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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June 01, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Scott A. Wilson, President of the Jacksonville City Council hereby CANCELS “ALL MEETINGS” of the Jacksonville City Council Boards, and Commissions, scheduled for JUNE 1, 2020 through JUNE 30, 2020 . In an effort to encourage social distancing and in accordance with Gov. DeSantis’ Executive Order Number 20-69, “Local government bodies may utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing, as provided in section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes.”
June 03, 2020
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Please join the meeting by 10:50 A.M.)
Online Meeting
No Physical Location
Meeting ID: 997 6903 7409
Password: 186013
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Scott A. Wilson, President of the Jacksonville City Council, hereby calls a ZOOM VIRTUAL OF THE JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, - Honorable Tommy Hazouri – Vice President, Honorable Aaron Bowman, Finance Chairperson, Honorable Joyce Morgan, Rules Chairperson, and Honorable LeAnna Cumber – Member, scheduled for 10:45 am – 11:30 am, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, - NO MEETING LOCATION, Jacksonville, Florida. The Zoom Virtual Meeting will discuss the Council Auditor’s Recommendation for the position of Assistant Council Auditor to the Personnel Committee for Recommendation and nomination of the “Full” Jacksonville City Council and Council Director over of facilities/property management and topics hereto pertaining.”
June 08, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Please join the meeting by 7:50 A.M.)
Online Meeting
No Physical Location
Meeting ID: 964 6520 8257
Password: 000017
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Scott A. Wilson, President of the Jacksonville City Council, hereby approves the ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING FOR THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATORY COMMITTEE ON JEA MATTERS, Chaired by the Honorable Rory Diamond scheduled for 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Monday, June 8, 2020, with no physical location. The purpose of the Zoom Virtual Meeting will discuss subpoena and subpoena processes, Independent Counsel and Office of General Counsel documents /review of materials collected, and details and other items hereto pertaining on JEA Matters. The Zoom Virtual Meeting will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, and will be hosted virtually through the Zoom.US- computer application app. In an effort to encourage social distancing and in accordance with Gov. DeSantis’ Executive Order Number 20-69, “Local government bodies may utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing, as provided in section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes.” The Council will operate under the provisions of Ordinance 2020-200-E as adopted by the Council on April 7, 2020 hereto attached.
June 08, 2020
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Please join the meeting by 10:50 A.M.)
Online Meeting
No Physical Location
Meeting ID: 968 7107 2556
Password: 656937
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Scott A. Wilson, President of the Jacksonville City Council, hereby approves the ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING FOR THE FUTURE OF JEA, Chaired by the Honorable Michael Boylan scheduled for 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday, June 8, 2020, - No location- Jacksonville, Florida. The purpose of the Zoom Virtual Meeting:
Topics: A continuation review of the proposed changes to Article 21 of the City’s charter which established the JEA, giving it authority to own, manage and operate the city’s utilities system and other topics thereto pertaining.
June 09, 2020
4:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Scott A. Wilson, President of the Jacksonville City Council, hereby CANCELS the AGENDA MEETING FOR THE STANDING JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING scheduled previously for 4:00 PM, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 117 West Duval Street, 1st Floor City Hall, St James Building, Jacksonville, Florida.
June 09, 2020
4:00 p.m. (Please join the meeting by 3:50 P.M.)
Online Meeting
No Physical Location
Meeting ID: 976 8925 4311
Password: 463423
Notice is hereby given that Honorable Scott A. Wilson hereby calls a Regular Meeting of the Jacksonville City Council. The regularly scheduled meeting of the Council previously noticed/scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 4:00 p.m. - Jacksonville City Council 117 West Duval Street Jax Florida has been
to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 4:00 P.M., and will be hosted virtually through the Zoom.US - computer application app. The meeting will begin
promptly at 4:00 P.M.; moving immediately into the action items on the Council Agenda. We have also cancelled all presentations. Public comments at the end of our meeting will be suspended. The public will be encouraged to share general comments with individual council members by email or telephone. Public hearings and public participation are required by state statute for specific legislation. We will conduct these hearings as required by state law.
CCMeeting06092020@coj.net is the designated email for general comments to be including as a part of this meeting.
June 11, 2020
9:30 a.m.
Virtual Meeting
No Physical Location
June 24, 2020
3:00 p.m.
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Don Davis Room
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