It is unconscionable to politicize the dangerous work of our hardworking first responders and deliver vile lies to tens of thousands of working families as a last-gasp attempt to hold onto power. This type of disgusting partisan politics is the exact reason I entered this race: to bring a fresh start to Jacksonville that does...
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Joshua Hicks Denounces Vile and Divisive Ad Recently Released By Opponent In Bid For City Council
NewsMarch 8, 2023
Political mail piece features complete fabrications, violent images, and official JSO property and likeness in an attempt to halt momentum in Duval County’s closest contest. First Responders and Former Republican School Board Candidate Denounce Attack and Praise Hicks’ Vision for Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE, FL – A newly released political mail ad paid for by Moving Jacksonville...
Joshua Hicks Announces Endorsements from 14 Elected Officials, Community Leaders and Organizations
NewsFebruary 15, 2023
They Know Hicks is the Fresh Start that Jacksonville Needs JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Joshua Hicks for Jacksonville City Council campaign is honored to announce endorsements from 14 elected officials, community leaders, and organizations: State Senator Tracie Davis State Representative Angie Nixon Duval Soil and Water Group 5 Supervisor RJ Deacon Former Florida Commissioner of...
Joshua Hicks Calls on City Council to Draw Fair Districts Instead of Appealing Unconstitutional Map
NewsOctober 14, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville City Council is meeting at 1 p.m. today to discuss the redistricting federal court order mandating that the council redraws racially gerrymandered district maps. Jacksonville City Council candidate Joshua Hicks issued the following statement ahead of the meeting on redistricting: “This week, a federal court made clear what has been apparent to us...
Joshua Hicks Calls for Affordable Housing Funding from Unallocated Pandemic Relief Money
NewsAugust 10, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2022 Proposed 2022-2023 Budget Completely Lacks Funding for Affordable Housing Crisis JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville City Council agenda last night included a reading of the plan to allocate $171 million in federal pandemic funding and put $73 million of those dollars in reserves. Even though the U.S. Department of...
Why did the new City Council Vice President want the OGC to keep Sheriff Williams in office?
NewsJune 2, 2022
For Immediate Release: June 2, 2022 JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE JOSHUA HICKS CALLS FOR NEW LEADERSHIP THAT FOLLOWS THE RULE OF LAW Councilmember Ron Salem Wanted OGC to Disregard the City Charter JACKSONVILLE, FL – With Sheriff Mike Williams resigning and the Office of General Counsel’s draft binding legal opinion ruling that Williams vacated the...
For Immediate Release: May 11, 2022 JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE JOSHUA HICKS CALLS FOR A LOCAL HOUSING EMERGENCY TO ADDRESS AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS Hicks Calls Out City Hall’s Shameful Inaction as Rent Prices Skyrocket ARLINGTON – The people of Jacksonville have faced skyrocketing rent prices in 2021 and 2022, with an average increase of 31%...
City Council members, Mayor Lenny Curry, public react to indictment of former JEA executives
NewsMarch 7, 2022
By Emily Bloch Florida Times-Union Former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher were indicted on conspiracy and wire fraud charges, according to federal grand jury documents unsealed Monday. The 30-page indictment accuses the agency’s former chief executive officer and finance chief of devising a plot to privatize one of Jacksonville’s largest and most important...
Dr. King and his legacy should motivate us all to do better
NewsJanuary 28, 2022
This past week I had the privilege to march alongside community leaders and residents in the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade to celebrate the lifelong legacy of a civil rights icon whose vision is still being fulfilled today. It reminded me, once again, that here in Jacksonville, we are a melting...
Endorsed by State Representative Angie Nixon JACKSONVILLE, FL— Today, Joshua Hicks officially announced his candidacy for Jacksonville City Council At-Large, Group 2, challenging incumbent council member Ron Salem in the 2023 Municipal Election. He previously filed for Council District 3 before the local redistricting process was underway. In a newly released campaign video, Joshua highlights...
