With nearly 32,000 tickets already sold, the match against Scotland on Saturday, May 26, at EverBank Field will set the attendance record for a U.S. Men’s National Team (MNT) international friendly in the state of Florida.

Jacksonville City Council President Stephen C. Joost (At-Large, Group 3) announced today the formation of a committee to review the nominations for the 2012 “Robert O. Johnson Good Government Award”.  The award was established by the Jacksonville City Council 2003 in honor of former City Council Auditor Robert O. Johnson.  Each year, the award is bestowed upon an employee who has demonstrated a sustained and significant contribution to the increased efficiency and effectiveness of the City of Jacksonville or its Independent Agencies.

More than 20,000 tickets have been sold for the U.S. Men’s National Team game against Scotland on May 26 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayor Alvin Brown announces 2012 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Performers and Activities

Mayor Alvin Brown announced today an exciting lineup of activities for the 2012 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. The annual tradition will be held on Thursday, May 24 - Sunday, May 27.

“The Jacksonville Jazz Festival helps to promote a greater quality of life by drawing thousands of people to our Downtown,” said Mayor Brown. “This is the perfect opportunity for families and groups of friends to gather, take in performances, enjoy a stroll along our treasured St. Johns River and feel the heartbeat of our city’s urban center.”

Some of this year’s confirmed performers include Sonny Rollins; Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White Trio; Patti Austin with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band featuring Terence Blanchard; and Karrin Allyson.

In accordance with Ordinance 2005-361-E, the second Committee week and City Council meeting of the month of December are suspended, due to the Holiday Season.  The Jacksonville City Council meeting cycle will resume with Standing Committee meetings on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

Holiday Hoops Game with Florida Gators vs. Rider Broncs

The City of Jacksonville welcomes the University of Florida Gators and the Rider University Broncs for their upcoming Holiday Hoops Classic basketball game on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Both team mascots will be available before the game so bring a camera for photo opportunities.

It is almost game time! Mayor Alvin Brown will be available to talk with the media about the Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic and his plan to make Jacksonville a destination for major sporting events. He will also tour RV City and the BBQ Competition Block Party.
                        

Mayor Alvin Brown and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will host a news conference to provide information on relevant traffic updates, as well as many of the entertainment options and activities available for residents and visitors during the Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic.

Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee Chairman Richard Clark (Council District 3) has announced the appointment of a subcommittee of the Finance Committee to review audits and reports about City finances and operations produced by a variety of entities. The subcommittee members are composed of Finance Committee members Greg Anderson, serving as chair, John Crescimbeni and Richard Clark. The audit subcommittee will be the Finance Committee’s primary mechanism for receiving and reviewing the audits and reports produced by the City Council Auditor’s Office, the City’s independent auditor, the City Inspector General, and the TRUE (Taxation, Revenue and Utilization of Expenditures) Commission. The subcommittee may also advise the Finance Committee and full City Council on the management of the City’s independent auditor.

A grand reopening celebration and dedication was held at Friendship Fountain Park on June 18, 2011, to mark the conclusion of a nine-month long restoration project of the fountain. The project restored one of downtown’s most prominent landmarks that all can enjoy.