Net Worth of Jax Council Members
Every year all elected officials in Florida are required to submit a 'Financial Disclosure Form'. This form breaks down the official's assets, liabilities and sources of income. It's purpose is to keep officials transparent about where their monetary interests exist.
Although it may be a bit of financial voyeurism that causes the general public/journalists to review these self-disclosed Financial Disclosure Forms (Form 6), there is still a very practical need to know this information about Jacksonville's elected officials. It boils down to looking for "conflicts of interest". It is the the major reason why this form must be filled out and submitted annually to Florida Commission on Ethics, before July 1 of each year, by our elected officials.
What matters more here is not their actual net worth. It's how and where their money is made that matters most. If proposed legislation has the potential to impact their income the official has an obligation to clearly state their bias and/or recuse themselves from a vote. But, it's also the responsibility of the constituents to be aware of where officials may be more self-interested than public-interested. As the Florida Commission on Ethics writes "The disclosure process serves to remind officials of their obligation to put the public interest above personal considerations." This information is about keeping officials accountable. One shouldn't just run through the numbers without looking into the sources.
Except for District 10's Reginald Brown all of Jacksonville's members of council have turned in their forms for 2012. Councilman Reginald Brown has not submitted a form in two years and has been fined $125.00. Councilman Clark has submitted his form but it is not online for reference, yet.
There are approximately two council members listed per page in ascending order, by their net worth.
For a list of the council members and the page they are located go to the comments section.
Article by Arash Kamiar
Clay Yarborough, District 1
Net worth: $20,000
Date Filed: 07/05/13
Income Sources:
Reginald L. Brown, District 10
Net worth: $25,000
Date Filed: 01/10/11. Brown has not refiled in two years. Last disclosure is for 2010. Fines assessed $125.00.
Income Sources:
Don Redman, District 4
Net worth: $74,448
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
Warren Jones, District 9
Net worth: $121,315
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
Matt Schellenberg, District 6
Net worth: $170,000
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
Ray Holt, District 11
Net worth: $186,000
Date Filed: 06/20/13
Income Sources:
E. Denise Lee, District 8
Net worth: $200,187
Date Filed: 09/03/13
Income Sources:
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Robin Lumb, At-Large, Group 5
Net worth: $202,995.89
Date Filed: 07/03/13
Income Sources:
Richard Clark, District 3
Net worth: $221,716.29*
Date Filed: 01/14/11*
Income Sources:
*Though an updated form was submitted on 09/03/13. It is not uploaded for review.
Doyle Carter,District 12
Net worth: $274,500
Date Filed: 07/05/13
Income Sources:
William H. Bishop, District 2
Net worth: $507,400
Date Filed: 06/17/13
Income Sources:
John R. Crescimbeni, At-Large, Group 2
Net worth: $568,556
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
Dr. Johnny Gaffney, District 7
Net worth: $610,900
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
Greg Anderson, At-Large, Group 4
Net worth: $1,343,228
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
Kimberly Daniels, At-Large, Group 1
Net worth: $1,483,000
Date Filed: 07/23/13
Income Sources:
Bill Gulliford, District 13
Net worth: $1,613,295
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
Jim Love, District 14
Net worth: $1,974,970
Date Filed: 06/10/13
Income Sources:
Stephen C. Joost, At-Large, Group 3
Net worth: $4,360,542
Date Filed: 07/11/13
Income Sources:
*Joost has not itemized where his salary and "other income" come from. Non-disclosure of income source defeats the purpose of discovering potential conflicts of interest.
Lori N. Boyer, District 5
Net worth: $8,281,121
Date Filed: 06/28/13
Income Sources:
What matters more here is not their actual net worth. It's how and where their money is made that matters most. If proposed legislation has the potential to impact their income the official has an obligation to clearly state their bias and/or recuse themselves from a vote. But, it's also the responsibility of the constituents to be aware of where officials may be more self-interested than public-interested. As the Florida Commission on Ethics writes "The disclosure process serves to remind officials of their obligation to put the public interest above personal considerations." This information is about keeping officials accountable. One shouldn't just run through the numbers without looking into the sources.
Except for District 10's Reginald Brown all of Jacksonville's members of council have turned in their forms for 2012. Councilman Reginald Brown has not submitted a form in two years and has been fined $125.00. Councilman Clark has submitted his form but it is not online for reference, yet.
