Free Symposium Available to Housing Seekers and Professionals
 

The Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) will continue to offer its free tax filing services for veterans and their families through May 17.

The City of Jacksonville’s Housing and Community Development Division will distribute more than $4 million of federal funds to Duval County residents who are unable to pay their mortgage payments due to a loss of income related to COVID-19. The Mortgage Relief Program will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, March 31, at 8 a.m.
 

Residents Can Apply Online or In-Person Starting Monday

Mayor Lenny Curry proposes long-term funding solution to Jacksonville’s infrastructure needs
 
This morning, Mayor Lenny Curry announced plans for the “Jobs for Jax” program. The “Jobs for Jax” program, in partnership with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), would address transportation and infrastructure needs with a $.06 cent increase to the Local Option Gas Tax (LOGT). This proposed tax would fund nearly $1 billion in projects to improve railways, fix drainage issues and create jobs. The City and JTA would evenly split the $.06 increase. 
 
“With these funds, we will move quickly to begin work on as many transportation projects in the Capital Improvements Plan as we can, which means more construction jobs, safer and better-quality roads, and more economic opportunities for our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Curry. 

To learn more about the program, please visit www.jaxforjobs.net.
 

Commission encourages nominations for awards showcasing local beautification efforts

Today, Mayor Lenny Curry released a video marking the one-year anniversary of his Emergency Executive Proclamation declaring a state of emergency for Duval County in response to COVID-19.

While Duval County residents are preparing to set their clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division is reminding them to set lawn and landscape irrigation schedules to no more than two days per week.

Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park is proud to host events in James Weldon Johnson Park located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public. 

Volunteers are needed for the 26th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, Saturday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to noon (times vary according to cleanup site). Participants will help spruce up the city by collecting litter and debris from dozens of pre-selected riverfront and inland sites (sites are listed below). The City and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful are hosting the event in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Inland Navigation District and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation as part of the Florida Great American Cleanup, a statewide effort to protect the environment throughout the spring.
 

Five local pet adoption agencies team up for adoption event in Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville is joining major American cities in welcoming a Dockless Mobility Program to its Downtown. The City of Jacksonville (COJ) officially launched a one-year pilot program for e-scooters, e-bicycles and dockless bicycles. As of today, locals and visitors alike can rent and ride electric scooters Downtown via smartphone applications. Legislation for the program was introduced by Council Member Cumber and co-sponsored by Council Members White, Carlucci, Diamond, Gaffney, Priestly Jackson, Morgan, Bowman, Hazouri, Pittman, DeFoor, Freeman, Salem and Newby.

2021 will mark the 10th anniversary of THE PLAYERS’ Military Job Fair, hosted by the City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department and Military Veterans Coalition.
 

A make-up day will be offered to individuals who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Clanzel T. Brown Senior Center and missed their appointment for the second shot. Individuals must return to the site Monday, March 1, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; an appointment is not necessary.