JAXBIZ, an afffiliate of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently announced its endorsements for the fall 2010 elections. Below is a list of the candidates it endorses and the office they are seeking.

• John Thrasher for Florida Senate, District 8
•  Reggie Fullwood for Florida House of Representatives, District 15
•  Charles McBurney for Florida House of Representatives, District 16
• Lake Ray for Florida House of Representatives, District 17
• Ronald “Doc” Renuart for Florida House of Representatives, District 18
• Michael Weinstein for Florida House of Representatives, District 19
• Fred “Fel” Lee for Duval County School Board, District 2
• Irvin “PeDro” Cohen for Duval County School Board, District 4
• Becki Couch for Duval County School Board, District 6

JAXBIZ is a nonprofit, nonpartisan political organization affiliated with the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce. The organization describes itself as promoting business friendly leadership within local and state government through the endorsement and support of pro-business candidates. JAXBIZ indentifies candidates displaying commitment to continued economic growth and sustainability as well as the recognition of challenges and opportunities Jacksonville businesses face.

This endorsement is an important reminder that election season is right around the corner. Make sure to have your voice heard at the polls this November!