answering questions. pic.twitter.com/lNEMY5pTnS
— Ron Salem (@Ron_Salem) May 17, 2021

In other City Council news, on Tuesday, Republican Councilmen Sam Newby was elected president and Terrance Freeman elected Vice-President of Jacksonville City Council in a 10-9 vote, marking the first time two African-Americans will lead Council.

Congratulations to our incoming City Council President, Sam Newby, and incoming City Council Vice President ⁦@TFreemanJax⁩ Freeman. The partnership between the executive And legislative branches of government is paramount and I look forward to working together pic.twitter.com/B7Pbx0tFJj
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 25, 2021