in March 2010. Five issues were identified: Balanced budget/fiscal responsibility More jobs Better public schools Public safety/crime Jaguars staying in Jacksonville Staff Don Shea was hired as Executive Director for the JCC in July and assumed the position in September 2010, working from offices in the Haskell Building. A former director of the Economic Development Authority in Shreveport, Louisiana, he brought over three decades of relevant experience to the council. Steve Halverson replaced Pete Rummell as JCC chairman before Shea resigned in early 2013 and returned to Louisiana. Once again, Susie Wiles served as interim director while a national search was conducted. On July 30, 2013, Jacksonville lawyer Jeanne Miller was named as the new Executive Director. Previously Chief Legislative Counsel in the City of Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel, Miller also held several leadership positions with the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission as well as serving as General Counsel and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Florida State College at Jacksonville immediately prior to joining JCC. Upon her appointment, Miller reaffirmed that downtown redevelopment was the council's first goal and commented, “What I’ve learned is I really love to put together deals and bring together partnerships. I’ve had a love and passion for this kind of work for a long time.” Esther Lizzmore | Executive Assistant Savannah Sizer | Public Policy Research Assistant References External links Citizen Priority Poll Non-profit organizations based in Jacksonville, Florida Think tanks based in the United States Organizations established in 2009 2009 establishments in Florida