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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 30, 2025
November 20, 2025
Board Members
Name
Category
James Ellout
Mayor 01
W.C. Gentry
Mayor 02
Vacant
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
Bernie de la Rionda
Chief Judge
Lawrence Schmitt
Jacksonville Sheriff
Contact Staff
Name
Position
Phone
Email
Deborah Sibley
KHA - Special Projects Manager
(904) 255-4449
sibleyd@coj.net
Subcommittees
EARLY LITERACY
W.C. Gentry
Dr. Tes Tauson
Betty Burney - Chair
RE ENTRY
Lawrence Schmitt
LTG Walter Piatt
Bernie de la Rionda - Chair
JUVENILE JUSTICE
James Ellout - Chair
Steve Zona
Octavius Holliday
SCHOOL RELATED PROGRAMS
Sylvia Perry
James Ellout
Hilbert McDougal - Chair
FINANCE
Hilbert McDougal
LTG Walter Piatt – Chair
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
TBD