Governor Crist Appoints Richard Brown to Jacksonville City Council
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Richard A. “Dick” Brown of Neptune Beach to the Jacksonville City Council. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Arthur Graham to the Florida Public Service Commission and originally vacated by the suspension of John Meserve.
“Dick’s extensive community involvement, along with his 16 years of experience as an elected official, qualifies him to once again serve the Jacksonville community,” Governor Crist said. “His focus on business development is especially important at this time as our economy recovers.”
After retiring from BellSouth as a community relations manager, Brown, 72, served on the Jacksonville City Council from 1991 to 1999, and as mayor of the City of Neptune Beach from 2000 to 2008. He served on the First Coast Metropolitan Planning Organization from 2004 to 2008 and the Downtown Development Authority from 1999 to 2000. He served in the United States Navy Reserve from 1958 to 1964, with two years of active duty from 1959 to 1961.
Brown’s appointment is effective immediately.
