ABOUT ME
Meet Demetris
Rooted in Service
Demetris Harrison is a Navy veteran, a dedicated public servant, and a bold voice for change—running to represent District 1 on the Jacksonville City Council. After being stationed here in 1994, Demetris fell in love with this city and made it his permanent home. Over the past 30 years, he’s rolled up his sleeves and gotten to work—from volunteering with food banks and veterans’ programs to leading community efforts that lift up working families. Now, he's stepping up to bring real leadership, accountability, and vision to City Hall.
From Service to City Hall
From the U.S. Navy to Jacksonville’s Tax Collector’s Office—Demetris understands what it means to serve with discipline, heart, and purpose. He’s led major operations, balanced tough budgets, and delivered results for our city, all while building bridges and standing up for those too often left behind. His leadership style is grounded in honesty, unity, and action—qualities our local government sorely needs.
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His commitment to community is more than words. He’s volunteered with organizations like Feeding Northeast Florida, United Way, Groundwork Jacksonville, CHIPS, and the Mayor’s Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Whether expanding food access, advocating for veterans, or ensuring families receive the tax assistance they need, Demetris shows up, rolls up his sleeves, and gets to work.
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Whether it's fighting for safer neighborhoods, fair economic opportunities, or better support for veterans and families, Demetris is ready to take the fight from the front lines of community service to the decision-making tables of City Hall. He’s not a career politician—he’s a community champion who knows how to get things done.
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Demetris Harrison is running for City Council to represent the people—not the powerful. He’s asking for your support to help move Jacksonville forward—together.