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"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."

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Public Safety

Mayor Donna Deegan is demonstrating a strong commitment to public safety by increasing support for first responders through enhanced salaries, pension stability, and upgraded equipment, ensuring those who protect Jacksonville are equipped and fairly compensated. Her administration is investing in the construction of new fire stations and the modernization of existing training facilities and emergency response tools to meet the growing needs of the community. In addition, Mayor Deegan has reinstituted a revitalized Jacksonville Journey program, with a renewed focus on prevention, literacy, and intervention strategies aimed at reducing crime and supporting youth development. These efforts reflect a comprehensive approach to public safety—supporting those on the front lines while also addressing the root causes of violence and instability in the community.

Infrastructure & Public Works

Mayor Donna Deegan is making significant strides in enhancing Jacksonville’s infrastructure through a comprehensive approach focused on long-overdue repairs and forward-looking upgrades. Her administration is actively working to repair and modernize streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems, while also prioritizing resilience infrastructure to better prepare the city for future environmental challenges. Efforts to eliminate aging septic tanks and improve stormwater systems are underway, addressing public health concerns and reducing environmental risks. In tandem, the Mayor is tackling urban blight through targeted revitalization initiatives. Additionally, her investment in intersection improvements and upgrades to city-owned buildings reflects a broader commitment to public safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency. These initiatives collectively aim to build a more resilient, sustainable, and livable Jacksonville for all residents.

Affordable Housing & Homelessness

Mayor Donna Deegan is taking meaningful action to make housing more affordable and address homelessness in Jacksonville through a multifaceted strategy focused on inventory, prevention, and support. Her administration is allocating funds for the development of more housing that is affordable across that city and down-payment assistance to help first-time homebuyers achieve stable housing, while also supporting eviction diversion programs that keep families in their homes during times of crisis. In recognition of the urgent need for temporary housing solutions, Mayor Deegan is expanding shelter capacity and enhancing the reach and effectiveness of outreach teams who connect individuals experiencing homelessness with critical resources. These initiatives reflect a compassionate, proactive approach to the housing crisis, aimed at fostering long-term solutions and ensuring all residents have access to a safe, secure, and supportive home.

Health & Wellness

Mayor Donna Deegan is prioritizing the health and well-being of Jacksonville residents through a holistic and equity-driven approach to public health. Her administration is working to strengthen maternal and child health services with the goal of reducing infant mortality and improving outcomes for families across the city. Recognizing the need for accessible care, she is expanding mental health services, dental care, telehealth options, and elder care programs to ensure comprehensive support for residents at every stage of life. Additionally, Mayor Deegan is addressing the social determinants of health—such as safe housing, access to nutritious food, reliable transportation, and economic stability—understanding that true health equity requires more than clinical care. Through these initiatives, her administration is building a healthier, more resilient community where all residents have the opportunity to thrive.

Economic Development & Jobs

In her economic development efforts, Deegan has focused on streamlining city permitting, helping small business growth, cultivating talent development, and boosting downtown development. She allocated over $21 million toward improving permitting, inspections, technology, and staffing to reduce bureaucratic delays. Her vision aims to make Jacksonville a more competitive city for business and workforce opportunity.

Youth, Literacy & Education

Deegan has made youth, literacy, and education central to policy and budget priorities. She inaugurated the River City Readers literacy challenge asking children to read 20 minutes daily and log reading minutes in the Beanstack app, aiming to build reading skills among third graders. She increased funding for libraries, ensured expanded services for the Kids Hope Alliance, supported literacy-related youth events, and tied education goals to public safety and prevention efforts.

Military and Veterans Affairs

Mayor Deegan is committed to advancing Jacksonville’s mission to be the most military-friendly city in the country. That includes strong support for the Military Affairs and Veterans Department’s efforts to expand military outreach, increase job opportunities, and growth the services provided to veterans.

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Improving the quality of life of our residents and visitors involves supporting a vibrant and robust artistic and cultural community. The Deegan Administration will continue to invest in arts, culture, and entertainment and partner with organizations across Jacksonville who are moving these priorities forward.

Constituency and Community Outreach

Mayor Deegan wants to ensure every person has a voice in City Hall and a seat at the table. By listening to people from every corner of Jacksonville, the Deegan Administration is committed to amplifying the voices of the community and creating a government that works for everyone.

Budget & Investments

Mayor Deegan’s budget priorities focus on strategic investments in Jacksonville’s people, neighborhoods, infrastructure and quality of life while maintaining the City’s strong financial position. Mayor Donna Deegan presented her proposed FY 2026–27 budget to the Jacksonville City Council on July 20, 2026. The balanced proposal includes a General Fund budget of $2,026,502,015 and a $586,110,854 Capital Improvement Plan, while drawing zero dollars from reserves for the second year in a row. “Jacksonville is a city on the rise, and our proposed budget continues that momentum,” said Mayor Deegan. The proposal continues investments in public safety, infrastructure, health, housing, homelessness, economic development and quality-of-life initiatives across Jacksonville.

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View the proposed FY26–27 Annual Budget.

View the proposed FY27–31 Capital Improvement Plan.

View Mayor Deegan’s FY26–27 budget address.

Literacy & Education

Mayor Deegan is committed to improving childhood literacy and expanding opportunities for Jacksonville’s young people to learn, grow and build a strong foundation for future success. Literacy is not only an education issue, but also an important part of the city’s economic development, public safety and overall quality of life. River City Readers is Mayor Deegan’s ongoing citywide literacy challenge for school-age children. The initiative encourages children to read at least 20 minutes each day and track their reading, while literacy events at schools, libraries and community centers — along with the River City Readers Bookmobile — help connect Jacksonville families with books and reading opportunities throughout the year. Since the initiative launched, Jacksonville families have logged more than 3 million minutes of reading.

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Learn more about Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers.

Cleaner, Safer Neighborhoods

Mayor Deegan is committed to creating cleaner, safer and more welcoming neighborhoods by addressing litter and blight, strengthening community pride and encouraging residents, businesses and organizations to play an active role in caring for Jacksonville. Keep Jax Cute: Don’t Pollute is Mayor Deegan’s citywide litter and blight campaign, bringing together education, prevention and enforcement, and community engagement to create lasting change across Jacksonville. Residents can help by reporting litter and neighborhood blight, participating in community cleanups, taking the Keep Jax Cute pledge and joining programs such as the Jax Litter League.

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