Latest Endorsements
“Richard Reichard will make our city proud.”
–Mayor John Peyton
“Richard will bring a high level of competence and integrity to City Council.”
–Mayor John Delaney
“Richard Reichard has a unique background in public safety having devoted his life to it. He has relied upon this experience in distinguishing himself as a local asset any city would cherish.”
–Kelly Dobson, President Jacksonville Association of Firefighters, in their official endorsement of Richard Reichard
To protect and serve is generational for Richard Reichard, whose father is a retired Navy Veteran.
Professional
★ Director of Administrative Services
City of Jacksonville, 2023 – 2026
★ Assistant Chief 2017 – 2023
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue
★ Captain 2016 – 2017
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue
★ Lieutenant 2001 – 2016
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue
★ Engineer 1996 – 2001
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue
★ Firefighter 1994 – 1996
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue
Education
Barry University:
B.A. Public Administration
Columbia Southern University:
A.S. Fire Science
Bishop Kenny:
Graduate
Boards & Commissions
★ Executive Board JFRD
★ COJ Budget Review Committee
★ Public Nuisance Abatement Board
★ N Florida Equestrian Society Board
★ Police & Fire Pension Advisory Board
Richard Reichard's municipal experience includes: Purchasing • Spec Writing • Budgeting • Future Projections • Emergency Management and managing people, where in his most recent role as COJ Director of Administrative Services he supervised 450 employees across 7 divisions within the City of Jacksonville.