The City of Jacksonville’s Clean It Up, Green It Up office will partner with the First Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation to observe “International Surfing Day” with a cleanup Saturday, June 25.  

Did you know… it has been 11 years since a hurricane has impacted Florida? And 52 years since a hurricane has impacted Jacksonville? June 1 marks the first day of hurricane season. Mayor Lenny Curry, to be joined by Director of Duval County Emergency Management Steve Woodard and National Weather Service Jacksonville, Meteorologist in Charge Scott Cordero, will announce the release of the 2016 Hurricane Preparedness Guide at a news conference Wednesday. The guide, which includes tools, tips and resources for residents and businesses to prepare for hurricane season, will be available Sunday, June 5. Media are invited to attend the news conference followed by a brief tour of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

School is almost out for thousands of students throughout Jacksonville. With a goal to stay healthy and physically active during the summer months, local students at Holiday Hill Elementary are pledging to continue a school tradition while on vacation – The Morning Mile! Each morning throughout the school year, Holiday Hill students, school administrators, faculty and parents, walk (or run) a mile around the school’s track to begin their day.

The summer months are quickly approaching, bringing families to Jacksonville pools and beaches. In observance of Healthy and Safe Swimming Week (May 23 – 29) and the approaching Memorial Day holiday, Mayor Lenny Curry, to be joined by Councilman Garrett Dennis, will host a news conference announcing SPLASH Squad, a drowning prevention program led by the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services department. Designed to educate the public on safe swimming practices, SPLASH Squad provides free swimming lessons to eligible Duval County youth at 31 JAXParks pools throughout the city. City pools open this weekend through Labor Day.

Notice is hereby given that the MBRC meeting for Monday, May 23, 2016 will be held from 2:00 - 3:00 PM in Mayor’s large conference room.

Brussels, Paris and Boston are among the cities that recently faced violent acts that affected various operations and services throughout their municipalities. Continuing the commitment to improving public safety in Jacksonville, Mayor Lenny Curry, joined by Sheriff Mike Williams, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department officials and other City leadership, will participate in a simulated emergency exercise in an effort to strengthen preparation and operation planning should similar acts of violence occur in Jacksonville. Media are invited to attend a briefing preceding the exercise.

Demonstrating his commitment to programs, services and offerings that improve public safety, Mayor Lenny Curry is presenting a proclamation identifying April 24 – 30 as National Re-entry Week, an observance established this year by the U.S. Department of Justice. In its inaugural year, the observance aims to bring awareness to the challenges ex-offenders face re-entering society after incarceration. Students and leaders from the City of Jacksonville’s D.A.W.N. program will receive the proclamation from Mayor Curry during a ceremony being held tomorrow at 3 p.m.

City of Jacksonville officials, to be joined by representatives of the Jacksonville Jaguars, will announce the 2016 recipients of the Jacksonville Veterans Resource and Reintegration Center community grants.

Designed to inform and educate the public, the Community Conversations will engage stakeholders in a series of discussions to identify gaps, needs, and opportunities for Jacksonville citizens. Professionals leading or serving businesses, faith communities, and families will share information and experiences with attendees. The general public is encouraged to attend.

Mayor Lenny Curry will host company executives and City officials for a news conference introducing “Project Star.” The international company is set to open corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, bringing more than 100 new jobs to the city.

Mayor Lenny Curry, to be joined by City and JEA officials, will announce a new agreement reached by the City of Jacksonville and JEA. 

The State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity will host a new regional event at the University of North Florida for Florida’s small business owners called the Supplier Diversity Exchange. This event includes training, workshops and presentations by professionals from the Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, and local Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) business owners, as well as representatives from state, local and regional government entities. Small business owners will be able to network and learn directly from state and local government buyers.

Jacksonville Sister Cities Association Nelson Mandela Bay Committee cordially invites you to join us for our 15th Twinning Anniversary Celebration. 

