Samuel Newby, At-Large - Group 5

Council Member Sam Newby attended the Head Start Heroes luncheon to celebrate the organization's mission of promoting early learning initiatives. Also in attendance was Ju'Coby Pittman, CEO/President of the Clara White Mission, and LaTanya Winn, Head Start/Early Head Start Director.  

Council Member Sam Newby was in attendance to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Riverview Senior Center in Downtown Jacksonville. 

Council Member Sam Newby attended the City of Jacksonville's Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast along with fellow Council Members Jim Love, Katrina Brown, Tommy Hazouri, and Greg Anderson. The event was held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center and serves as an opportunity for city residents to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Council Member Sam Newby attended the 2017 Summer Learning Day event where he presented Colin Murphy, Director of Operations for the Jacksonville Children's Commission, with a proclamation memorializing  the event. 

Council Member Sam Newby (left) joined Council Members Reggie Brown (center) and Aaron Bowman (right) for the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day held in Downtown Jacksonville. 

Council Member Sam Newby and Council Member Jim Love attended the "Miracle on Ashley Street" event at the Clara White Mission.

Council Member Samuel Newby Co-Sponsored Resolution 2016-115-A honoring and commending Edward Waters College on the occasion of its 150th anniversity.  

Council Member Samuel Newby attended the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for Peyton Ridge Apartments, a new 123-unit affordable housing community along Corporate Square Boulevard.

Council Member Samuel Newby was on hand as Mayor Curry signed a new five-year contribution agreement between the City of Jacksonville and JEA.

Council Member Samuel Newby attended the Edward Waters College Brain Brawl breakfast held on Saturday, February 27th.  He is shown with Dr. Charles Moreland, the Mayor's Director of Community Affairs.

Councilman Sam Newby attended the Community Pride Stride walk to encourage community, family health and empowerment.  

Council Member Sam Newby  received a cookie, from the Library Board, to thank him for his support of the Jacksonville Public Library during the 2015 - 2016 Budget process.

Council Member Samuel Newby attended Judge Suzanne Bass' Juvenile Justice and Youth Services Fair held at the Duval County Courthouse. 

Council Member Sam Newby toured the Feeding Northeast Florida warehouse with their CEO, Bruce Ganger.  September is Hunger Action Awareness Month nationwide.  Those needing assistance can search for food pantries by zip code at http://www.feedingnefl.org/feeding-assistance/. 

Council Member Samuel Newby was on hand for the announcement that funding has been secured for the Eureka Gardens Playground Project.

Council Member Samuel Newby attended the kick off for the 2015 Jax Reads! program held at the Main Library.  Also attending were Council Member Bill Gulliford, Mayor Lenny Curry, and Council Member Scott Wilson.

Council Member Sam Newby celebrated the 1st day of school at Valor Academy.

Council Member Sam Newby attended the announcement that Citi's consumer banking and credit services, based in Jacksonville, will create 500 new jobs in the next year.  

Council Member Sam Newby attended the City of Jacksonville's annual Senior Prom, hosted by the Senior Services Division, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.