Mayor Alvin Brown's Blog

Jacksonville’s military, by the numbers

Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012
Mayor Brown welcoming home the troops in the 125th Fighter Wing as they deplaned in April Did you know that the military installations in Jacksonville provide a $12.2 billion annual economic impact for the city and a $14.1 billion annual economic impact in the region? On average, one in every four people in Jacksonville is either an active duty member, a veteran or connected to the service through reserve or guardsman duties. Read more

Mayor’s Mentors: Over 500 mentors in Duval County schools

Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Mayor Alvin Brown welcomed the inaugural class of Mayor’s Mentors to the City Hall Atrium on Wednesday to celebrate the successful recruitment of more than 500 mentors by April 1 and to thank them for their volunteerism. Over 200 mentors and representatives from mentoring partner organizations attended.

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Celebrating success: Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps

Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Cadets from four Duval County public schools’ Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps gathered in the City Hall Atrium in Downtown Jacksonville to celebrate the completion of the school year and the 39 percent growth in JROTC membership in the past year. Read more

Kayak fishing tournament helps to make Jacksonville a destination

Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012
Kayak fishing tournament helps to make Jacksonville a destination Mayor Alvin Brown welcomed hundreds of kayak fishing enthusiasts to The River City for the 9th annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic. Read more

Mayor Brown at Senior Expo: "You have a mayor you can call on"

Posted on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Mayor Alvin Brown helped kick off the 2012 Senior Expo at the Prime Osborn on Wednesday. The free, two-day event includes resources for seniors, entertainment and free health screenings. Read more
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