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Whether it's from the City's side or the citizen's side these statistics help build the story for what we have accomplished and what we can accomplish together in the future.
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JaxPawFinderWith countless cats and dogs coming in every day, we urgently need dedicated adopters to provide temporary homes and care. Adopting not only saves lives but also prepares these little furballs for their forever families.
Your time and compassion can make a significant difference. Whether it’s a few weeks or a couple of months, your support is invaluable.
This benefits the citizen by helping to keep Jacksonville clean and functional, improving the overall quality of life. MyJax, your mobile connection to City of Jacksonville, FL services, allows you to: Report concerns such as blight, potholes, missed garbage collections, animals and a host of other issues Pinpoint the issue location using GPS, attach photos, and receive automatic status updates from your smart device.
This app will help you monitor weather threats and plans for evacuation in the event of a natural disaster. JaxReady provides access to current threat levels, weather reports, and up-to-the-minute news feeds for emergency preparedness and evacuation.
Not sure how to sort different types of waste? Use the “Wizard” section to determine whether a specific item goes into your trash, recycling or compost. You can even sign up for free reminders, so you'll never miss a collection day.
JaxLibrary, the mobile app for Jacksonville Public Library, lets you locate and search your library catalog wherever you are. If you are a library card holder in and of the Jacksonville Public Library below, you can locate books, movies, music and more with easy search features designed for mobile devices.
Monitor your session directly from your phone and extend time remotely if needed. You can easily register and start your first session, save “favorites” and recently used parking zones, extend your parking sessions on-the-go, use the app in thousands of locations nationwide, customize your parking expiration reminders, and add up to 5 vehicles to your account.
Mayor Donna Deegan's Priorities
Duval County Burn Ban
The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department have issued a burn ban effective immediately due to dangerous wildfire conditions across the region. The ban prohibits all open burning within the Duval County limits until further notice. Director/Fire Chief Percy Golden II is invoking his authority under Jacksonville Municipal Code Section 420.202(e) to prohibit all bonfires and open burning in Duval County, effective immediately. Current weather conditions present an elevated risk to life and property. For more information, visit JaxReady.com/Wildfire.
Are You JaxReady?
JaxReady provides access to current threat levels, weather reports, and wildfire updates, as well as up-to-the-minute news feeds for emergency preparedness and evacuation. Visit JaxReady.com today for valuable information and tools that will help you and your family prepare for an emergency.
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When you sign up for waste collection reminders, you'll receive an email, Twitter, or phone reminder before your garbage and recycling gets picked up so that you never forget or have to wonder which carts are being collected.
City Council
The Jacksonville City Council is composed of nineteen members who are elected for a four-year term and serve as part-time legislators. In May of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The nineteen members are not all elected in the same manner; some are elected from districts, and others are elected at large.
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CITY TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’s 250th ANNIVERSARY ON JULY 3 AND 4, 2026
The City of Jacksonville will celebrate America's 250th anniversary on July 3 and 4, 2026 with free, family-friendly celebrations that will include activities across the north and south banks of Downtown Jacksonville, including:
Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces Outdoor Pool Openings 2026
The City of Jacksonville is excited to announce the opening of 30 community pools Memorial Day weekend, with one additional pool scheduled to open later this summer, rounding out the season with 31 pools.
2026 JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH A STAR-STUDDED LINEUP
The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will return to Downtown Jacksonville over Memorial Day weekend, May 21-24. With an impressive lineup of award-winning performers, the festival will bring music lovers from across the nation to Jacksonville. In light of all the exciting developments downtown and throughout the city, this year’s free jazz festival will be held at Ford on Bay, 288 E. Bay Street.
City Council
The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Jacksonville's consolidated government and is responsible for making the laws that govern our way of life. These 19 Council Members, who are elected to four-year terms and serve as part-time legislators, have almost unlimited power to enact legislation in order to provide for the needs of our community. For fair representation throughout the community, the city is divided into 14 districts of nearly equal population and each of these districts elects a single council member. The other five council members represent the entire community 'at large.'
Featured Events
Urban Core Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (UC CPAC)
Main Public Library
303 N. Laura Street
Multipurpose Room, Conference Level
Jacksonville, FL 32202
City Council Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety Committee
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
City Council Special Committee on Duval DOGE
City Hall St James Building
117 West Duval Street
Council Chamber
Notice is hereby given that the Special Committee on Duval DOGE will meet at 117 West Duval Street, 1st Floor, City Hall - St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202, on the dates, times and locations noted below. The purpose of these meetings will be to address the questions/matters as noted in the March 17, 2025, Special Committee Charge Memorandum as extended by Council President Carrico.
| Date | Time | Room Location |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30pm | Council Chamber |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30pm | Council Chamber |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30pm | Council Chamber |
Mayor Donna Deegan
Together, we will build a healthy, safe, resilient, inclusive, and innovative city that works for all of us. Every person will have a voice in City Hall and a seat at the table to reach that goal. Thank you for being part of this new chapter in Jacksonville's history as we build a bridge to the next generation and industries of the future.