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As a child, Justin grew up in his father’s lawn equipment business. A business founded by his Grandfather Robert “Skeets” Kennedy in 1965. Located in New Smyrna Beach, it was in this small business that Justin developed a strong work ethic and learned the values of patience, persistence and commitment.
Justin Kennedy’s years of experience working in, and running a small business located within Southeast Volusia County, as well as his lifelong interaction with the community has given him an understanding of the challenges that face our county and the needs of its residents and businesses.
Continuing in the family business, Justin is self-employed and operates a landscape contractor business that serves all of Southeast Volusia County.
As a lifetime Southeast Volusia Native, Justin attended Sacred Heart Elementary, Edgewater Elementary, New Smyrna Beach Junior High and New Smyrna Beach Senior High School graduating in 1988. After high school, Justin attended Daytona Beach Community College and Radford University in Radford, Virginia.
Justin
now resides in Edgewater with his wife Susan and their five children,
Jack (14), Parker (12), Mitchell (12), Max (8) and Lauren (4). The
children are all Honor Roll students attending NSB High, NSB Middle,
Chisholm Elementary and St. Paul’s Pre-school, respectively. A
graduate of the University of Florida (’92), Susan Kennedy, who now
works as a full time Mom is a former teacher at Sweetwater Elementary in
Port Orange and Chisholm Elementary in New Smyrna Beach.
Justin and his family enjoy boating and fishing, snow skiing and flying. The Kennedy family is also very active in the youth sports programs offered by New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater and can be found on many nights and Saturday mornings at one of the city’s sports complexes.
★ Justin is a third generation small business owner serving southeast Volusia County
★ Five years combined experience serving our community - three years on Edgewater Planning &
Zoning Board and two years on City Council
★ Positive track record working with other elected officials and city staff
★ In December 2011, Justin led the charge to change Edgewater's landlord/tenant water billing policy
★ Justin created the Edgewater City Scholarship Fund. This program encourages community
involvement to help provide high school seniors money for college. It is entirely funded by
donations paid by residents on their water bill, there is no contribution from tax dollars
★ Justin is proud to be endorsed by the Daytona Beach Fire/Rescue IAFF Local 1162