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.
Scott Wilson,
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
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December 06, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
City Hall - St. James Bldg.
1st Floor, Council Chamber
117 W. Duval Street
Notice is hereby given that the Safety and Crime Reduction Commission Meeting will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, City Hall - St. James Building.
December 06, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., Suite 425
Conference Room A
Notice is hereby given that Council Member Brenda Priestly Jackson and Council President Scott Wilson will meet on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room A located at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, City Hall St. James Building. The meeting is to discuss the emergency resolution filed by Council Member Priestly Jackson requesting the JEA Board to take formal action to withdraw the JEA ITN #127-19 at the next JEA Board Meeting. Resolution number and bill summary will be assigned.
December 06, 2019
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., Suite 425
Conference Room B
Notice is hereby given that Council Member Matt Carlucci will hold a noticed meeting on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 11:00 am – 11:30 am in Conference Room B, City Hall, Suite 425, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, Fl. 32202
December 06, 2019
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Don Davis Room
The Meeting will be held in the Don Davis Room on the 1st Floor, City Hall, St. James Bldg., 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
December 06, 2019
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Don Davis Room
The Meeting will be held in the Don Davis Room on the 1st Floor, City Hall, St. James Bldg., 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
December 09, 2019
11:00 a.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., Suite 425
Conference Room A
Notice is hereby given that Council Vice President Tommy Hazouri will hold a noticed meeting with the Northeast Florida Human Trafficking Coalition and related community leaders on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room A, located in City Hall at 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss human trafficking in NE FL. All interested Council Members and individuals are invited to attend.
December 09, 2019
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Lynwood Roberts Room
Amended Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Michael Boylan, Chairperson Committee on the Future of JEA will host a meeting to be held on Monday, December 9, 2019, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Lynwood Roberts Room located at 117 West Duval Street, 1st Floor City Hall, St. James Building Jacksonville, Florida 32202.
Topic: The 2018 CC Special Committee on the Future of JEA – An Analysis of the factors leading to the consideration of a new strategic plan for JEA .
December 09, 2019
2:00 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., Suite 425
Conference Room A
December 10, 2019
2:30 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., Suite 425
Conference Room B
Notice is hereby given that Council President Scott Wilson will meet with Council Member Sam Newby on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in Conference Room B, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 425 City Hall St. James Building Jacksonville, FL 32202. The Purpose of this meeting is to discuss 2020-2021 City Council Leadership.
December 10, 2019
4:00 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
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