Jim Weekley
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James F. "Jimmy" Weekley (born 1947 in Key West, Florida
) is an American
politician, who served as mayor of Key West from 1999 to 2005. Prior to his election as mayor, he served fourteen years as a member of the City Commission and was elected three times as mayor pro tem. He was re-elected to the city commission in 2009.
In the 1980s, as Key West experienced rapid growth in the tourism industry, Weekley was instrumental in passage of a
Growth Management Ordinance. The ordinace insured that growth in the hotel sector would be matched with the production of work force housing. The ordinance received the Award for Excellence from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association. Weekly was also active in cultural and environmental preservation inititives designed to protect the character of Key West in the face of rapid economic and social change.
Weekley and his family own Fausto's Food Palace, a gourmet grocery store
in Key West. He graduated from Mary Immaculate High School and Florida Southern College
.
A past chairman of the Monroe County
Democratic Party, Weekley serves on the South Florida Regional Planning Council and was chairman in 1997 and 1998. From 1985 to 1990, he served as chairman and member of the environmental quality committee of the Florida League of Cities. He is a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Weekley has also been a member of the Jaycees, Art and Historical Society of Key West, the Chamber of Commerce
, and the Business Guild. He is also a member of the board of the Associated Grocers of Florida
.
Key West, Florida
Key West is a city in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The city encompasses the island of Key West, the part of Stock Island north of U.S. 1 , Sigsbee Park , Fleming Key , and Sunset Key...
) is an American
United States
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politician, who served as mayor of Key West from 1999 to 2005. Prior to his election as mayor, he served fourteen years as a member of the City Commission and was elected three times as mayor pro tem. He was re-elected to the city commission in 2009.
In the 1980s, as Key West experienced rapid growth in the tourism industry, Weekley was instrumental in passage of a
Growth Management Ordinance. The ordinace insured that growth in the hotel sector would be matched with the production of work force housing. The ordinance received the Award for Excellence from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association. Weekly was also active in cultural and environmental preservation inititives designed to protect the character of Key West in the face of rapid economic and social change.
Weekley and his family own Fausto's Food Palace, a gourmet grocery store
Grocery store
A grocery store is a store that retails food. A grocer, the owner of a grocery store, stocks different kinds of foods from assorted places and cultures, and sells these "groceries" to customers. Large grocery stores that stock products other than food, such as clothing or household items, are...
in Key West. He graduated from Mary Immaculate High School and Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College is a private college located in Lakeland, Florida, United States. It was selected by U.S...
.
A past chairman of the Monroe County
Monroe County, Florida
Monroe County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 79,589. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county was 74,737....
Democratic Party, Weekley serves on the South Florida Regional Planning Council and was chairman in 1997 and 1998. From 1985 to 1990, he served as chairman and member of the environmental quality committee of the Florida League of Cities. He is a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Weekley has also been a member of the Jaycees, Art and Historical Society of Key West, the Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of commerce
A chamber of commerce is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community...
, and the Business Guild. He is also a member of the board of the Associated Grocers of Florida
Associated Grocers of Florida
Associated Grocers of Florida is a retailers' cooperative that distributes full lines of groceries and general merchandise. Founded in 1945, it provides retail services to independent groceries....
.