Mayoral Correspondence | Letters & Proclamations | Media Relations
Photography & Videography | Social Media | Public Records Requests | Staff
The City of Jacksonville recognizes the benefits of providing citizens with information about its goals, priorities and activities. With accurate, consistent and relevant information, effective communications practices can lead to widespread public acceptance and engagement. The Public Affairs Office is responsible for overseeing the execution and monitoring of communications efforts by establishing messages and procedures, and utilizing vehicles and mediums that increase public awareness and understanding.
Mayoral Correspondence
Mayor Donna Deegan is committed to bringing the community together in a change for good. To achieve this, she seeks to engage citizens in communities throughout Jacksonville to learn more about their needs, interests, and priorities.
Residents interested in requesting or sharing information with the Mayor may write to City Hall at St. James, Suite 400, 117 W. Duval St., Jacksonville, FL 32202, or email MayorDonnaDeegan@coj.net.
Mayoral Letters and Proclamations
Every day in Jacksonville, citizens and local organizations work tirelessly to strengthen our community through service and outreach. Ceremonial letters and proclamations from Mayor Donna Deegan may be requested to recognize milestones such as anniversaries, observations, community outreach, and more.
Photography and Videography
Photo and video outreach provide citizens visual awareness of the many events, programs, and initiatives taking place throughout Jacksonville. The photography and videography team also works to capture the history, diversity, and vibrancy of our city.
Public Records Requests
The City of Jacksonville, its departments, and its independent agencies support Florida “Government in the Sunshine” laws, designed to provide transparency and openness in government operations. Florida’s Public Records law may be found in its entirety in Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
Public/General Citizenry Requests
Here are ways to request a public record:
Staff
Media inquiries: Media should contact
media@coj.net for interviews, public records and document requests, and all other media inquiries.
Phil Perry
Chief Communications Officer
(904) 255-5015 |
pperry@coj.net
Melissa Ross
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Liaison to the Press
(904) 255-5006 |
rossm@coj.net
Heather Schatz
Assistant Director of Communications
(904) 255-5037 |
HSchatz@coj.net
Linae Parkinson
Public Communications Officer, Executive Communications
(904) 255-7758 |
lparkinson@coj.net