Preceded by Richard Crotty Name Teresa Jacobs Political party Republican | Spouse(s) Bruce Jacobs Party Republican Party Website Campaign Website | |
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Alma mater Florida State University Residence Orange County, Florida, United States Profiles | ||
Education Florida State University | ||
Interview with orange county fl mayor teresa jacobs
Teresa Jacobs (born April 6, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland) is the current mayor of Orange County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is led 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 to 2008.
Contents
- Interview with orange county fl mayor teresa jacobs
- Early life education and family
- Early business career
- Political career
- 2010 Orange County Mayor campaign
- 2014 Orange County Mayor campaign
- Current or Previous State and Regional Boards
- References
Early life, education, and family
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.
Early business career
Teresa Jacobs moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1981. She was Assistant Vice President of National Bank of Georgia, Atlanta from 1981 to 1989.
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).
2010 Orange County Mayor campaign
On January 26, 2010, 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.
2014 Orange County Mayor campaign
Despite Val Demings having been in the race early on, she dropped out leaving Teresa Jacobs winning the election unopposed.
Current or Previous State and Regional Boards
