Al Ferraro

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Al Ferraro

Republican Party

Prior offices

Jacksonville City Council District 2

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Last election

March 21, 2023

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Al Ferraro (Republican Party) was a member of the Jacksonville City Council in Florida, representing District 2. Ferraro assumed office in 2015. Ferraro left office on June 30, 2023.

Ferraro (Republican Party) ran for election for Mayor of Jacksonville in Florida. Ferraro lost in the general election on March 21, 2023.

Biography

Ferraro attended Sandalwood High School. He owned a landscaping business serving the Jacksonville area, Ferraro Lawn Service, which he started in 1986.

Elections

2023

See also: Mayoral election in Jacksonville, Florida (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Mayor of Jacksonville

Donna Deegan defeated Daniel Davis in the general runoff election for Mayor of Jacksonville on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donna Deegan (D)	52.1	113,226
		Daniel Davis (R)	47.9	104,172

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 217,398
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General election

General election for Mayor of Jacksonville

The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Jacksonville on March 21, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donna Deegan (D)	39.4	66,192
✔		Daniel Davis (R)	24.7	41,505
		Al Ferraro (R)	16.2	27,265
		Audrey Gibson (D)	8.6	14,440
		LeAnna Cumber (R)	7.6	12,721
		Frank Keasler (R)	2.4	4,011
		Omega Allen (Independent)	0.9	1,584
		Brian Griffin (Independent) (Write-in)	0.1	149

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 167,867
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2019

See also: City elections in Jacksonville, Florida (2019)

General election

General election for Jacksonville City Council District 2

Incumbent Al Ferraro defeated Carson Tranquille in the general election for Jacksonville City Council District 2 on March 19, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Al Ferraro (R)	70.9	9,071
	Submit photo	Carson Tranquille (D)	29.1	3,723

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,794
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2015

See also: Jacksonville, Florida municipal elections, 2015

The city of Jacksonville, Florida, held elections for mayor and city council on May 19, 2015. A primary took place on March 24, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 16, 2015. All 19 city council seats were up for election.

In the primary election for District 2, Al Ferraro (R) and Lisa King (D) advanced past Jack Daniels (R). Ferraro and King faced off in the general election on May 19, 2015. Ferraro was the winner. Incumbent William H. Bishop (R) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.

Jacksonville City Council, District 2, General Election, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Al Ferraro	57.9%	9,676
	Democratic	Lisa King	42.1%	7,033
Total Votes				16,709
Source: Duval County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 29, 2015

Jacksonville City Council, District 2, Primary Election, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Lisa King	37.5%	5,648
	Republican	Al Ferraro	35.2%	5,304
	Republican	Jack Daniels	27.3%	4,106
Total Votes				15,058
Source: Duval County Supervisor of Elections "Official primary election results," accessed May 29, 2015

Campaign themes

2023

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Campaign website

Ferraro's campaign website stated the following:

