He defeated former mayor Rita Garvey in 2008 .
During Hibbard 's first term as mayor , Clearwater invested heavily in redeveloping the downtown along Cleveland Street and the Clearwater Beach infrastructure .
Hibbard defeated former mayor Rita Garvey in 2008 .
During Hibbard 's first term as mayor , Clearwater invested heavily in redeveloping the downtown along Cleveland Street and the Clearwater Beach infrastructure .