There are approximately two council members listed per page in ascending order, by their net worth.
For a list of the council members and the page they are located go to the comments section.
Article by Arash Kamiar
Clay Yarborough, District 1
Net worth: $20,000
Date Filed: 07/05/13
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$44,500
- UPS: $23,000
Reginald L. Brown, District 10
Net worth: $25,000
Date Filed: 01/10/11. Brown has not refiled in two years. Last disclosure is for 2010. Fines assessed $125.00.
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$45,000
- U.S. Army Reserves: $10,000
Don Redman, District 4
Net worth: $74,448
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$44,144
- US Gov/Social Security: $11,500
- Don's Sportsman inc: $3,200
Warren Jones, District 9
Net worth: $121,315
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$40,872
- City of Jacksonville: $19,596
- Rental Income: $12,550
- Luke Group Realtors: $3,000
Matt Schellenberg, District 6
Net worth: $170,000
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
- Movers Claim Services:$45,000
Ray Holt, District 11
Net worth: $186,000
Date Filed: 06/20/13
Income Sources:
- Family Support Services: $46,000
- City of Jacksonville:$43,000
E. Denise Lee, District 8
Net worth: $200,187
Date Filed: 09/03/13
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$42,290
- Rental Properties: $25,989
- McCormick Agency: $14,979.50
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Robin Lumb, At-Large, Group 5
Net worth: $202,995.89
Date Filed: 07/03/13
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$43,469.44
- Primax: $31,245.00
Richard Clark, District 3
Net worth: $221,716.29*
Date Filed: 01/14/11*
Income Sources:
*Though an updated form was submitted on 09/03/13. It is not uploaded for review.
- Property First Management: $95,751.40
- City of Jacksonville:$44,616
- Property First Management: $95,751.40
Doyle Carter,District 12
Net worth: $274,500
Date Filed: 07/05/13
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$43,469.44
- Primax: $31,245.00
William H. Bishop, District 2
Net worth: $507,400
Date Filed: 06/17/13
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$49,000
- Akel, Logan, Shakel PA: $3,550
John R. Crescimbeni, At-Large, Group 2
Net worth: $568,556
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
- City of Jacksonville:$44,100
- Citizens for a Scenic Florida: $15,000
Dr. Johnny Gaffney, District 7
Net worth: $610,900
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
- Quantum Leap Education Services: $75,000
- City of Jacksonville:$42,815
Greg Anderson, At-Large, Group 4
Net worth: $1,343,228
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
- Everbank: $140,000
- City of Jacksonville: $35,914
Kimberly Daniels, At-Large, Group 1
Net worth: $1,483,000
Date Filed: 07/23/13
Income Sources:
- Kimberly Daniels Ministries International, honorariums/books: $65,500
- City of Jacksonville: $42,000
- Spoken Word Ministiries, Pastoral Allowences:$20,000
Bill Gulliford, District 13
Net worth: $1,613,295
Date Filed: 07/01/13
Income Sources:
- Major Machinery & Equipment:$45,691
- City of Jacksonville: $41,666
- US Government/Social Security: $28,520
- Note Receivables:$8,260/
- IRA Distribution: $7,500
- Major Machinery & Equipment, Income Distribution: $7,500
Jim Love, District 14
Net worth: $1,974,970
Date Filed: 06/10/13
Income Sources:
- Jim Love State Farm Insurance Agency:$414,246
- City of Jacksonville: $43,843
- Jim Love 4 Plex: $4,546
Stephen C. Joost, At-Large, Group 3
Net worth: $4,360,542
Date Filed: 07/11/13
Income Sources:
- Other Income:$900,000*
- Salary: $106,000*
*Joost has not itemized where his salary and "other income" come from. Non-disclosure of income source defeats the purpose of discovering potential conflicts of interest.
Lori N. Boyer, District 5
Net worth: $8,281,121
Date Filed: 06/28/13
Income Sources:
- San Marco Limited Partnership II:$51,192
- City of Jacksonville: $43,763
- Ronald J. Nemeyer Marital Trust: $12, 016
- San Marco Investors Limited Partnership I: $8,400
- Rental: 4,316
- Bent Tree Properties:$1,948
- San Marco Investors Limited Partnership I $4,183