Frank Hibbard

Frank V. Hibbard is a Republican politician in Florida. He is the Mayor of Clearwater, Florida.

Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor Frank Hibbard
Mayor of Clearwater, Florida
Incumbent
Assumed office March 30, 2020
Preceded by	George Cretekos
In office January 5, 2005 – February 16, 2012
Preceded by	Brian Aungst
Succeeded by	George Cretekos
City Commissioner
In office 2002–2005
Preceded by	Ed Hart
Succeeded by	John Doran
Personal details
Born	1967 Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Theresa Hibbard
Occupation	Financial Planner
Website	frankhibbard.com

Hibbard is a founding partner of Hibbard Wealth Management Group at Steward Partners Global Advisory under Raymond James Financial. He graduated from Florida State University with Bachelor of Science Degrees in Business and Economics and an M.B.A.[1]

Hibbard ran unsuccessfully for the City Council in 2001. He was then elected to the City Council in March 2002. He became Mayor in 2005 after running unopposed in December 2004. During Hibbard's first term as mayor, Clearwater invested heavily in redeveloping the downtown along Cleveland Street and the Clearwater Beach infrastructure. He defeated former mayor Rita Garvey in 2008.[2]

On October 2, 2019, Hibbard formally announced the launch of his campaign for mayor of Clearwater, Florida in the 2020 election, which is scheduled for March 17, 2020.[3]

On March 17, 2020, Hibbard was elected as mayor of Clearwater, Florida decisively in a victory among four candidates by earning more than 55 percent of the votes. [4]