Cuppa Jax - Jerry Holland, Duval County Supervisor of Elections

Cost $15 -- Breakfast provided by Fresh Fork

Wednesday, March 4

8 a.m.- 9 a.m.

Riverplace Tower Skyline Room

At the end of 24 years of elected public service, Holland was elected again without opposition to return to the office of the Duval County Supervisor of Elections. In the current age of elections, the most important priority is to build public trust through transparency and community outreach.

Elected without opposition in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 as Duval County Property Appraiser, his priority was taking an aggressive approach investigating and combating exemption fraud. As of the end of his second term more than 3000 property owners have been found in non-compliance and over $19 million in back taxes, penalties and interest were lien for payment. Holland says, "It is important to make sure those entitled to exemptions receive them, but those not entitled, must pay the consequences."

Disseminating accurate information and providing solutions to taxpayers is an integral part of the service offerings of the Duval County Property Appraiser's Office, with the investment in staff, technology and improvements to ensure accuracy and transparency in all areas of operations within the office.

Prior, Jerry served as Supervisor of Elections for ten years, restoring trust in local elections. During that time, he registered more than 64,415 students in Countywide Student Voter Registration Drives. His office was known for having the most current election system for tabulation and voter check-in in the state, welcoming over 68 countries visiting from around the world to see how successful elections were conducted.

Holland also served on the Jacksonville City Council and as the President of the Jacksonville City Council. While on the City Council Holland introduced and saw adopted 1999-897-E Legislation to give low-income seniors an additional Homestead Exemption and 2003-599-E Legislation that established an exemption for Granny Flats, the living quarters of grandparents and parents living with their children.

Holland served as President of the Northeast Regional Planning Council, President of the Florida State Association of Supervisor of Elections, Chairman, Duval County Tourist Development Council, Finance Chair, Jacksonville City Council.

Holland was chosen twice as Elected Official of the Year by the Northside Business Leaders Inc.

Holland earned a Master's degree in Education and his Bachelor of Business Administration in Transportation and Logistics from the University of North Florida. He is a State of Florida certified General Contractor, Real Estate Broker and Certified Florida Appraiser. In addition, holds the following Certifications: Certified Election/Registration Administration, Master Florida Certified Election Professional.

Directions:

We meet at Riverplace Tower, also known as the Ameris Bank building. This is a walkable location along the Southbank Riverwalk and also convenient to the First Coast Flyer and the Skyway Riverplace Station.

There is limited free street parking, and paid parking is also available in a neighboring surface lot and garage.

Entering from the Riverwalk: take the stairs or elevator next to Village Bread Company up to the Skyline Room.

Entering from Riverplace Blvd: take the escalators and walk toward the back of the building, behind the Ameris Bank offices.

Entering from the garage: make a right at the first bank of elevators and another right into the hallway between the Ameris Bank offices.

Entering from the driveway between Riverplace Tower and the Doubletree: Walk down the hallway to the left, and make another left toward the restaurant. Take the elevator or stairs near the restaurant to the meeting space.

About Cuppa Jax:

Cuppa Jax holds gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone in Jacksonville. Join us on Wednesday mornings in the Skyline Room in the Riverplace Tower on the Southbank to discuss important issues facing our city.

Scheduled speakers will talk for 10-15 minutes. The rest of the time is spent with Q&A and discussion of relevant issues brought up by participants. We also encourage attendees to make community announcements at the beginning of the program.

Some Important Things to Note:

No membership fee. Unlike many other discussion forums in Jacksonville, there is no membership fee to attend or participate in Cuppa Jax. We do ask attendees to cover the cost of coffee and breakfast provided by the restaurant in the building, which gives us access to the space. If you cannot attend due to the cost of the event, please email [email protected] and we will be glad to cover your ticket.

Topical and timely. We are seeking local thought leaders who can discuss and educate about important community issues to speak at future dates. We don’t accept offers to speak about or pitch organizations. Cuppa Jax is non-partisan, and does not endorse candidates or issues. An offer to speak does not constitute an endorsement. It is simply an opportunity for the community to have a meaningful discussion.

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