John Delaney
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John Adrian Delaney (born June 29, 1956) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He was the mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, serving two consecutive terms from 1995 to 2003. After being succeeded by John Peyton in July 2003, Delaney was appointed president of the University of North Florida.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Delaney moved to Jacksonville at age 16 where he graduated from Terry Parker High School. He later attended the University of Florida, and received a law degree. Delaney served as Jacksonville's general counsel and as chief of staff to former mayor Ed Austin before being elected mayor himself. He was the first Republican to become mayor of the city since 1888.
During his mayoral term, Delaney was noted for launching the "Better Jacksonville Plan," a massive, $2.2 billion package of projects for municipal improvements funded by a sales tax increase, as well as the Preservation Project, a series of land grants for parks. He was one of the most popular mayors in Jacksonville's history, enjoying consistently high approval ratings and running unopposed for his second election.
Delaney's time as President of UNF has so far seen a surge in building projects, including a new Student Union building and a new Social Sciences building, as well as a proposed slate of new programs to build UNF in the [master plan].
Delaney is married to his wife, Gena. They have four children.
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