The Duval County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is the governing body that oversees the collection and distribution of the local-option tourist development tax authorized to counties by Florida Statutes.
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) is appointed by the City Council President. It consists of nine members; three city council members, three hotel operators/owners, and three hospitality industry representatives. The City Council President is the chairman of the TDC.
Chair: Council President Tommy Hazouri
Vice Chair: Council Vice President Sam Newby
Scott Wilson, Elected Official
Steven J. Grossman, Airline Industry Representative
Jeffrey Truhlar, Accommodation
Angela Phillips, Accommodation
Craig F. Smith, Tourist Industry
Kirit K. Patidar, Accommodation
Dennis Chan-Appointment resolution pending
Lillian Graning (Executive Director)
(904) 255-5504
LGraning@coj.net
Kim Taylor (Auditor)
(904) 255-5500
KTaylor@coj.net
Lawsikia Hodges (General Counsel)
(904) 255-5059
LHodges@coj.net