City of Jacksonville - Department News RSS <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Hosts Second Business Summit]]> ]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 14:11:31 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Alvin Brown Announces Multi-Million Dollar Landmark Commitments</br></br>President Bill Clinton and Mayor Brown Deliver Remarks at Economic Summit]]>
The economic summit on Friday, May 11, featured commitments from six companies in Jacksonville that will contribute resources to aid Mayor Brown’s priorities. The corporate commitments align with top policy initiatives of Mayor Brown to run the city government effectively and efficiently, partner successfully with the private sector, and make bold policy decisions for the best return on investment for taxpayers. The announcements took place at the Terry Theater of the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 15:12:08 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Vetoes $750,000 New Courthouse Furniture Bill]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:57:33 GMT <![CDATA[President Bill Clinton to Attend Economic Summit Hosted by Mayor Alvin Brown]]>
President Clinton served as the nation’s 42nd president and founded the William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to improve global health, strengthen economies, promote healthier childhoods, and protect the environment by fostering partnerships among governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and private citizens to turn good intentions into measurable results.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 09:38:34 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Alvin Brown Names Appointees to Jacksonville Children's Commission Board]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 17:07:37 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown's Commitment to Veterans Continues at Military Job Fair]]> Admiral Victor Guillory presents Jobs for Veterans web-based program

Mayor Alvin Brown is continuing to assure Jacksonville is known as the most military friendly town in the United States. Admiral Victor Guillory, Military Affairs, Veterans and Disabled Services, is taking part in a Military Job Fair at THE PLAYERS on Monday. Mayor Brown elevated military affairs to a Cabinet position, which demonstrates his commitment to area’s military community.

]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 11:39:56 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Presents Preliminary Budget]]> Tentative plan begins budget process for Fiscal Year 2012-13

Mayor Alvin Brown today is presenting City Council with his tentative proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13.

The tentative proposed budget provides initial estimates for revenues and expenditures, and serves as a starting point for the City of Jacksonville’s annual budget process. Mayor Brown will present his final proposed budget to the Jacksonville City Council on July 16, 2012.

“As Mayor, I am committed to streamlining city government to make it as effective and efficient as possible,” said Mayor Brown. “We must ensure that taxpayers get the best possible return on their investment.”

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:28:16 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Announces Older Americans Month]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:25:51 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Alvin Brown Commemorates 450 Years of French History]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:12:59 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Commemorate 450 Years of French History]]> ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:36:49 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Supports Daytime Center for the Homeless]]> City coordinating public-private partnerships with community stakeholders

Mayor Alvin Brown is announcing his support of a 12-month pilot project to provide a daytime center for Jacksonville’s homeless population.

“There are thousands of homeless people in Jacksonville’s streets. Sadly, an estimated 25 percent of them are veterans. By working together and building strategic partnerships, we can encourage and empower the homeless to reinvent themselves and build a new story of success that will create a higher quality of life for everyone in Jacksonville,” said Mayor Brown.
]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:37:11 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor to Welcome Students at Latest Session of Mayor Brown's College Student Aid Workshops]]> ]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:23:14 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Launches Jobs for Veterans Initiative]]> Service comes through public-private partnership at no additional cost to taxpayers

Mayor Alvin Brown is launching Jobs for Veterans, a one-stop service to help military veterans transition to civilian life by connecting them with educational opportunities and job leads at veteran-friendly employers.

“In today’s economy, companies need confidence and a strong work ethic. They could use that never-give-up attitude and that sense of ingenuity that so many of our returning veterans can offer,” said the mayor. “Jobs for Veterans will be good for all of the brave men and women who have so proudly served in defense of our nation.”

]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:22:40 GMT <![CDATA[Governor Signs Bill to Boost Mayor's Economic Development Initiatives]]> Gives city the authority to alter or amend Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC)

Last December, the Jacksonville City Council overwhelmingly passed Mayor Brown’s government reform initiative, the first major reorganization of city government in 20 years. That legislation reformed the city’s economic development structure to make it directly accountable to the mayor and includes all city functions that could enhance the mission of creating jobs.

In January 2012, Mayor Brown and the City Council sought the approval of the Florida Legislature to alter or amend the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC) as a necessary step to evolve the city’s economic development efforts. Both houses of the Legislature unanimously provided that authority. Today, Governor Rick Scott signed the bill – CS/HB 1253 – which provided that authority.