“	Al Will Make Our City Safer The residents of Jacksonville deserve a safe city in which to work and raise their families. Al is not satisfied with the status quo. A city that is not safe in all areas of our town, is dangerous for all. Reducing crime and making Jacksonville a safer place to raise a family is Al’s top priority. Al is proud of the fact that his City Council District is now the safest area in Jacksonville. He recognized there was a problem years ago and he went to work. He became an active part in the Sheriff’s Advisory Council Meetings. He did ride alongs with law enforcement officers to understand the problems we faced and the strategies being used to address them. He became involved in the MAD Dads and worked to end the code of silence. Al is a friend to Law Enforcement and to all the communities across the county. As an active participant of the Mad Dads program, Al has witnessed the devastation that comes from violent crime. He is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to make this city safe. That’s why as a member of the City Council, Al voted against legislation aimed at reducing the Sheriff’s budget. Al also worked tirelessly to make Jacksonville safe for all our citizens. While Jacksonville used to be littered with crime attracting Internet Cafe’s, Al submitted the legislation that removed these gambling centers from our city. Al also continues to be a leader in the effort to reduce panhandling in our city as a co-sponsor of pending legislation aimed at empowering law enforcement to stop individuals involved in illegal forms of solicitation. AL WILL FIGHT TO KEEP OUR CITY SAFE. AL WILL PUT JACKSONVILLE RESIDENTS FIRST Jacksonville is a growing and vibrant city. Al will work hard to preserve that growth and prosperity through wise policies and planning. But our city isn’t all hustle and bustle. Al will seek to preserve the unique charm and character that makes Jacksonville the First Coast treasure that it is. He will never forget that it was you to whom he is accountable. With that in mind, Al will look out for the well being of Jacksonville’s citizens over lobbyists and corporate elites. Click on the photo on this page for a brief video of AL sharing his thoughts on development. AL WILL OPPOSE OVERDEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTE SMART GROWTH POLICIES Al Fought Against the Sale of JEA and he will do it again. The Jacksonville Electric Authority is the only profitable authority in the City of Jacksonville. It provides efficient service at a reasonable rate. It is of no coincidence that there is a strong effort to remove it from the control of Jacksonville taxpayers and transfer that wealth to a few well connected individuals who hope to make a quick buck. There have been Federal Indictments related to the shady self dealing in the prior attempt to rip offJacksonville taxpayers but make no mistake, this issue is not dead. They are simply waiting to see what leadership looks like after this election. Al fought against the sale of JEA as a Council Member and he is prepared to do it again. He is accountable to you. You can trust AL because… AL WILL NEVER SUPPORT THE SALE OF JEA. Al Is a Man of Faith Al is guided by a deeply rooted faith in God and the principles enshrined in scripture. He respects the rich diversity of beliefs across our city but it is impossible to know Al without understanding the principles by which he lives. Al will stand for strong, Christian values and empower families and churches to exercise their God given freedoms. He will seek to love others and put them before himself. He will never shy away from doing good. And he will be bold and courageous even when it’s difficult. Al has also dedicated himself to a life of service as a fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He also cherishes his time as an active member of his local church. Al’s ultimate goals is to be a servant who demonstrates Christian love in all he does. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 AL WILL ALWAYS TO START EVERY DAY WITH PRAYER. AL STANDS WITH TAXPAYERS As a small business owner who routinely woke up before the sun came up and did manual labor to support his family, Al understands how difficult it can be to earn a living. This experience guided every decision Al, as a city council member, made when it came to government spending and taxation. Al has been a voice in the desert when it came to prophetic warnings about wasteful spending and overtaxation in Jacksonville. He has boldly advocated for funding core functions while keeping government out of the pockets of hard working residents of Jacksonville. Al is the only current two-term city council member in Jacksonville to have never taken a raise. He voted against the Gas Tax. And Al fought against those who tried to rip off the city of Jacksonville by selling our JEA which would have resulted in higher rates for all of us. AL WILL NEVER FORGET THIS IS YOUR GOVERNMENT. The Second Amendment The right to bear arms is essential to ordered liberty and like the founders of our constitution, Al understands that government has no place in our gun safes. The truth is, without the second amendment, there is no assurance that the other amendments will ever be respected. Al realizes that violence is a real problem in Jacksonville and Al is prepared to stand with our law enforcement to prevent this epidemic in our city. The answer to this crisis however is not to make law abiding citizens defenseless. Instead we need to support our police and prosecute bad actors when they violate the laws of the State of Florida. Al will stand up for our constitutional freedoms and the right to keep and bear arms will remain strong in Jacksonville if Al is our mayor. Parenting a Child is a Parent’s Sacred Responsibility As a father to his daughter Amanda, Al treasures his role as a parent. While parenting can be filled with joy and memories, it is not an act of leisure. It is a sacred responsibility that doesn’t come from government. Al will fight to protect parents as they work to instill values into their children which will serve them for the rest of their lives. Al believes that schools should teach math, science, art, history, etc. Leave the social engineering out of the classrooms. AL STANDS WITH PARENTS. To those of you who served… While Al has plans for our veteran community, on this issue we will skip the campaigning. Instead… THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICES BY YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. YOU ARE THE BEST OF US.	”
—Al Ferraro's campaign website

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