Donna Deegan

Donna Hazouri Deegan (born February 28, 1961) is an American politician serving as the 9th mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected mayor in the 2023 election, defeating Republican Daniel Davis in the May 16 runoff election. She is the first woman to serve as the mayor of Jacksonville. Deegan is also a published author, breast cancer awareness advocate, and former television anchor on First Coast News. Prior to her mayoral candidacy, Deegan had mounted a campaign for Florida's 4th congressional district in the 2020 election. Early life and education Deegan was born Donna Elizabeth Hazouri on February 28, 1961. She has Lebanese ancestry through her father. Deegan's great-great grandfather immigrated from Lebanon circa 1905. Deegan was raised on the south side of Jacksonville and graduated from Bishop Kenny High School in 1979. She attended Florida State University and graduated in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in communications. She is the cousin of former Jacksonville mayor Tommy Hazouri, who served from 1987 to 1991.