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Kristin Jacobs
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 96th district |
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| In office November 4, 2014 – April 11, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Waldman |
| Succeeded by | Christine Hunschofsky |
| Mayor of Broward County | |
| In office November 20, 2012 – November 20, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | John Rodstrom |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Sharief |
| In office November 16, 2004 – November 15, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Ilene Lieberman |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Graber |
| Member of the Broward County Commission from the 2nd district |
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| In office November 7, 1998 – November 16, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Sylvia Poitier |
| Succeeded by | Mark D. Bogen |
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| Born | October 17, 1959 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 2020 (aged 60) Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Southwestern College Broward College |
Kristin Diane Jacobs (born October 17, 1959 – died April 11, 2020) was an American politician. She worked as a representative in the Florida House of Representatives from 2014 until she passed away in 2020. She represented the 96th District, which included cities like Coconut Creek, Margate, Coral Springs, and Parkland in Broward County.
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Early Life and Education
Kristin Jacobs was born in San Diego, California. She attended Southwestern College. Later, she moved to Florida and studied at Broward College.
Political Career
Kristin Jacobs began her public service on local boards in Broward County. She helped start the Coalition of Unincorporated Broward Communities. She also became president of the North Andrews Neighborhood Association.
Serving Broward County
In 1998, Jacobs ran for a seat on the Broward County Commission. She won the election with 54% of the vote. She then defeated Republican candidate Bob Shelley in the general election. Jacobs was re-elected in 2002 and 2006. In 2010, she ran unopposed and won again.
During her time as a commissioner, Jacobs worked on many important issues. She helped create the Broward County Human Rights Act. This act aimed to prevent discrimination. She also supported the "Living Wage Ordinance." This law helped ensure county workers earned a fair salary.
Jacobs was a strong supporter of better transportation. She helped bring Broward's first streetcar, The WAVE. She also supported "Complete Streets" programs. These programs made roads safer for bikes and pedestrians. She worked to expand affordable housing and encourage sustainable development. She also advocated for solar energy use in homes.
Working on Climate Change
Kristin Jacobs was a leader in environmental protection. In 2009, she helped create the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement brought together four counties. They worked together to address climate change issues. This effort became a model for other regions.
In 2008, she was asked to speak to the U.S. House of Representatives. She talked about challenges to the Clean Water Act. In 2013, she spoke to the U.S. Senate about climate change.
Later in 2013, the White House invited Jacobs to meet President Barack Obama. She was part of his speech on national climate change policy. President Obama then asked her to join the National Climate Preparedness and Resilience Task Force. In 2014, she was the only elected official asked to speak at the White House. This was for the unveiling of the National Climate Assessment.
Florida House of Representatives
In 2014, Kristin Jacobs ran for the Florida House of Representatives. She wanted to represent the 96th District. She focused her campaign on her experience with climate change and water issues. She won the Democratic primary with 76% of the vote. In the general election, she won almost 100% of the vote. She served in this role until her death in 2020.
Personal Life
Kristin Jacobs passed away on April 11, 2020, in Coconut Creek, Florida. She was 60 years old and had colon cancer. She had three children and three grandchildren.