Mayor Lenny Curry’s key priorities, including public safety, economic development and support for neighborhoods, just earned a vote of confidence following the state Legislature’s recent approval of nearly $1.86 million in appropriations funding. Mayor Curry, and State and City officials will host a news conference to discuss what these appropriations mean for our city and its future. This is the first time in six years the City has secured appropriations funds from the State.

Mayor Lenny Curry is leading the pack with his sights on a healthier Jacksonville. As he continues to lead by example in his efforts to live an active and healthy lifestyle, the mayor, to be joined by his wife and son, will compete in the 39th annual Gate River Run 15K. Mayor Curry is the first sitting mayor to participate in the annual event. He will deliver opening remarks at 8:15 a.m. at the starting line.

Between the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Supervisors Association 

Mayor Lenny Curry will host company executives and City officials for a news conference introducing “Project Omega.” The international company’s expansion will provide 450 new jobs to Jacksonville citizens.

A successful city is characterized by its robust and vibrant neighborhoods - neighborhoods where citizens feel safe, have access to quality infrastructure, are supported by a thriving economy, and take pride in their surroundings. A Jacksonville neighborhood, once ridden with crime, will soon experience a “groundbreaking” effort unlike any other.

In an effort to address the health disparities that plague northwest Jacksonville, Mayor Lenny Curry has issued a community health challenge that the Clara White Mission has accepted. The challenge…to find ways to bring healthy food options to citizens living in areas considered as food deserts. 

Mayor Lenny Curry, joined by representatives from the Sports and Entertainment Office, will host a press conference to provide information for the 2016 Jacksonville Jazz Festival, as well as unveil the 2016 commemorative poster. Information will include confirmed performers, dates, times, location and other festival activities. 

The Jacksonville Sister Cities Association (JSCA) will host the 40th Twinning Anniversary Celebration of Murmansk, Russia and Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville Sister Cities Association (JSCA) will host the 40th Twinning Anniversary Celebration of Murmansk, Russia and Jacksonville.

With the recent relaunch of Jax Journey, an initiative focused on creating safer communities by supporting programs that enhance crime prevention and intervention efforts, Mayor Curry is seeking to engage citizens and leaders who share his commitment in a discussion on how to create brighter futures for youth. The first meeting of this series is Feb. 11, 6 p.m. at FSCJ North Campus. Sheriff Mike Williams and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti are expected to join him.

Notice is hereby given that the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women will hold an Emergency Board Meeting for December 14, 2015 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM. This meeting will take place in the Lynwood Roberts Room 1^st Floor of City Hall located at 117 Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. 

Mayor visits Jacksonville Journey Programs to Learn More about Service Needs

Identifying barriers to safety as his top priority and the greatest threat to citizens, Mayor Lenny Curry is leading a daylong "journey" with agencies that address those barriers and serve and support youth. As he relaunches Jacksonville Journey, an initiative developed in 2007 to address crime through intervention, prevention and enforcement efforts, the mayor will devote his afternoon touring with agencies whose services are currently included or being evaluated for Jacksonville Journey programming.

Mayor Lenny Curry will join City Council President Greg Anderson to share a significant announcement on potential advancements to the City of Jacksonville’s technological infrastructure. This opportunity greatly advances our economic development goals and has substantial impact on Jacksonville residents, local businesses and industries.

Mayor Lenny Curry will share in an exciting announcement in which 300 new local jobs may be added as a result of a financial services company’s expansion in Jacksonville. This international company is planning to invest $13 million in its expansion. The development agreement, which includes a mix of state and local incentives, is expected to be filed following the news conference.

Mayor Lenny Curry, joined by representatives from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, JTA, SMG, and the Sports and Entertainment Office, will host a press conference to provide information for the 2015 Florida Georgia football game at EverBank Field. Information will include traffic patterns, road closures, public safety tips, transportation offerings, stadium operations, and weekend activities. The game is Saturday, Oct. 31. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. and kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. 

