John H. Land (mayor)

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Mayor John Land

In office 1949-1968 and 1970-Present

John H. Land is the longest serving Mayor in the history of the State of Florida.[1]

John Land is the current mayor of the City of Apopka, Florida. He was born in Plant City, and he moved to Apopka at a very young age. He served in the U.S. Army during World War Two and attended the University of Florida. After the war he got into manufacturing.

John Land was first elected as Mayor of Apopka in 1949, and he served in this capacity until 1968. In 1970 he was once again elected as Mayor and he has served ever since. In January of 2007, Mayor Land celebrated his 55th year as Mayor. In addition, he has also served on the Florida League of Cities Board of Directors.