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.
Tommy Hazouri,
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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March 08, 2021
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (If attending virtually, please join the meeting by 5:50 PM)
Virtual & In-Person Meeting
Physical Location: Lincoln Villa Senior Center
7866 New Kings Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32219
Meeting ID: 982 2055 1871
Passcode: 552355
Notice is hereby given that Council Member Brenda Priestly Jackson will host a Hybrid Virtual In-Person Noticed District 10 Northwest Updates Community Meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Lincoln Villa Senior Center located at 7866 New Kings Rd Jacksonville, FL 32219. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum to discuss District 10 updates and any other items noted on the meeting’s agenda or at the discretion of the Chair.
March 10, 2021
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (If attending virtually, please join the meeting by 9:15 A.M.)
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Tommy Hazouri, President of the Jacksonville City Council, hereby approves the HYBRID IN PERSON/ZOOM VIRTUAL NOTICED JACKSONVILLE WATERWAYS COMMISISON MEETING, at the request of the HONORABLE AL FERRARO to be held in conjunction with Members of the Jacksonville Waterways Commission, Members of the Jacksonville City Council, and other elected or appointed members of Boards and Commission are invited to attend. The Hybrid In Person/Zoom Virtual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 9:30 AM – 117 West Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida. The purpose of the Hybrid Virtual/In Person/Zoom Virtual Noticed Meeting is to discuss items on the Jacksonville Waterways Commission Agenda and topics thereto pertaining.
March 18, 2021
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Please join the meeting by 5:50 pm)
Online Meeting
No Physical Location
Meeting ID: 945 2090 8315
Passcode: 708404
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Ju’Coby Pittman, District 8 Council Member, hereby schedules the ZOOM VIRTUAL DISTRICT 8 COMMUNITY MEETING for Thursday, March 18, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, - No location- Jacksonville, Florida. The purpose of the Zoom Virtual Meeting is to provide a forum to continue ongoing discussions of District 8 and update constituents about issues resulting from the current pandemic and matters pertaining hereto.
March 25, 2021
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (If attending virtually, please join the meeting by 8:50 A.M.)
Virtual & In-Person Meeting
Physical Location: Council Chambers
City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Meeting ID: 980 7971 5856
Passcode: 550441
Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Garrett Dennis, Chairman, hereby schedules the HYBRID VIRTUAL IN PERSON MEETINGS FOR THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING. Members of the Jacksonville City Council, and other elected or appointed members of Boards and Commission are invited to attend. The meetings are scheduled for:
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