Jack Seiler
| Jack Seiler | |
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| 41st Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office March 17, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Naugle |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 92nd district |
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| In office 2000–2008 |
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| Preceded by | Tracy Stafford[1] |
| Succeeded by | Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed[2] |
| Mayor of Wilton Manors, Florida | |
| In office 1998–2000 |
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| Succeeded by | John Fiore[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1963 Fort Collins, Colorado |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Rimes |
| Children | Marianna, Jacqueline, Preston, Susanne |
| Residence | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1985), University of Miami (J.D., 1988) |
| Occupation | attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
John P. "Jack" Seiler (born May 27, 1963) is an American politician and Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prior to this he was a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, from 2000 to 2008 representing District 92 which is located in Broward County, Florida.[4][5] He served as mayor, vice mayor and city council member of Wilton Manors, Florida from 1993 to 2000.[4]
Seiler was a candidate to succeed term-limited[6] Jim Naugle in the 2009 mayoral election for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was elected February 10, 2009, winning against three opponents with more than 57 percent of the vote,[7] avoiding a run-off election.[8] Analysis of the race suggests Seiler won because of high name recognition and strong fundraising[6] which exceeded $250,000.[9] Seiler was sworn in March 17, 2009.[10] On January 31, 2012, Seiler was reelected with 75.03% of the vote in a three-way race.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ "Rep. Tracy Stafford". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ "Rep. Gwyndolen "Gwyn" Clarke-Reed". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ Lewis, Gregory. "Broward's first openly gay mayor". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ a b "Rep. John P. "Jack" Seiler". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ Lyons, Doug (2007-07-02). "Who will succeed Jack Seiler?". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-02-11. ("Next year will be state Rep. Jack Seiler's last year in the Florida House ...")
- ^ a b Sherman, Amy (2009-02-11). "Jack Seiler wins race for Fort Lauderdale mayor". The Miami Herald. Retrieved 2009-02-11.[dead link]
- ^ Man, Anthony (2009-02-10). "Jack Seiler, Fort Lauderdale's new mayor: "It feels great"". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ Wallman, Brittany (2009-02-10). "Seiler crushes opponents in Ft. Lauderdale mayoral win, Rodstrom will get second term". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ Wallman, Brittany (2009-02-09). "Jack Seiler tops $250,000 in contributions for Lauderdale mayor's race". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
- ^ Sherman, Amy (2009-03-17). "Fort Lauderdale commission swearing-in marks changing of the guard". The Miami Herald. Retrieved 2009-03-17.[dead link]
- ^ "Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Elections: 1/31/2012". Broward Country Supervisor of Elections. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
[edit] External links
- "Mayor John P. "Jack" Seiler". City of Fort Lauderdale.
- "John P. Jack Seiler for Mayor - Ft. Lauderdale". Official Campaign Website.
- Follow the Money - John P. Seiler
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| Preceded by Jim Naugle |
Mayor of Fort Lauderdale 2009-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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