]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:48:14 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor's Interfaith Celebration Set for Friday]]> ]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:31:20 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor to Welcome Students at Latest Session of Mayor Brown's College Student Aid Workshops]]> ]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Hosts Interfaith Celebration]]> Mayor Alvin Brown will host a celebration to uplift and encourage the citizens of Jacksonville. The Inaugural Mayor Brown Interfaith Celebration will unite people of all faiths. Tickets are $25 per person and $250 for a table of ten. For ticket information, call (904) 630-CITY (2489) or log onto coj.net.
]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:34:30 GMT <![CDATA[HUD Secretary Donovan, Mayor Brown to Host Housing Roundtable With Jacksonville Officials and Community Advocates]]> Secretary Donovan and Mayor Brown to share housing counseling, refinance and foreclosure prevention insights and solutions during media availability after convening
 
On Wednesday, April 4, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan will join Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown to convene a housing roundtable with local officials and community advocates. The discussion, hosted by Wealth Watchers, Inc., a local nonprofit housing counseling entity, will include a core group of housing stakeholders – including local housing associations and organized labor – and will focus on the Obama Administration’s action to address the housing crisis, most notably recent Administration housing refinance announcements.
]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:29:23 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown's Team Includes Basketball Legend Artis Gilmore]]> Increased focus on sports and entertainment will help build economy and city’s profile

Mayor Alvin Brown has announced three appointments that will increase Jacksonville’s ability to attract major sporting events and host activities that will boost the economy and make the city a more vibrant destination.
]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:47:04 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Making Key Appointments]]> ]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor to Welcome Students at First Session of Mayor Brown's College Student Aid Workshops]]> ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Appoints Director of Neighborhoods]]> ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:22:01 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Making Key Appointment]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:29:09 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Unveils Economic Growth Initiatives]]> Legislation would reform city policy to create jobs, revitalize Downtown

Mayor Alvin Brown appeared today with leading members of the Jacksonville business community to unveil legislation aimed at reforming the city’s economic development structure and policy to help create jobs and revitalize Downtown.

“One of my priorities as Mayor is to partner with the business community to create jobs and enhance economic growth,” said Mayor Brown. “This legislation will make Jacksonville more competitive by speeding the process of bringing high wage jobs and strong economic development to Jacksonville, while also helping to reinvigorate our Downtown.”
]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:48:13 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Unveil Economic Growth Initiatives]]> Legislation Would Reform City Policy to Create Jobs, Boost Downtown

Mayor Alvin Brown will unveil legislation to help the City partner with the business community to create jobs, boost economic growth, and revitalize Downtown.
]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:06:23 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Welcomes 7-Eleven to Jacksonville]]>
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown welcomed 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto, Governor Rick Scott and Sleiman Enterprises President and CEO Toney Sleiman at The Jacksonville Landing Wednesday, where a group of local leaders applauded news of the company’s growth in the River City. The celebration included 7-Eleven Slurpee drinks as part of a spread of refreshments.
]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:02:08 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Make Economic Development Announcement]]> ]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:21:13 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Celebrate 450 Years of French History]]> Historic activities to take place on May 1

Mayor Alvin Brown, Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve Chief of Resource Education Brian Loadholtz, Jacksonville Historical Society Director Emily Lisska, Honorary French Counsel Francois Kloc and partners announced today the commemoration activities for the May 1, 2012 Sesquiquadricentennial, the 450th anniversary of French Huguenot Captain Jean Ribault’s arrival at the St. Johns River, which he named the River of May, and which we still reference today with “Mayport.”
]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:31:43 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Attend 17th Annual St. Johns River Celebration Cleanups]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:39:54 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Announce 450 French Anniversary Commemorative Activities]]> ]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:38:33 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Signs Ethics Legislation, Ends Sunshine Week by Creating Office of Public Accountability]]> ]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:48:04 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Sign Ethics Legislation, Announce New Initiative as Part of Sunshine Week]]> ]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:28:21 GMT <![CDATA[Jacksonville Named by IBM as Smarter Cities Challenge Grant Recipient for 2012]]> ]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:14:23 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Set to Announce Major City Initiative]]> ]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:44:27 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Makes Key Appointments]]> ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:08:32 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Set to Make Key Appointments]]> ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:31:51 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Releases Statement on the Passing of Willye Dennis]]> ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:14:31 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Expresses Sympathy After Shooting at Episcopal]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:25:32 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Endorses Ethics Funding Legislation (2012-85)]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:11:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Attending Activities for Seniors & Children and Families in Jacksonville]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:17:38 GMT <![CDATA[February Update: Local Professional Athletes Volunteer to Become Mayor's Mentors, Pepsico Donates $500]]> Mayor’s Mentors.  Vonetta Flowers, the first African-American to win an Olympic Gold Medal in the Winter Games, signed up to be a Mayor’s Mentor in February.  Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Tackle Guy Whimper also signed up. 
]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:12:07 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Announces College Student Aid Workshops]]> Initiative to Help Aspiring College Students with FAFSA Applications

