Charles Garrison, Democrat, for Jacksonville City Council, At-Large Group 5

Charles Garrison is a veteran and lifelong First Coast resident. Born in Middleburg, he was raised by working class parents; his dad a salesman and his mom a flower shop owner. Over the last ten years, Charles has advocated for communities across Jacksonville. He began his work as a Big Brother through Duval’s Big Brother/Big Sister program. In 2015, he joined the board directors of JASMYN, Jacksonville’s LGBTQ youth services organization, where he soon became Chair of their property board of directors. Working in the private sector, Charles oversaw and helped families find affordable housing and access to mortgages helping eliminate barriers to homeownership, including working with his employer to change their policy as it related to applicants with prior felony convictions. Charles is running for Jacksonville City Council because he knows he can be the leader the City needs to build us forward. When Charles is not advocating for his communities, he can be found spending time with his family and friends, enjoying all Jacksonville has to offer. He currently resides in Springfield with his partner, Matt, and two rescue pups, Scrappy and Bailey.