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Betty S. Holzendorf (January 19, 1940 – February 29, 2024) was an American politician from Florida. She served four years in the Florida House of Representatives and 10 years in the Florida Senate.

Life and career

Holzendorf graduated from Edward Waters College and the University of North Florida, both in Jacksonville. She married King Holzendorf who served as a city councilman in Jacksonville. One of their sons was convicted of mortgage fraud.

In the 1960s she was an administrative aide to mayor Jake Godbold.

Holzendorf was defeated in 2003 in a race for the Mayor of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Daily Record interviewed her during her mayoral campaign.

Holzendorf died on February 29, 2024, at the age of 84. Betty Holzendorf Drive In Jacksonville is named in her honor.

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