Profile of Jacksonville City Council Member Ronald B. Salem

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What This Bill Does

This document provides a professional profile, contact information, and committee assignments for Jacksonville City Council Member Ronald B. Salem. It outlines his educational background, professional experience, and current roles within the city government.

Why it matters

Residents can use this information to contact their representative, track his legislative history, or understand his current committee assignments regarding city policy and public health.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jacksonville Residents

Residents are represented by Council Member Salem and can contact his office regarding city issues.

Key Facts

Ronald B. Salem serves as an At-Large Group 2 member of the Jacksonville City Council.
He was first elected to the City Council in 2019.
He served as City Council President for the 2023-2024 term and Vice President for the 2022-2023 term.
He is the President of Salem & Associates, a pharmaceutical consulting firm.

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He holds a Bachelor of Science (1978) and a Doctor of Pharmacy (1980) from the University of Florida.
Current committee assignments include the Rules Committee and the Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety Committee.
Current special assignments include serving as a liaison to the Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee and the Group Health Benefits Committee.
The office is located at 117 W. Duval St., Suite 425, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Florida law classifies email addresses sent to City Council members as public records.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact Council Member Ronald B. Salem?

You can contact him by phone at (904) 255-5216 or by email at RSalem@coj.net.

What committees is Council Member Salem currently serving on?

He is a member of the Rules Committee and the Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety Committee, and serves as a liaison to the Opioid & Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee and the Group Health Benefits Committee.

Are emails sent to City Council members private?

No, under Florida law, email addresses sent to City Council members or staff are considered s.

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Florida’s growing Asian American population’s untapped political potential

WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsNov 2, 2026

Asian American organizations celebrated National Vote Early Day in Orlando on Oct. 24 as the state's AAPI population experiences rapid growth. Despite a 70.26% increase in the AAPI voting bloc between 2014 and 2024, community members and leaders report that many voters remain largely ignored by political campaigns.

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