Today City Council President-Designate Daniel Davis announced that he has decided to cancel plans to host a privately funded reception at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium immediately following this year's City Council Installation Ceremony. Plans for the ceremony itself remain unchanged. Private contributions collected to date will be used to offset costs associated with the ceremony.

Council President-Designate Daniel Davis today annouced the committee assignments for the Council Year 2007-2008. The committee structure for the upcoming year will consist of the following Standing Committees: Finance; Land Use and Zoning; Public Health and Safety; Rules; Transportation, Energy and Utilities; and Recreation and Community Development.