Don't become a victim. Learn how to prevent crime! This event is hosted by the City of Jacksonville's Victims Assistance Advisory Council. For more information, call (904) 630-7103. 

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Water conservation is important. Let’s all save the rain with rain barrels and rain gardens. Attendees at this workshop will make their own rain barrels to take home (we also have helpers). Learn Top 10 Rain Barrel Tips.

"City of Jacksonville - 50 Years of Environmental Stewardship"

Mayor Lenny Curry’s Transition Subcommittees will present their final reports to the administration on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Mayor’s Large Conference Room on the 4th floor of City Hall. 

Mayor Lenny Curry and City Council President Greg Anderson will make an announcement about new highly-skilled jobs coming to our community. Officials from the company will also be on hand to discuss their business and their reasons for choosing Jacksonville.

On Tuesday, July 28, Mayor Lenny Curry will host a luncheon for the representatives of the Duval Legislative Delegation at 12 p.m. in the Mayor’s Large Conference Room on the Fourth Floor of City Hall. 

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This meeting has been cancelled.

Most city government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.  

Mayor Alvin Brown and the City of Jacksonville request the pleasure of your company as we honor Jacksonville's fallen heroes at the Veterans Memorial Wall. 

NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 3:00 P.M., the Jacksonville Port Task Force will hold a meeting in the Lynwood Roberts Room located on the first floor of City Hall/St. James Building at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
 
Should you have any questions about this meeting, please contact Carol Wells from The Mayor’s Office at (904) 630-1619 or Rebecca Dicks from JAXPORT at (904) 357-3036.

What better way to kick off your summer fun than with the quintessential American Band, the Beach Boys, headlining the Jacksonville Symphony’s Starry Nights on Saturday, May 16. Join in with lead singer Mike Love and keyboardist Bruce Johnston as the band plays all your surf music favorites with the Jacksonville Symphony. Gates open at 6 pm. Concert begins at 8:15 pm.

The $3.50 per-ticket online handling fee has been waived for all Starry Nights tickets purchased on the JaxSymphony website. BUY TICKETS.

More information available on the JaxSymphony website.

Pick-your-price adoption fees are available at this two-location adoption event! All pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Join your neighbors, family, and friends for Bike To Work Day on May 15! 

As you travel through the World of Nations Celebration, experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far. Admission is $5 (One Day Ticket) or $8 (Two Day Ticket). Children ages 3 and under are free. Grab your passport and join us for a great trip!

As a no-kill city, Jacksonville leads the nation with 1,165 dogs and cats finding homes in a single weekend. Mega Pet Adoption Events are a vital part of the effort to help dogs and cats in our city find loving, forever homes. If you are considering adopting a new pet, come out to the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on April 17-19. With over 1,000 pets available, all spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated, the perfect furry friend for you is surely waiting there!

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 3 p.m., the Jacksonville Port Task Force will hold a meeting in the Lynwood Roberts Room located on the first floor of City Hall/St. James Building at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. 

The Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council will host a college, career, and trades fair at City Hall. Students and young adults between 16-21 years old will be able to meet with college recruiters, military recruiters, and employers to learn about career opportunities including construction trades, nursing, advanced manufacturing, information technology, hospitality training, nursing assistants, and business.  

The City of Jacksonville’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a free household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection event for Duval County residents at Blue Cypress Park.  

The City of Jacksonville is hosting a tire and sign buyback at Everbank Field on Sat., March 28.

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Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 3:30 P.M., the Jacksonville Port Task Force will hold a meeting in the Lynwood Roberts Room located on the first floor of City Hall/St. James Building at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. 

The Renew Jax Community Empowerment Days are focused on bringing service providers from throughout the community, directly to the neighborhoods of the residents that need them. They are days to strengthen families and communities.

