Early Voting: April 22 - 29
Election Day: May 3, 2025
Nederland is desperate for leadership change…
I’m ready to help
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I am a Christian, a husband, a Nederland business owner, a first responder, and a Bulldog from birth. I stand for integrity, honesty, accountability, and compassion. I am not afraid to challenge the status quo or ask tough questions.
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As a city council member, my priority is to champion the needs and priorities of our community. I am dedicated to tackling key challenges, standing up for our residents, and driving initiatives that foster growth and progress for our city. Your input is invaluable, and I am here to ensure your concerns are heard and addressed.
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Early voting begins April 22, 2025, and ends April 29, 2025.
Election Day is May 3, 2025.
Did you know?
In Nederland, Texas there are approximately 18,000 citizens, of those, only 548 residents actually voted in the last election.
Let’s Change That!
Early Voting: April 22 - 29
Election Day: May 3, 2025
Working Together for Common Sense Solutions
As council member, I aim to collaborate with other members by engaging in open discussions, actively listening to different perspectives, and finding common ground for practical solutions that matter to you the most.
Change Vs. More of the Same
To affect change, it is important to think critically and strategically. I will challenge the existing norms, I will seek new perspectives and advocate for you. Consistently pursuing these approaches will result in meaningful and lasting change for our future. No more status quo.
Nederland Can Be
Its Best Yet
To ensure the prosperity of our city, it is crucial to prioritize the effective and efficient allocation of tax payers' dollars. This can be achieved through transparent budgeting processes, regular financial audits, and stringent oversight of public spending.
Early Voting: April 22 - 29
Election Day: May 3, 2025
Add More Weight to Your Vote with the #DOJ3
Darby, Ortiz, and Jones are three lifelong residents of Nederland who came together with a shared vision for transparency and progress. Born from a group of concerned citizens regularly attending city council meetings, our collective passion led to the formation of the DOJ3 campaign. Together, we’re committed to amplifying your voice, addressing the issues that matter most, and driving meaningful change for the community. 
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Jeff Darby is a proven, multilingual leader with over 35 years of increasing responsibility (and over 25 years of executive experience) at the local, state, and national levels of government, labor, and non-profit organizations.
Darby received a BA in History from Lamar University in May 1988. He was an Investigator with the U. S. Department of Labor from October 1989 until he retired in January 2023.
Upon retiring, he began operating JP Darby Services, LLC (a consulting and mediation firm). Darby is a mediator as defined by the Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act (Civil Practice and Remedies Code, 154.052) and has been certified as a Professional in Human Resources through the Human Resources Certification Institute in Alexandria, Virginia since December 1992 and is recertified through August 2027. Jeff provides consulting services to individuals, businesses, labor unions, and law firms on a variety of Federal labor laws and strategies to achieve compliance therewith.
He speaks, understands, reads, and writes French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, and Portuguese at varying levels of competence.
Jeff has been married to Christy since 1988. They have three grown daughters and a grandson. They have lived in Nederland since 1990, and for most of their lives before then.
His hobbies include reading, travel, genealogy, and writing.
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Jeff is committed to representing the needs and concerns of our community as a city council member. Jeff aims to work towards addressing important issues, advocating for our residents, and contributing to the overall development and improvement of our city. Your voice matters, and Jeff is ready to listen to you.
Early Voting: April 22 - 29
Election Day: May 3, 2025