Mayor Alvin Brown announced today the launch of Mayor Brown’s College Student Aid Workshops, a public-private partnership to assist aspiring college students in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at no cost to students or taxpayers.
]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:52:33 GMT <![CDATA[Calling All Seniors 60 Years and Over for Mayor Brown's Fish-A-Thon in Our Park]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Announce Education Initiative]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:48:56 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Welcomes Secretary of the Navy]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:27:07 GMT <![CDATA[U.S. Mayors See Surge in Exports as Key to Economic Growth]]> Call for Nation-Building With War Dollars Re-Directed for Infrastructure Development at Home

New Report Details Projected Export Growth: 40 Out of 150 Metro Areas Jump 70% & Higher By 2020

Exports in 40 metro areas, including many far from ports, have the potential to grow by 70% and higher during this decade, projects a report released today by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). The report highlights the urgent need for nation-building as the country’s mayors called for last June, when they urged the President to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and redirect war dollars for railways, roads, bridges and ports.
]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:55:55 GMT <![CDATA[U.S. Mayors to Convene National Meeting on Exports and Ports]]> Opening Press Conference on Friday and Press Availability on Saturday

The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), led by USCM President Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, will be holding a leadership meeting of the nation’s mayors in Jacksonville, FL from Friday, February 24 to Saturday, February 25.
]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:44:17 GMT <![CDATA[U.S. Men's National Team Returns to Jacksonville to Face Scotland on May 26 for Start of Critical Summer Campaign]]> EverBank Field to Host First Match for MNT in Jacksonville since 1999; NBC Sports Network to Debut Coverage of the U.S. National Teams

The U.S. Men’s National Team returns to Jacksonville for the start of its critical summer campaign when they face Scotland on May 26 at EverBank Field. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be shown live on the NBC Sports Network in the channel’s debut broadcast of a U.S. National Team game, as well as the Univision family of networks. Fans can follow the match live on ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker and via Twitter @ussoccer.
]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:50:13 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Responds to More Ships and Sailors Coming to Jacksonville]]> ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:53:50 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Hosts Business Builder Program]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:17:42 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Set to Unveil Jazz festival Poster and Announce Headline Performers]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:24 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor to Host Business Builder Summit]]> ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:40:40 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Invites Seniors to Walk for Wellness]]> ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:19:47 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Makes Key Appointments]]> ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:32:47 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Named on the Grio's 100 List for 2012]]> List includes 100 individuals from across 10 professional fields that are making a difference in their communities and across the country

theGrio.com announced today the third-annual theGrio's 100 list, honoring Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. This exclusive list honors Black History Month by highlighting the next generation of African-American history makers and industry leaders who have the potential to make a difference in the lives of all Americans.
]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:52:55 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Sign Fraternal Order of Police Contract Legislation]]>
]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:17 GMT <![CDATA[U.S. Mayors to Convene National Meeting on Exports and Ports]]> Will Highlight Exports and Ports as Potential Economic Drivers, Job Creators in Jacksonville, FL | February 23-25th

Led by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the nation’s mayors will hold a national leadership meeting in Jacksonville, FL from Thursday, February 23 to Saturday, February 25 to develop a national agenda to expand exports and modernize the nation’s ports. Hosted by Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Chair of the Conference’s newly formed Task Force on Metro Exports and Ports, the meeting will attract mayors from across the country, as well as U.S. seaport experts, federal trade officials, and export strategists to discuss national policies to ensure that exports from American cities can be cost-effectively transported to global markets.
]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:05:07 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Appoints Phillips as Acting Ethics Officer]]> ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:47:17 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Announces Business Builder]]> Initiative will help entrepreneurs expand business in Jacksonville

Mayor Alvin Brown has announced Mayor Brown’s Business Builder, a program designed to help small businesses gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed and to help connect entrepreneurs with capital and credit. It will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7 at noon at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. 

