Blog Posts

Edward Waters College (EWC) is the oldest independent institution of higher education in Florida, the first historically black college, and a vital pillar of our community. Today, we unveiled an investment in its future with new and improved student housing. 
In my second inaugural address, I reaffirmed my commitment to sound fiscal management and being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Demonstrating my administration’s commitment to this priority, our Finance team was recognized this week for their professionalism and excellence in financial reporting.
 
This morning, I was joined by at-large City Councilman Ron Salem and Daily’s CEO Aubrey Edge for an update on a partnership we announced nearly one year ago.
Today at City Hall, the region's largest nonprofit food bank and hunger relief network, Feeding Northeast Florida, was presented a check that will provide 9,000 meals for Jacksonville families in need. The donation was the result of City employees winning the inaugural Go365 Most Active City Step Challenge.