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Local Mayors Voice Support for Republican Aaron Bean
Mayor David Buchanan & Mayor Shirley Graham Endorse Bean for Florida Senate District 4 Jacksonville, Fla. Conservative Republican Aaron Bean, a small business owner and former Florida State Representative, today announced that Mayor David Buchanan of Hilliard and Mayor Shirley Graham of Callahan have endorsed him in his candidacy for the newly-drawn Florida Senate District 4 seat. Aaron is the true conservative candidate that our families and region need, and I am proud to support his race, said Mayor Buchanan. As a long-time resident and father of three, he has a personal investment in the education of our children. His clear, resounding voice in the Senate will ensure that our parents have choices about their childrens schools and that our teachers focus on teaching rather than on paperwork. Because of Aarons conservative leadership and steadfast commitment, our community will have a chance for economic recovery, said Mayor Graham. Aaron has the know-how and determination to reduce unemployment rates and the burdens placed on our local businesses. He realizes it is businesses that create jobs and opportunities for our locals. I support Aaron in his race for the Florida Senate. It is exciting to have these respected community leaders on our team! said Bean. As a former Mayor myself, I appreciate these leaders having passion for their communities. I look forward to working with them to keep Florida a great place to live, work and raise a family. Mayor Buchanan and Mayor Graham join former Governor Jeb Bush (R-Florida), Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater (R-Florida), Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam (RFlorida), Senator John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine), Senator Steve Wise (R-Jacksonville), Representative Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala), Mayor Stan Totman of Baldwin, Vice Mayor Kara Tucker of Neptune Beach, Jacksonville City Councilman Ray Holt, Jacksonville City Beach Councilman Tom Taylor, Neptune Beach Councilman-elect Scott Wiley, Nassau County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller John Crawford, former Chair of Duval Republican Party and former Chair of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Mike Hightower, former Chairman of the Duval County and State Republican Party Tom Slade, Nassau County Tax
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PAGE 2: AARON BEAN FOR FLORIDA SENATE Collector John Drew, Florida State Board of Education Member and Local Business Leader Gary Chartrand, former Jacksonville Jaguar Tony Boselli, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Medical Association, the National Rifle Association, the Unified Sportsmen of Florida, and the Nassau Builders Council in endorsing Bean for Florida Senate District 4, which includes Duval and Nassau Counties. Aaron Bean currently works for Shands Jacksonville as the relationship development officer, is the co-owner of 8 Flags Insurance Company, and he owns and operates Putt-Putt of Fernandina Beach with his wife Abby and their three young sons. Bean served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives, including a term as elected chairman of the Duval County Legislative Delegation in 2008. During his tenure in the Florida House, Bean received numerous awards and recognitions for his effective, conservative leadership and additionally was trusted by thenHouse Speaker Marco Rubio to serve as the chairman of the House Health Care Council, which handled all health care policy in addition to the appropriations of about one-third of the state budget. Prior to being elected to the Florida House, Bean served as a Commissioner and Mayor of Fernandina Beach. Beans extensive record of public service includes serving on the First Coast YMCA Board of Directors, Big Brothers & Big Sisters and the United Way. Bean received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Jacksonville University, and was the city president of Compass Bank for 10 years (1998-2008). Bean and his wife, Abby, reside in Fernandina Beach, Fla., with their three sons, where they attend Memorial United Methodist Church. For more information on the Aaron Bean for Florida Senate Campaign, please visit [Link].
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Paid by Aaron Bean, Republican, for State Senate.
