Fire Fighters Endorsed Jimmy Peluso for City Council
The Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters announced its support for council candidate Jimmy Peluso.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Unions
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The Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters has officially endorsed District 7 Councilman Jimmy Peluso in his bid for an at-large City Council seat. The union intends to actively mobilize its membership to support his campaign for the Duval County-wide position.
Why it matters
The union highlighted Peluso's consistent track record of prioritizing public safety and union objectives as the primary motivation for their backing. His previous legislative support for restoring defined-benefit pensions serves as a cornerstone for this political alliance.
Jimmy Peluso reports holding over $140,000 in campaign funds as he seeks an at-large seat on the City Council. The union represents Local 122 and is currently evaluating how to deploy resources against fellow candidates Andrew McCann and Matt McCullough.
The players
Jimmy Peluso
He is the current District 7 Councilman and a candidate for an at-large City Council seat.
Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters
This organization represents Local 122 and advocates for the interests of fire service professionals.
Andrew McCann
He is a candidate currently running for the same at-large City Council seat as Peluso.
Matt McCullough
He is a candidate currently running for the same at-large City Council seat as Peluso.
The details
The Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters, representing Local 122, chose Peluso based on his history of labor-friendly voting records. Peluso aims to transition from his current role as District 7 Councilman to an at-large position serving all of Duval County.
Timeline
The union announced their endorsement of Jimmy Peluso on September 23, 2026.
Political Context
This endorsement follows a pattern where union political support in municipal races is directly contingent on a candidate's legislative history regarding defined-benefit pension restoration. Opponents argue that such fiscal commitments create long-term budgetary strain for the city.
Residents may see increased campaign activity and political mobilization efforts across Duval County as the election cycle intensifies. Voters should track how this endorsement influences the platform and funding disclosures of all candidates seeking the at-large seat.
The takeaway
Labor endorsements often signal a shift in campaign momentum by unlocking mobilization resources for candidates. Voters should evaluate these alliances to understand which policy priorities will receive legislative focus if the candidate is elected.
Further reading
Learn more about local labor activity and municipal candidate backing on the Unions page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
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