Alvin Brown
Alvin Brown | |
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Member of the National Transportation Safety Board | |
Assumed office March 13, 2024 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Robert L. Sumwalt |
7th Mayor of Jacksonville | |
In office July 1, 2011 – July 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | John Peyton |
Succeeded by | Lenny Curry |
Personal details | |
Born | Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Santhea Brown |
Education | Jacksonville University (BA, MBA) |
Alvin Brown is an American politician from
Early life and education
Brown was born in
While at Edward Waters, Brown became a member of the Delta Psi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.[5]
Career
Brown was an intern for Senator
Government service
During the 1990s he served as an advisor to Andrew Cuomo who was the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, President Bill Clinton, and Vice President Al Gore.[7] In the Clinton administration, he served as deputy administrator for community development, rural business and Cooperative development services at the United States Department of Agriculture; executive director of the Office of Special Actions at the Department of Housing and Urban Development; executive Director of the White House Community Empowerment Board; co-chair of the White House Task Force on Livable Communities; and senior advisor for urban policy and vice chair of the White House Community Empowerment Board.
After serving in the Clinton administration, Brown worked as the executive-in-residence at Jacksonville University; president and CEO of the Willie Gary Classic Foundation; executive director of the Bush/Clinton Katrina Interfaith Fund; and chairman of the board of the National Black MBA Association.
In November 2020, Brown was named a candidate for
Mayor of Jacksonville
Brown entered the race for
Brown lost his 2015 re-election bid to Republican Lenny Curry.[3]
National Transportation Safety Board
In August 2022, Brown was nominated to serve as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board by President Joe Biden.[14] On July 12, 2023, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced the nomination.[15] His nomination was confirmed by the full Senate on March 8, 2024.[16]
Personal life
While living in Washington, Brown met his wife Santhea. They have two sons, Joshua and Jordan.[17]
References
- ^ Rincon, Kevin (July 1, 2011). "Alvin Brown takes over as Mayor of Jacksonville" Archived 2015-07-02 at the Wayback Machine. wokv.com. Retrieved on July 1, 2011.
- ^ a b c Gibbons, Timothy J. (May 18, 2011). "Alvin Brown makes history, becoming city's first African-American mayor". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved on May 18, 2011.
- ^ a b Monroe, Nate; Bauerlein, David (May 19, 2015). "Lenny Curry takes City Hall, defeats Mayor Alvin Brown". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ Peterson, Kyle (June 6, 2011). "Florida mayor-elect's roots grew deep in Lowcountry soil" Archived 2011-08-12 at the Wayback Machine. The Island Packet. Retrieved August 9, 2011.
- ^ Craige, Brent (2021-10-13). "The First Black Mayor of Jacksonville, FL Alvin Brown Is A Member of Kappa Alpha Psi". Watch The Yard. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ "Alvin Brown". Institute of Politics and Public Service. Georgetown University. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ Gibbons, Timothy J. (May 10, 2011). "Alvin Brown's Washington experience extensive, somewhat elusive". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved on May 20, 2011.
- ^ "Who Are Contenders for Biden's Cabinet?". The New York Times. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ Gancarski, A. G. (2020-11-09). "Alvin Brown to lead HUD? Here's what Jacksonville insiders think". Florida Politics. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Alvin Brown a player in mayor's race, if not a favorite to win". The Florida Times Union (January 9, 2011). Retrieved on May 18, 2011.
- ^ "Closest Mayor's Race In History Archived 2011-05-21 at the Wayback Machine". News4Jax.com (May 17, 2011). Retrieved on May 18, 2011.
- ^ Gibbons, Timothy J. (May 19, 2011). "Jacksonville Mayor-elect Alvin Brown celebrates, begins transition with Peyton". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved on May 20, 2011.
- St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
- ^ "Biden to nominate former Florida mayor to serve on U.S. safety board -official". Reuters. 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Senate Panel Approves NTSB Nominee Alvin Brown". Transport Topics. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ "PN114 — Alvin Brown — National Transportation Safety Board, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". www.congress.gov. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ Gibbons, Timothy J. (May 5, 2011). "Wives on the Jacksonville mayoral campaign trail: Santhea Brown". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved on May 20, 2011.