Teresa Jacobs

Teresa Jacobs
Mayor of Orange County
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded by Richard Crotty
Personal details
Born Baltimore, Maryland
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Bruce Jacobs
Children Joshua Jacobs
Max Jacobs
Lisa Jacobs
Chase Jacobs
Residence Orange County, Florida
Alma mater Florida State University
Website Campaign Website

Teresa Jacobs (born in Baltimore, Maryland) is the current mayor of Orange County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is lead by the Mayor of Orange County. Teresa Jacobs was sworn in as the Mayor of Orange County on January 4, 2011. Previously she represented district 1 on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners from 2000-2008.

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Early life, education, and family

Teresa Jacobs was raised in Miami and Jupiter, Florida. She is a graduate of Florida State University, graduating Cum laude with a degree in economics. Teresa Jacobs is married to Bruce. They have four children together named Joshua, Max, Lisa, and Chase.

Early business career

Teresa Jacobs moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1981. She was Assistant Vice President of National Bank of Georgia, Atlanta from 1981-1989.[1]

Political career

Teresa Jacobs represented District 1 on the Board of County Commissioners, which encompasses southwest Orange County from Winter Garden to Hunter's Creek. She was elected in 2000, re-elected in 2004, and stepped down in 2008 due to term limits. Jacobs was credited with taking on special interests, championing new ethics rules for Orange County elected officials, and successfully strengthening local laws to prevent school overcrowding. She was elected President of the Florida Association of Counties (2007).[1]

2010 Orange County Mayor campaign

On January 26, 2010, Teresa Jacobs announced that she plan to run for Mayor of Orange County. Jacobs was the last candidate to enter the race. She was opposed by Bill Segal, Linda Stewart, and Matthew Falconer. On August 24, 2010, Linda Stewart (19%) and Matthew Falconer (15%) were eliminated in the primary election. Teresa Jacobs (42%) and Bill Segal (22%) both advanced to the general election in a run off. In the general election on November 2, 2010, Teresa Jacobs resoundingly defeated Bill Segal, 68% - 32%, despite being out fund raised 2-1.[2]

Electoral history

Orange County Commission District 1 2000
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Teresa Jacobs 11,554 68%
Republican Bob Freeman (incumbent) 4,610 27%
Republican Mike McEvers 826 4%
Totals 16,990 100%
Orange County Commission District 1 2004
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Teresa Jacobs (Unopposed) N/A N/A%
Orange County Mayor 2010
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Teresa Jacobs 164,207 68%
Democratic Bill Segal 78,476 32%
Totals 243,683 100%

Current or Previous State and Regional Boards

See also

References

  1. ^ a b [1] Campaign bio page
  2. ^ [2] November 03, 2010 By David Damron, Orlando Sentinel

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