JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CM Randy DeFoor urges quick and decisive action to correct dangerous conditions for drivers and pedestrians at 4265 Roosevelt Blvd.

 On Tuesday, First Lady Molly Curry launched a community education campaign and unveiled a survivor-inspired mosaic and mural art installation located at Rethreaded’s Delores Barr Weaver Campus of Hope. 
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (JaxParks) is working on repairing the Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail located at 850 N. Center Street, Jax, FL 32234 in order to make sure that the trail is safe. The project began February 14, 2022 and is ongoing with an estimated completion by the end spring. The City’s Parks Department and contractors have some use concerns. Bicyclists are riding through construction zones around heavy equipment and not obeying signage. This is interfering with the project. We ask that you respect the posted signage and review the jaxparks.com website for updates. The project is to improve the quality of the trail for everyone to enjoy.

Jacksonville, FL (April 7, 2022) – Council Member Danny Becton announced today that he has filed Resolution 2022-276, encouraging Mayor Lenny Curry to submit a proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget to the Jacksonville City Council using a Rolled-Back Millage Rate for Ad Valorem Tax Revenues for next year’s budget.

Curbside recycling will resume Monday, April 4, 2022. For additional information about residential waste collection, please see the below FAQs or call (904) 630-2489 (CITY).
 

Park partners and nonprofits will host the event that will feature nature activities, exhibits, live music and more in the 7 Creeks Recreation Area

The City of Jacksonville will be hosting Memorial Day Observance on May 30^th.  Pre-ceremony music by the Navy Band SE will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the ceremony will commence at 8:30 a.m. The Observance should conclude by 10:00 a.m. 
 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 17, 2022) – Yesterday, I filed new legislation concerning statuary and monuments glorifying the Confederacy and removal of such items from public property and public park spaces. The resolution requests the Mayor, City Administration, and City Council to produce and present a revised plan along with community conversation by July 26, 2022, and to cap any related appropriations at $500,000 for the purpose of removal.

Another opportunity to connect residents with resources and services to help end the stigma surrounding mental health care. The Jacksonville City Council Safety and Crime Reduction Commission (SCRC), a citizen-led group, will host its next Community Bus Tour, in partnership with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), on March 26 from noon – 2 p.m.

Jacksonville, Fla. - District Council Member Reggie Gaffney, Jacksonville City Council President Sam Newby and colleagues: Jacksonville Sheriff Office, Chief Lakesha Burton and Chief Lolita Smith; Duval County School Board Chairman, Darryl Willie and Duval County Public School Police Chief, Greg Burton, addresses Crime in District 7 and throughout Jacksonville 6:00 pm March 17, 2022, at Oceanway  Church located at 12240 Sago Avenue West, Jacksonville, FL 32218