Public Affairs Office
Mayoral Correspondence I Letters & Proclamations I Media Relations
Photography & Videography I Social Media I Public Records Requests I 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. Persons interested in requesting or sharing information with the mayor can write to her at City Hall at St. James, Suite 400, 117 W. Duval St. Jacksonville, FL, 32202, or submit an email to MayorDonnaDeegan@coj.net
Mayoral Letters and Proclamations
Every day in Jacksonville, citizens and local organizations work effortlessly to bring Jacksonville to life through their dedicated service to the community. Ceremonial letters and proclamations from Mayor Donna Deegan may be requested recognizing these efforts and milestones such as anniversaries, observations, community outreach and more.
Media Relations
Working collaboratively with local and national news media, the Public Affairs Office informs and educates citizens about citywide initiatives and activities. Media relations efforts include distribution of media advisories and news releases alerting media of substantial events, programs and initiatives. If you would like to receive news releases and media advisories from the Public Affairs Office, you may register online to be added to our email list.
Photography & Videography
Photo and video outreach are utilized to provide citizens visual awareness of the many events, programs and initiatives taking place throughout Jacksonville. In addition to public awareness, the photography and videography team work to capture the history, diversity and vibrancy of our city.
Social Media
Through social media, the Public Affairs Office engages citizens directly to share information about citywide activities, programs, and campaigns. Citizens are encouraged to follow the City of Jacksonville through a variety of social media platforms utilized by the City to share ideas, concerns, and information exchange.
View a full listing of City of Jacksonville social media platforms
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.
Submit and track your request using the City of Jacksonville Public Records Request Center .
Public/General Citizenry Requests
Here are ways to request a public record:
- Online (preferred): Submit and track your request using the City of Jacksonville Public Records Request Center .
- By phone: Call 630-CITY (904-630-2489) to file a request and obtain a tracking number.
- Media/Public Affairs requests: Email media@coj.net for interviews, public records and document requests, and other media inquiries.
Staff
(904) 255-5015 I pperry@coj.net
(904) 255-5006 I rossm@coj.net
(904) 255-5037 | HSchatz@coj.net
(904) 255-5036 I mkingston@coj.net
Social Promotion Request Form
(904) 255-5039 | lspencer@coj.net
Graphic Design Request Form
(904) 255-7758 I lparkinson@coj.net
(904) 255-5042 | wlester@coj.net
Photo/Video Request Form
(904) 255-5023 | ycardona@coj.net