Frank Hibbard
Frank V. Hibbard is a Republican politician in Florida. He is the Mayor of Clearwater, Florida.
Frank V. Hibbard | |
|---|---|
 Mayor Frank Hibbard | |
| Mayor of Clearwater, Florida | |
| Assumed office March 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | George Cretekos |
| In office January 5, 2005 – February 16, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Aungst |
| Succeeded by | George Cretekos |
| City Commissioner | |
| In office 2002–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Hart |
| Succeeded by | John Doran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa Hibbard |
| Occupation | Financial Planner |
| Website | frankhibbard.com |
Hibbard is a founding partner of Hibbard Wealth Management Group at Steward Partners Global Advisory under Raymond James Financial. He graduated from Florida State University with Bachelor of Science Degrees in Business and Economics and an M.B.A.[1]
Hibbard ran unsuccessfully for the City Council in 2001. He was then elected to the City Council in March 2002. He became Mayor in 2005 after running unopposed in December 2004. During Hibbard's first term as mayor, Clearwater invested heavily in redeveloping the downtown along Cleveland Street and the Clearwater Beach infrastructure. He defeated former mayor Rita Garvey in 2008.[2]
On October 2, 2019, Hibbard formally announced the launch of his campaign for mayor of Clearwater, Florida in the 2020 election, which is scheduled for March 17, 2020.[3]
On March 17, 2020, Hibbard was elected as mayor of Clearwater, Florida decisively in a victory among four candidates by earning more than 55 percent of the votes. [4]
References
- "MyClearwater profile for Mayor Hibbard". Archived from the original on October 12, 2013.
- "Hibbard romps to victory." St. Petersburg Times. Donila, Mike. January 30, 2008.
- https://frankhibbard.com/former-clearwater-mayor-announces-election-bid-at-clearwater-campaign-launch-event/ Former Clearwater mayor announces election bid at Clearwater campaign launch event
- https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/politics/clearwater-mayor-frank-hibbard/67-bf2a55d2-8d28-4863-ac59-954786116f18/ Former mayor Frank Hibbard wins Clearwater mayor’s race, again
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ed Hart |
City Commissioner, Clearwater, Florida 2002 – 2005 |
Succeeded by John Doran |
| Preceded by Brian Aungst |
Mayor of Clearwater, Florida 2005 – 2012 |
Succeeded by George N. Cretekos |
| Preceded by George N. Cretekos |
Mayor of Clearwater, Florida 2020– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |