Mayor Deegan announces seven new appointments to city positions

Jacksonville, Fla. — Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan held a news conference on Thursday, announcing the names of the people who will take over seven key roles in city government.

“I am incredibly proud to welcome this diverse set of collaborators, innovators, problem solvers, and civic leaders,” Mayor Deegan said in a news release. “Each of these individuals brings with them immense experience and a unique perspective to make this a new day in Jacksonville.”

Here’s a list of the appointees:

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• Randy DeFoor - General Counsel
• Nina Sickler - Director of Public Works
• Alex Alston - Chief of Sports and Entertainment
• Dr. Rudy Jamison, Jr - Executive Director of the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission
• Jimmy Midyette - Diversity Manager for the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission
• Gregory Grant - Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses Administrator
• Bill Delaney - Council Liaison

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Mayor Deegan said she also took steps to increase diversity in city government.

Her new appointments are:

• 26% African American
• 9% Asian American
• 6% Other Ethnicities
• 3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
• 9% are members of the LGBTQ+ Community
• And across the City of Jacksonville, the workforce includes 5% Hispanic Employees.

A news release said the Mayor’s office is nearly 15% more diverse than the previous administration.

Click here to read more about the backgrounds of the new appointees.

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