Earlier today, Mayor Donna Deegan and Chief Resilience Officer Anne Coglianese launched Resilient Jacksonville, the City’s 50-year resilience strategy, during the opening session of the 2023 JEPB-UNF Environmental Symposium.

Graham, Haden, Edwards, and Richt to be honored at October 27 Luncheon

The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to declare that Florida PACE Funding Agency’s continued operation in Jacksonville without authorization from the City of Jacksonville is a public health, safety, and welfare emergency. The legislation, which was introduced by City Council President Ron Salem, and co-sponsored by 14 Council Members also authorizes the Office of General Counsel to initiate litigation, as appropriate, to stop Florida PACE Funding Agency from operating in the city.

I strongly condemn the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel during this past holy weekend for the Jewish faith.

Mayor Donna Deegan has signed the City of Jacksonville’s 2023-2024 budget, which includes $1.75 billion for the General Fund and more than $423 million for the FY 23-24 Capital Improvement Plan.

Start Giving Season early this year by participating in UF/IFAS Extension’s 2023 Peanut Butter Challenge throughout October. Duval County is competing again this year.
 

Mayor Deegan is announcing her appointment of Michael Fackler to become the City of Jacksonville’s next General Counsel.

Gateway Jax Plans Impactful Mixed-Use Revitalization in Top Florida City, Creating 18-Hour Vibrant Neighborhoods with Multifamily, Retail

Meet Shawna Newman Yazzie, President and Founder of The NDN Companies! Mrs. Yazzie’s business has been JSEB certified for several years. Please read about her business and experience in the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program (JSEB).

The City of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful invites residents to participate in the 2023 International Coastal Cleanup event.  This event, which will provide volunteers with an opportunity to help beautify the city’s shorelines, is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).  

The City of Jacksonville stands in solidarity with our fellow organizations to condemn all hate and biases – and are committed to working toward concrete solutions that will heal and move our city forward. View statement supporters at www.firstcoastrelieffund.org/togetherwearejax

The City of Jacksonville Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications for a vacancy on the Ethics Commission.

In observance of Labor Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023.
 

As Idalia exits Northeast Florida, the City of Jacksonville Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to collaborate with local and state agencies as they track and respond to minor impacts.

Relief Fund is also poised to support Hurricane Idalia response, if needed