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City to Host Metropolitan Park Revitalization Open House
The Metropolitan Park Revitalization team is excited to announce a unique opportunity for community members to actively participate in the rejuvenation of Metropolitan Park. A public open house, during which citizens can come together, share ideas, and contribute to the future of one of our city's most cherished public spaces, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Mayor Deegan Commits $10 Million to Jumpstart Jacksonville Affordable Housing Fund
Public-private partnership addresses chronic funding shortfalls to increase supply of affordable multifamily rental housing units
La Alcaldesa Deegan Compromete $10 Millones Para Impulsar el Fondo de Vivienda Asequible de Jacksonville
La alcaldesa de Jacksonville, Donna Deegan, anunció hoy que está comprometiendo $10 millones en su presupuesto propuesto para 2024-2025 para impulsar un innovador fondo de préstamos para viviendas asequibles, una asociación público-privada que en última instancia catalizaría $120 millones en nuevas unidades de viviendas multifamiliares en alquiler asequibles.
Two Jacksonville Schools are Recipients of Beanstack Reading Award
Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers Challenge Continues to Engage Students
Jacksonville Human Rights Commission Annual Fair Housing Expo is Back With a Focus on Affordable, Sustainable, Attainable Housing for Residents
The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (JHRC) today released full information concerning its annual Fair Housing Expo, which will take place at the Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10am until 4pm. The free event will feature workshops, panel discussions, and a keynote address from experts in the areas of fair and affordable housing. Experts and leaders confirmed for the expo include Senator Tracie Davis, Representative Angie Nixon, Councilman Jimmy Peluso, and Leah Rothstein, who has for over two decades been a consultant to housing developers, financiers, and local governments on community development and affordable housing.
City of Jacksonville's Get Covered Jax! Campaign a Success
On November 2, Mayor Donna Deegan, City Councilman Michael Boylan, Dr. Sunil Joshi, Chief Health Officer for the City of Jacksonville, and Lynn Sherman, Executive Director of Health Programs for the City of Jacksonville, launched Get Covered Jax!, a public education campaign to help Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered.
Statement on Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse
Mayor Deegan released the following statement in response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a container ship.
Mayor’s Speech at Interfaith Ramadan
Salaam. Shalom. Peace to All.
$147 Million-Dollar Federal Grant Awarded to the Emerald Trail
The City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), and Groundwork Jacksonville (Groundwork) were awarded a federal grant of $147 million to design and construct five segments of the Emerald Trail. This represents the largest one-time federal grant the City of Jacksonville has ever received.
City to Host Celebrate Reading Week
The City of Jacksonville will host an event for children ages 5-12 and their families at the Main Library on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in honor of “Celebrate Reading Week.”