Helping more students attend and achieve success in college is the focus of Jacksonville’s third annual Community Education Summit, to be held March 6 at the Downtown Main Library.  Hosted by Mayor Alvin Brown, the summit will feature keynote speaker Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, since 1992 and a national leader on promoting minority students' success in math and science.

The Mayor’s Trailblazers Awards is an opportunity to pay tribute to the men and women who were pioneers in their professions and have humbly served the Northeast Florida community.

Mayor Alvin Brown, Council President Clay Yarborough, Councilman Don Redman and The Haskell Company will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new and improved Southbank Riverwalk. In addition, announcements will be made regarding exciting new plans that will further enhance this Downtown centerpiece and its relationship with the St. Johns River. 

The City of Jacksonville’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a free household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection event for Duval County residents at Ed Austin Park. 

The City of Jacksonville’s Renew Jax initiative will host a Community Empowerment Event at Washington Heights Apartments on Saturday, Feb. 21.  Community resource providers will be on site to offer healthcare sign-ups, youth program registration, financial literacy and tax preparation information, and much more.

The City of Jacksonville’s Renew Jax initiative will host a Community Empowerment Event at Eureka Gardens Apartments on Saturday, Feb. 7.  Community resource providers will be on site to offer healthcare sign-ups, youth program registration, financial literacy and tax preparation information, and much more.   

The City of Jacksonville’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a free household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection event at the Jacksonville Beach Public Works Department for Duval County residents.

Following Mayor Brown’s recent creation of the Community Wealth Building Task Force, the group will hold its kickoff meeting to outline its objectives.  The goal of the group is to create new jobs, expand business opportunities and reduce health and wealth disparities, with a focus on Northwest Jacksonville. 

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission (KJB) will host its fifth educational fundraising event to honor St. Johns Riverkeeper Executive Director Jimmy Orth for his conservation and beautification advocacy. The event will also recognize site captains, sponsors, volunteers, partners and organizations for their efforts to clean up and beautify Jacksonville during KJB events in 2014. 

Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 3:00 P.M., the Jacksonville Port Task Force will hold a meeting in the Lynwood Roberts Room located on the first floor of City Hall/St. James Building at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. 

The City of Jacksonville’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a free household hazardous waste and electronic waste collection event on the Northside at Oceanway Park  for Duval County residents.  

The City of Jacksonville proudly announces the 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders competition presented by VyStar Credit Union. The Tomorrow’s Leaders competition is an annual highlight of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, recognizing and awarding youth in our community who exemplify the philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through leadership, community involvement, volunteerism, and civic responsibility. The Tomorrow’s Leaders competition winners will be recognized at The City of Jacksonville’s 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2026, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Additional event and ticket sale details for the MLK Breakfast will be announced in November.

This meeting is open to the public.

Contract negotiations between the City of Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Police and Corrections is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00 am at the FOP Union Hall.
 
Contact Todd Norman (904-255-5578) for further information
 
Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request.   Please allow 1-2 business days notification to process; last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill.  Please contact Disabled Services Division at: V-(904) 255-5466, TTY-(904) 255-5475, or email your request to karat@coj.net.
 

On “Master’s Friday”, City officials and community leaders will celebrate Blue Cypress Golf Course’s grand re-opening at 10 a.m. The 9-hole golf course is in the heart of Blue Cypress Park in the Arlington area. The renovations include rebuilt greens, tee boxes and fairways, an enhanced and lengthened driving range and a new 3,500 square-foot practice green. This event is open to the media.  

Public meeting. Collective bargaining negotiations between the City of Jacksonville and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Public meeting. Collective bargaining negotiations between the City of Jacksonville and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).

In accordance with Section 15.108 (Annual continuing education and training on Sunshine Law requirements), Ordinance Code: Notice is hereby given that the Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Oversight, with the assistance of the Office of General Counsel and the Director of Jacksonville City Council, will provide the fourth and final hour of annual Mandatory Training on state ethics Laws. Training will include gifts and other current ethics topics.