The City’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission (KJB) and its partners, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville and Downtown Vision, Inc., are seeking volunteers for the 7^th annual Earth Day Downtown Cleanup. Volunteers will join representatives from local businesses to pick up litter in the area inside of Liberty, Water, Jefferson and Church streets. Additionally, KJB will partner with the Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council (SPAR) to spruce up Union and State streets from North Market Street to Main Street.
 

Following extensive interviews and research, Cure Violence is releasing its assessment for the City of Jacksonville. The assessment visit was performed between February 18th and 21st of 2019.

The Mayor’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC), in partnership with local nonprofits and organizations, will host weeklong events to recognize crime victims as part of Jacksonville’s observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7 - 13. This observance aims to bring awareness to the struggle of victims in the Jacksonville community, while recognizing the importance of helping those who have been victimized rebuild their lives, and the services and programs available to assist them.

Mayor Lenny Curry is pleased to announce his appointment of Nikki Kimbleton to serve as Director of Public Affairs for the City of Jacksonville.

Each week, in observance of Women’s History Month (March), the City of Jacksonville will highlight a woman who contributed to the history of Jacksonville.
 

The City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division reminds Duval County residents that as they set their clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time, they should once again set lawn and landscape irrigation schedules to no more than two days per week.

Last year, more than 6,000 kittens were served by Animal Care and Protective Services and the Jacksonville Humane Society. In an effort to reduce the growing pet population that occurs during the spring and summer, citizens are encouraged to spay or neuter their cat(s), including outdoor community cats.

The application for the Mayor's Youth at Work Partnership Summer Jobs Program is available online now through March 30. The program is open to young adults ages 16-21 who are interested in gaining valuable career skills and experiences.

Volunteers are needed for the 24^th Annual St. Johns River Celebration cleanup event. Participants will spend the morning collecting litter and debris from 34 pre-selected riverfront and inland sites around the city.