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:10:08 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor's Mentors Celebrates National Mentoring Month]]> Mayor Mentor’s initiative will be celebrating National Mentoring Month in January by ramping up efforts to recruit mentors. Mayor’s Mentors Rallies will be held at local businesses to recruit mentors and public service announcements will be airing on TV and radio.
]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:32:28 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Appoints Compliance Task Force]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:08:23 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Set to Announce New Compliance Appointments]]> ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:03:55 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Selects New Leaders for Budget, Fleet Management]]> Appointments come in key areas as Brown Administration works to Reduce Costs

Mayor Alvin Brown has appointed a budget officer and a chief of fleet management as part of a wide-ranging effort to reform city government and reduce costs.
]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:11:29 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Set to Make Key Appointments]]> ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:16:05 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Continues Community Visits as Part of Six-Month Milestone]]> ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:32:13 GMT <![CDATA[Brown Administration Reaches Six Month Milestone]]> Mayor Highlights Successes of Last Six Months, Plans for Next Six Months

This week, Mayor Brown will highlight the work of his first six months in office – and his goals for the next six months – in a series of community visits.
]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:09:08 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Announces Embraer Airplane Contract]]> Major Achievement Follows Visit to Brazil, Meeting with Air Force Secretary

Two months ago, Mayor Alvin Brown joined Governor Rick Scott on an economic development trip to Brazil, met with top executives from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, and urged them to make Jacksonville a hub for their assembly of the Super Tucano light attack aircraft.

Just a few weeks ago, Mayor Brown traveled to Washington, met with U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, and advocated for Jacksonville.

]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:39:05 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Signs Reform Legislation]]> Mayor Alvin Brown has signed legislation setting his government reform plan officially into motion.
 
“This is about taxpayers and our future as a city,” said the mayor. “By streamlining city government, we are building a more sturdy foundation for Jacksonville to target economic development and take this city to the next level.”]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:08:40 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor to Sign Government Reform Plan into Ordinance]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:58:26 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Makes Six Appointments]]> Appointees include new Fire and Rescue chief and Military Affairs officer

Mayor Alvin Brown has selected Jacksonville’s first Military Affairs officer amid a handful of appointments that also elevates an experienced emergency responder to be the city’s new Fire and Rescue chief.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:53:45 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Make Key Announcements Today at City Hall]]> today at 3:30 in the Mayor’s Office Large Conference Room at City Hall.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:05:28 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Names Appointees to the Jacksonville International Business Coalition]]> a collaborative international business development effort between the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Port Authority, the Jacksonville Airport Authority, the Jax Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. ]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:31:23 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Alvin Brown Announces River Access Initiative]]> Designates 12 sites for non-motorized watercraft

Mayor Alvin Brown today designated 12 park sites for kayakers, canoeist, paddle boarders, sail boarders and other water enthusiasts to access the St. Johns River and its tributaries.

The sites are part of the mayor’s initiative to create more active recreational opportunities along the St. Johns River and in parks.

“The St. Johns River is one of our greatest resources, and these launches will enable residents and visitors to get out on the water and enjoy it,” Brown said. “As more and more people experience our river, they will begin to see Jacksonville as a destination.”]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:01:59 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Announce River Access Initiative]]> ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:56:46 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown and Business Leaders Set to Make Major Downtown Economic Announcement]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:05:14 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Invites Citizens to Attend Holiday Open House]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:25:57 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown's Statement on Sale of Jaguars to Shahid Khan]]>
“As mayor, I welcome Mr. Khan to Jacksonville and encourage all of our residents and Jaguars fans to do the same. Mr. Khan’s stated commitment to keeping our team in Jacksonville has done so much to energize the Jaguars’ fan base and create a tremendous sense of optimism about the future of the team.
]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:17:25 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Alvin Brown Welcomes $10 Million Grant for Port]]> Decision Comes Less than a Week After Brown Meets with Transportation Secretary

Less than a week after he met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to advocate for the project, Mayor Alvin Brown tonight applauded the federal government’s decision to provide a $10 million grant to JAXPORT.

