John E. Dailey

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John Evans Dailey (born December 7, 1972) is an American politician serving as the 127th mayor of Tallahassee, Florida, since 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served on the Leon County Commission from 2006 to 2018, representing District 3 and twice serving as its chair. Born in Miami and raised in Tallahassee, Dailey earned a master’s degree in public administration and began his political career working in state and local government. He was elected mayor in 2018 to succeed Andrew Gillum and won re-election in 2022, defeating Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier. During his tenure as mayor, Dailey has prioritized ethics reform, affordable housing, and public safety. He led the adoption of a sweeping ethics reform package early in his term and supported the expansion of housing initiatives including modular shelters and mixed-income developments. In response to the George Floyd protests, he oversaw the creation of a Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB) and a mental health mobile response unit. The CPRB was later disbanded in 2025 following state legislation restricting civilian oversight. Dailey also directed Tallahassee's COVID-19 response, launching early remote work protocols, utility and small business relief programs, and local vaccination outreach.…

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