Council on Elder Affairs

Mission: The Council on Elder Affairs is established to serve as an advocate for the older adults in the City, to the governmental agencies responsible for the various plans and programs designed to help older adults. To assist in the implementation of plans and programs selected by regional organizations, as they relate to the City and its older adults. To designate priorities among programs developed in the City by public, nonprofit and private providers concerning the older adults.

Members: The Council on Elder Affairs is a countywide body representative of all of the older adults of Duval County. This Council consists of 19 members, five appointed by the mayor and one appointed by each of the 14 district City Council members. Members must be at least 55 years old and cannot be employed by any government entity or a provider of services to the older adults.

Meeting Schedule: The Council on Elder Affairs (COEA) meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meetings are currently held at the Mary Singleton Senior Center, 150 E. 1st Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206.

To better engage with older adults across Jacksonville, the Council will periodically rotate its meeting location to various City of Jacksonville facilities throughout the community.

We encourage residents to join us and stay informed about elder advocacy and services in your neighborhood.

Please check this page regularly for the most up-to-date meeting locations.

The following dates are the Council on Elder Affairs scheduled General Council meetings for the 2025 year:

January 22, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
February 28, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
March 26, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
April 23, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
May 28, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
June 25, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
July 23, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
August 27, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
September 24, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
October 22, 2025 - Mary Singleton Senior Center
November - Location Pending
December - No meeting this month

Mary Singleton Senior Center
150 E 1st St, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Advocacy work by COEA is accomplished through committees: Advocacy work by the Council on Elder Affairs (COEA) is carried out through its committees, which focus on issues impacting Jacksonville’s aging population.

Please note: All committee meetings are temporarily postponed until further notice.

COEA is currently seeking community leaders, business professionals, nonprofit organizations, and agency representatives who provide programs and services to older adults to serve on its committees.

Committee members serve as liaisons between COEA and their respective organizations, helping to elevate the voices, interests, and concerns of older adults across the city. They bring valuable feedback from the community to decision-makers and contribute to the shared vision of building a more Age-Friendly Jacksonville.

If you are interested in serving or would like to learn more, please contact COEA@coj.net.

Together, we can create a more inclusive, informed, and supportive community for our older residents.

2025	August	September	November	December
Accessibility Transportation Outdoor Spaces/Buildings Housing
Socialization/Inclusion Employment/Volunteering Civic Engagement/Participation Social Participation/Inclusion
Legislative/Advocacy Community Support Public Safety Wellbeing/Wellness Health Services
Resources/Technology Communication/Information

Council Members:

Name	Category
Patricia Vail	CC-District 1, Council Member Ken Amaro
Steven McMikle	CC-District 2, Council Member Mike Gay
Vacant	CC-District 3, Council Member Will Lahnen
Pending Appointment	CC-District 4, Council Member Kevin Carrico
Vacant	CC-District 5, Council Member Joe Carlucci
Pending Appointment	CC-District 6, Council Member Michael Boylan
Hallie Williams-Bey	CC-District 7, Council Member Jimmy Peluso
Herlena Washington	CC-District 8, Council Member Reggie Gaffney, Jr
Rochelle Gross	CC-District 9, Council Member Tyrona Clark-Murray
Pending Appointment	CC-District 10, Council Member Ju'Coby Pittman
Pending Appointment	CC-District 11, Council Member Raul Arias
Pending Appointment	CC-District 12, Council Member Randy White
Pending Appointment	CC-District 13, Council Member Rory Diamond
Annie Battle	CC-District 14 Council Member Rahman Johnson
Pending Appointment	At-Large 1 - Mayoral Appointee
Robin Lang	At-Large 2 - Mayoral Appointee
Pending Appointment	At-Large 3 - Mayoral Appointee
Donald Oulton	At-Large 4 - Mayoral Appointee
Willie F. Lyons	At-Large 5 - Mayoral Appointee

Contact Staff:

Name	Position	Phone	Email
Dawn Hilliard-Morgan	Executive Director	(904) 255-5400	COEA@coj.net

Council on Elder Affairs
117 W. Duval Street, Suite 280
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 255-5400
COEA@coj.net

Looking for Resources? Check Out the Senior Services Directory

View the 2025-2026 Senior Services Directory online. You can also download the directory. The directory is available at all Senior Centers and Jacksonville Public Libraries throughout the year.

Request a service or file a complaint

You may request a service or notify us of a service problem by calling (904) 630-CITY (2489).

QUICK LINKS:

COEA Brochure
COEA Fact Sheet
Agendas & Minutes
Vacancies
Senior Citizen/Lifetime Achievement Award
Senior Services Division

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