The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant will supply $10 million to help build an intermodal container transfer facility. This enables freight-loading directly between rail and ships, a development that will help curb truck traffic on Heckscher Drive while increasing efficiency at Jacksonville’s waterfront.
]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:24:53 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Participates in Community Holiday Events]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:54:01 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Names Appointees to Port Authority and JEA Boards]]> ]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:58:34 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Announces Mayor's Mentors Public-Private Partnership]]> Mayor Calls On Citizens to Give One Hour a Week to Mentor Jacksonville Students

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown announced today the launch of the Mayor’s Mentors, a public-private partnership to train and place 500 new school-based mentors with Duval County Public School students by April 1 at no cost to taxpayers. The Mayor’s goal is to recruit, train and match mentors with Duval County Public School students to increase on-time, next grade promotion and graduation rates. For more information on becoming a Mayor’s Mentor, the public may call United Way’s 2-1-1 or visit www.coj.net/mayorsmentors.
]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:20:13 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Kick Off Major Education Initiative]]> ]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:08:51 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Invites Art Walk Patrons to Visit City Hall]]> .
]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:46:33 GMT <![CDATA["Ultimate TEALgate Party" Events Prior to Monday Night Football Game]]> Mayor Brown Encourages Resident Participation

Mayor Alvin Brown has proclaimed Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 as “Ultimate TEALgate Day” in support of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Monday Night Football game against the San Diego Chargers.
 
To create a fun environment for all to enjoy, the Jaguars will hold a special game-day experience for fans before kickoff.  The pregame events will combine the enthusiasm of a pep rally with interactive activities for the whole family beginning at 5:30 p.m. outside of EverBank Field.
]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:27:20 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Hosts the Mayor's Holiday Festival for Seniors]]> Mayor Alvin Brown will host the Mayor’s Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens this Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., from 2 - 5 p.m.
 
“Our seniors have spent decades investing in our city by buying homes, raising families and starting businesses,” said Mayor Brown. “This is a great way to offer fellowship and say thank you for building the foundation for our future in Jacksonville.”
]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:00:39 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Welcomes New Jaguars Owner Shahid Khan to Jacksonville]]> Mayor Alvin Brown welcomes the new Jacksonville Jaguars owner, Mr. Shahid Khan, to the community. Following the announcement of the sale of the Jaguars, Mayor Brown sent a welcome letter to Mr. Khan, expressing his pleasure for Khan’s commitment to Jacksonville and the Jaguars.
 
“As mayor, I take seriously my duty to support the Jaguars,” said Brown in his letter. “The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Jaguars have long been partners in making this a great NFL city. I look forward to continuing that partnership with you as the new team owner.”

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:57:45 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown available for Media Following Jaguars' Announcements]]> .
]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:14:12 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown will Participate in Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony]]> th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Jacksonville Landing. He will lead the crowd in the countdown of the lighting of the 56-foot-tall tree that features more than 78,000 lights and almost 250 ornaments.]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Volunteers on Thanksgiving Day]]> .]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:41:10 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Encourages Participation in Jaguars "Ultimate TEALgate Party" Events]]> Game-day activities to take place downtown prior to Jaguars’ Monday Night Football game on Dec. 5
 
Mayor Alvin Brown joined Touchdown Jacksonville Team Teal Commissioner Tony Boselli and Chair of Game Day Experience Lenny Curry in announcing the Ultimate TEALgate Party for the Jacksonville Jaguars Monday Night Football game on Dec. 5. 
 
Mayor Brown has proclaimed Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 as “Ultimate TEALgate Day” in support of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Monday Night Football game against the San Diego Chargers. To create a fun environment for all to enjoy, the Jaguars and others will host festivities at various locations throughout downtown.

