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Jacksonville Journey Forward Board
Legislative Authority: Ordinance 2024-635-E
Total Members: 11
Committee Duties: The Jacksonville Journey Forward Board will guide the initiative’s efforts to address the root causes of violence and crime, with a focus on prevention, intervention, and collaboration. Members of the board bring together talent and expertise from law enforcement, education, the judicial system, public health, and grassroots community advocacy. This intentional diversity reflects the program’s mission to bring together differing viewpoints and unite all corners of the community in building a safer, stronger Jacksonville.
Upcoming Meeting Dates: Meetings will be held, unless otherwise indicated, at the Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan Street, Room 825. (Meeting times and locations are subject to change.)
- June 5, 2025
- July 17, 2025
- August 21, 2025
- September 18, 2025
- October 16, 2025
- November 20, 2025
Board Members
| Name |
Category |
| James Ellout |
Mayor 01 |
| W.C. Gentry |
Mayor 02 |
| Dr. LaTonya Summers |
Mayor 03 |
| Dr. Tes Tuason |
Mayor 04 |
| LTG (ret.) Walter Piatt |
Council 01 |
| Hilbert McDougal, Jr. |
Council 02 |
| Stephen Zona |
Council 03 |
| Betty Seabrook Burney |
Duval County Public Schools |
| Octavius Holliday |
State Attorney |
| Vacancy |
Chief Judge |
| Lawrence Schmitt |
Jacksonville Sheriff |
Contact Staff
| Name |
Position |
Phone |
Email |
| Deborah Sibley |
KHA - Special Projects Manager |
(904) 255-4449 |
sibleyd@coj.net |
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
February 27, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 12, 2025 - Finance Committee
Presentations & Handouts
Civil Citation (CC) Utilization Presentation
Duval County Diversion System of Care Presentation