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‘We’ve done this before’: City leaders optimistic about Jacksonville Journey program relaunch
Read full article: ‘We’ve done this before’: City leaders optimistic about Jacksonville Journey program relaunchYears after the Jacksonville Journey ended, a relaunch appropriately titled “Journey Forward” is now in the works. Mayor Donna Deegan briefly talked about it in her budget presentation at City Hall Monday. Journey Forward aims to get to the root cause of crime, and pick up where the Jacksonville Journey left off.
Mayor Deegan, JFRD officially open new marine fire station on east bank of St. Johns River
Read full article: Mayor Deegan, JFRD officially open new marine fire station on east bank of St. Johns RiverJacksonville Fire and Rescue Department officially opened Station 68 on the east bank of the St. Johns River.
Jacksonville’s former Chief of Staff is back in the mayor’s office in a different role
Read full article: Jacksonville’s former Chief of Staff is back in the mayor’s office in a different roleThe mayor’s office has confirmed that Pat McCollough is back on staff, but this time she’s overseeing civic engagement. There was not a reason given as to why McCollough didn’t work out as Chief of Staff. She served as Deegan’s campaign manager during last year’s election.
Affordable housing report provides solutions for mayor, city council to consider
Read full article: Affordable housing report provides solutions for mayor, city council to considerHigh rents, lack of affordable housing and limits on what type of housing can be built in Jacksonville are the main causes of our housing crisis locally, according to the mayor's office.
Jacksonville opening cooling centers again Tuesday to help those who need air conditioning
Read full article: Jacksonville opening cooling centers again Tuesday to help those who need air conditioningIt's been so hot lately that Jacksonville has opened its cooling centers to help people with no air conditioning a chance to cool down.
PHOTOS: Donna Deegan celebrates with hundreds of people at her Inaugural Ball at the River Club of Jacksonville
Read full article: PHOTOS: Donna Deegan celebrates with hundreds of people at her Inaugural Ball at the River Club of Jacksonville450 people were ticketed for the event at the River Club of Jacksonville, marking the night before Donna Deegan was to be officially inaugurated as Mayor of Jacksonville.