 
]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:00:02 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Announces Exciting Events for Dec. 5 Jaguars Game]]> Fun-filled activities to take place for Monday Night Football Game
 
Mayor Alvin Brown will join Touchdown Jacksonville executive committee members in announcing an exciting array of activities and events surrounding the Dec. 5 Jaguars game, when our home team will compete against the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night Football.
]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:56:35 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Announces Five Appointments]]> One comes as an executive on loan, costing taxpayers just $1 annually

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown announced five appointments, including the director of the new office of public-private partnership.
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:01:37 GMT <![CDATA[Laquidara to Continue as General Counsel in Brown Administration]]> ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:36:01 GMT <![CDATA[Mentoring expands for Jacksonville schools with “Beyond School Walls”]]>

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:10:48 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown and Business Leaders to Promote Northeast Florida in Brazil]]> Encouraging Future Job Growth Is Key Focus in Delegation Trip

A delegation of Jacksonville business leaders, including Mayor Alvin Brown and JAXUSA Partnership President Jerry Mallot, will join Gov. Rick Scott in Sao Paulo, Brazil for a five-day economic development mission to promote Northeast Florida and help attract new business.]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:01:10 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Attend Mandarin Adoption Center Ribbon Cutting]]> Event to Kick Off Weekend of Pet Adoption Specials

Mayor Alvin Brown will join First Coast No More Homeless Pets in celebrating the grand reopening of the Mandarin Adoption Center by participating in an open house and media day on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:13:54 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Honors Students From City Kidz Ice Cream Cafe Science Education Lab]]> 15 students received second-place medals from national dairy competition

Mayor Alvin Brown today presented the President Award of Merit to 15 students from the City Kidz Ice Cream Café Science Education Lab for their second-place achievement in the World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest. The national award-winning ice cream flavor submitted by the students, “Viva Vanilla,” received second place out of 705 entries, just being edged out of first place by less than 1.07 percentage points.]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:46:26 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Present Awards to Students from City Kidz Ice Cream Cafe Science Education Lab]]> 15 students placed second at World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  Oct. 12, 2011 — Mayor Alvin Brown will present award certificates to 15 students from the City Kidz Food Science Education Lab who placed second overall at the World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest in Madison, Wis.

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:47:12 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Celebrates First 100 Days in Office: Takes Significant Steps Toward Major Goals of Administration]]> Mayor Alvin Brown is celebrating his first 100 days in office as Jacksonville’s chief executive – 100 days that saw the administration take significant steps forward on many of the mayor’s goals.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:56:46 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown to Host Job Opportunity Panel Discussion at 2011 Florida Black Expo]]>
]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:49:45 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Set to Participate in Business Opportunities Summit]]>

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:45:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown and U.S. Transportation Secretary Set to Talk About Job Growth]]> Mayor Alvin Brown will join U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on a conference call to talk about economic development.

Economic growth is Mayor Brown’s top priority. One of his major initiatives is the expansion of Jacksonville’s ports. Secretary LaHood toured JAXPORT with the mayor in July 2011. Mayor Brown was also recently named chair of the Metro Exports and Ports Task Force for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Before being appointed Transportation Secretary in 2009, LaHood was a member of Congress (R-Illinois) from 1995 to 2009. 
 

]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Appointed Chair of National Ports Task Force]]>  
“I’m honored by this opportunity,” said Mayor Brown. “Our port is a crucial part of our economic engine. We must help the port realize its full potential so it can help revitalize our economy with good-paying jobs.”
 
]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:21:21 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor and School Superintendent Support Public-Private Partnership]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:57:22 GMT <![CDATA[Study: Health care is big business in the Jacksonville region]]> ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:31:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown: 'No Blackouts']]>  
“We want to sell out every game,” said Mayor Brown. “My goal is to channel all of our resources to ensure this city and the Jaguars are as successful as possible. We want to be sure that when the Jaguars win, North Florida wins.”
 
]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:31:59 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Recognizes Women's Equality Day]]>
It is important to honor this great civil rights achievement in our nation’s history so that as we look back, we can see how far we have come. Remembering our past also reinforces our desire to continue moving toward full equality and opportunity for all.
]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:01:21 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Salutes Jacksonville Women's Business Center]]> Mayor Alvin Brown saluted women entrepreneurs throughout the region Wednesday evening as the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center honored mentors and graduates with a reception at the Main Library downtown.
]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:27:40 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor To Participate in Doing Business with Puerto Rico Seminar]]> ]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:20:37 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor’s Back to School Blitz Nets Big Donation]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:31:04 GMT <![CDATA[Executive Order: Mayor Brown Creates Education Commissioner’s Office]]>
The office is designed to serve as a bridge between City Hall and Duval County Public Schools with a mission to increase graduation rates and better prepare Jacksonville’s youths for the 21st Century job market. The office will have no executive powers over the school system but will serve a crucial supportive function to raise private money and rally community support at a time the schools are facing cutbacks.

