The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Jacksonville's consolidated government and is responsible for making the laws that govern our way of life. These 19 Council Members, who are elected to four-year terms and serve as part-time legislators, have almost unlimited power to enact legislation in order to provide for the needs of our community.
For fair representation throughout the community, the city is divided into 14 districts of nearly equal population and each of these districts elects a single council member. The other five council members represent the entire community 'at large.'
In May of each year the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The President then assigns members to Standing and Special Committees.
Legislation flows through Standing Committees made up of council members before going to the full Council for a vote. All bills are assigned to one or more of the five Standing Committees for recommendations to be made to the full Council. These committees meet during the first and third weeks of each month in the Council Chamber in City Hall. For additional information, click Legislative Process.
The full Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Citizens are encouraged to play an active role in their city government. You may obtain a Council Agenda from the Legislative Services Division in City Hall (Suite 430) on the Friday before a meeting.
You may speak before the full City Council on any bill up for public hearing or during the public comment section at each Council meeting. If you have questions or concerns regarding legislative issues, call your district council member or the Council office at (904) 255-5200, for general matters please contact (904) 630-CITY. Staff there will be glad to assist you.
Sam Newby,
President
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Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days notification to process; last minute requests will be accepted; but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact Disabled Services Division at: V 904-255-5466, TTY-904-255-5476, or email your request to
KaraT@coj.net.
August 02, 2021
9:30 a.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
August 02, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (If attending virtually, please join the meeting by 11:50 AM)
Physical Location: City Council Chamber
City Hall, 117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Randy White, Chairperson, schedules a MEETING OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO ASSESS THE CITY’S BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING PROCESSES. Members of the Jacksonville City Council and other elected or appointed members of Boards and Commission and the general public are invited to attend. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Monday, August 2, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, in the Jacksonville City Council Chambers, located at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Florida.
August 02, 2021
2:00 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
August 02, 2021
6:30 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
Notice is hereby given that Council Member Joyce Morgan and Council Member Michael Boylan will host their Safer Together Workshop Meeting on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 6:30 PM in City Council Chambers, at City Hall “St. James Building” located at 117 West Duval Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202. All interested parties are invited to attend.
August 03, 2021
9:30 a.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Council Member Ron Salem, Chair of the Finance Committee, will meet with the Finance Committee Members in the Council Chamber, 1st Floor, 117 West Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
August 03, 2021
1:30 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
August 03, 2021
2:00 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
August 03, 2021
4:30 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Lynwood Roberts Room
August 03, 2021
5:00 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
August 04, 2021
10:00 a.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
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