]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:08:16 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown: We Are a Football City]]>
Back from a thrilling Arena Bowl XXIV victory in Phoenix, the Jacksonville Sharks were welcomed home to cheering fans and a key to the city.]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:56:32 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor, State and Federal Officials Break Ground for New VA Clinic]]>
]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:02:14 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Honors Basketball Star Artis Gilmore]]>
]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:33:21 GMT <![CDATA[Transition Committees Present Reports]]>
]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:08:59 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown and Lt. Gov. Carroll Talk Economic Development]]>
Lt. Gov. Carroll talked with Mayor Brown about finding ways to ensure Jacksonville’s ports are successful for importing and exporting. They also talked about putting people back to work and bringing businesses to the city.

]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:01:38 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Maneuvers Private Funds to Save JROTC]]>
]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:43:05 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Announces Job Creation Partnership]]>
]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:44:04 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Attends Grand Opening of Keystone Terminal]]> Mayor Alvin Brown, business leaders and government representatives joined Gov. Rick Scott for the grand opening of the Keystone Terminal, a $100 million port terminal with $50 million planned for future phased projects.]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:59:07 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Brown Attends Bipartisan Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting Focusing on Job Creation]]>
]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:28:07 GMT <![CDATA[Laquidara Reappointed as General Counsel]]>
]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:19:10 GMT <![CDATA[Public Safety, Jobs and Education Highlighted on Westside Tour]]>
]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:14:36 GMT <![CDATA[Weaver, Rummell, Rhim Lead Diverse Mayoral Transition Team]]> ]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:06:56 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor-Elect Receives 40-Chapter Public Policy Transition Book]]>
]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:30:11 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Peyton Receives 2011 River Advocate Award]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Peyton Visits New Courthouse ]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Budget Workshops Underway]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Launches Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget Community Conversation]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton today announced opportunities for Jacksonville citizens to again actively engage in the fiscal year 2011/2012 budget preparation process with five upcoming community budget workshops and an update of the city’s comprehensive budget website, www.myjaxbudget.com.

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Supports St. Johns River Caucus]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Delivers Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Keynote]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Supports Adopt-An-Angel Project]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Peyton Announces Senior Management Changes in Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department]]> Mayor John Peyton today announced two personnel changes within the senior management of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD).

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Statement by Mayor Peyton following City Council Approval of Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton released the following statement after the Jacksonville City Council's approval of the 2010-2011 annual budget.

]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor, JCCI Release Final Report on Community Budget Workshops]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton and Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. (JCCI) Executive Director Skip Cramer today released the final report on the city's eight community budget workshops. The full report can be found at www.myjaxbudget.com, by clicking on the Resources link at the top of the page.

]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Announces New Chief Administrative Officer]]> Mayor John Peyton today announced the appointment of Kerri Stewart as the new Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Jacksonville. Stewart will replace departing CAO Alan Mosley and will begin taking over responsibilities immediately.

]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayors Launch Cities of Service Volunteer Program]]> Cities of Service, a bipartisan coalition of mayors representing more than 20 million Americans, who will work together to engage millions more volunteers in service.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Vetos TRIM Resolution]]> Mayor John Peyton informed Jacksonville City Council President Richard Clark today that he has vetoed the TRIM (Truth in Millage) Resolution passed by a majority of the council last evening. The City Council's passage of Resolution 2009-510-A, would have established the maximum millage rate for the upcoming year at 8.48.

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[City of Jacksonville Receives Final Tax Roll Data]]> The City of Jacksonville has received the certified 2009 tax roll data from Duval County Property Appraiser Jim Overton. These official numbers indicate a year-over-year drop in property values of approximately $3.5 billion in Duval County.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Outlines Plan for Continued Community Investment]]> Mayor John Peyton today outlined a three-part plan to address Jacksonville's financial crisis, ensuring that critical government services remain intact and that the city continues necessary investments to preserve the quality of life for Jacksonville's residents.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor, Community Leaders Highlight Summer Youth Employment Opportunities]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton and community leaders today held a news conference to provide an overview of two youth employment opportunities available this summer—the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program and the WorkSource Summer Success Program—and to encourage additional business community participation.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Signs Sustainable Building Ordinance]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor, Superintendent, Community Leaders Launch Alterntive to Out-of-School Suspension Centers]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, Duval County Public Schools' Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals and other community leaders today held a news conference to celebrate the official opening of the five Jacksonville Journey-funded Duval County Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension (ATOSS) centers.

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Curitiba, Brazil, Becomes Seventh Sister City to Jacksonville]]> The Honorable Mayor Beto Richa of Curitiba, Brazil, joined Mayor John Peyton and members of the Jacksonville Sister Cities Program and the Brazil-Jacksonville Alliance for the official signing of an international sister cities agreement between Curitiba, Brazil, and Jacksonville.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Announces Strengthened Military Support]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Leaders Outline Structure for Administering Federal Stimulus Dollars and Securing Additional Funding]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, Jacksonville City Council President Ronnie Fussell, and other government and community leaders gathered today to outline a structure for how the city will administer the local elements of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, opportunities for additional funding from the act and the crucial role those dollars will play in stimulating the local economy.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[City Leaders Celebrate Drainage Improvement Project Groundbreaking]]> Mayor John Peyton and District 9 City Council Member Warren Jones celebrated the groundbreaking of the Pine Forest drainage improvement project in a ceremony today.

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Statement from Mayor John Peyton ]]> Mayor John Peyton issued the following statement today in response to a Duval County grand jury's release of its final report regarding the courthouse project.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Announces Plan for Continued Infrastructure Investments]]> Mayor John Peyton announced today that while the national economic downturn has negatively affected the city's revenue streams that support infrastructure investments, the City of Jacksonville plans to continue moving forward with $100 million in new roadway construction projects. This investment will come in addition to the approximately $250 million in Better Jacksonville Plan roadway projects that are currently under construction or in design.

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Peyton Asks Residents to Give a 'Gift to the Community']]> Second Harvest Food Bank of North Florida, Mayor Peyton used the shelves with dwindling supplies to illustrate his growing concern about increasing demand for assistance for services from area non-profits as reserves of cash, food and supplies are decreasing.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Names Trebatoski as Animal Care and Control Chief]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Peyton Issues Statement on Navy's Decision to Homeport Carrier at Mayport]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton issued the following statement today following the U.S. Navy's announcement to homeport a nuclear carrier at Mayport Naval Station:

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Celebrates 'Small Business Appreciation Day']]> Mayor John Peyton proclaimed Friday, Nov.14, as “Small Business Appreciation Day” in Jacksonville. Following his speech at the 2nd Annual America's Small Business-State of the Sector Summit, the mayor visited two local small businesses: CDH Home Care, Inc. and Ohmega Group, LLC.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Significant Progress Being Made Toward Implementation of The Jacksonville Journey Program]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton and City Council President Ronnie Fussell today discussed the continued progress being made toward implementation of The Jacksonville Journey program, a historic investment in public safety approved by the City Council as part of the fiscal year 2008-2009 budget. The most comprehensive public safety program in the city's history, The Jacksonville Journey focuses on three areas key to improving public safety in Jacksonville: prevention, intervention and enforcement.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor Appoints New Members to Jaxport and JEDC Boards]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton has appointed Herschel Vinyard, Jr. to the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Board of Directors and Helen Rowan to the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC). Both appointments are subject to confirmation by the Jacksonville City Council.

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[President Bush Nominates Peyton to Serve on Truman Scholarship Foundation]]> President George W. Bush has nominated Mayor John Peyton to serve a six-year term on the board of trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mayor to Hold Town Hall Meeting in North District]]> Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton will hold his 10th town hall meeting to listen to citizens' concerns on Aug. 16. The meeting, which will be held at 6 p.m. in the Oceanway Middle School cafetorium, 143 Oceanway Ave., will be sponsored by the North Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC). Residents of the North Planning District are invited to share their concerns regarding the community with the mayor and other City of Jacksonville officials and agency representatives.

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Groundbreaking Begins Castaway Island Preserve Activity]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT