A Few Minutes with the Mayor
Winter Holidays in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – Dec 2023/Jan 2024
I love this time of the year in Jacksonville. We have enjoyed our beautiful show of fall leaf color from our deciduous trees, fire danger season […]
Police Protection in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – November 2023
On October 3, 2023, City Council voted to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and directed staff to come up with a […]
The Pickleball Issue – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – October 2023
At the end of the September 6 City Council meeting, I left the building with a heavy heart, after the Council had to vote on a difficult […]
Learning, Literacy and Libraries – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – September 2023
Reading is a big deal in my family’s life. Reading is a daily pleasure for us, and I don’t know if I could go to sleep at […]
Farewells and Thanks – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – August 2023
I have been reflecting lately on how many interesting activities we, and our visitors, enjoy in Jacksonville. My most recent thoughts of appreciation are of our partners: […]
July in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – July 2023
The song, “Summertime” by George Gershwin, written for the opera Porgy and Bess, reminds me of long, lazy summer days and nights. The line “summer time and […]
Summer in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – June 2023
It’s the beginning of summer and there’s a lot of activity in our little city. School will adjourn for the summer in a few days. Our children […]
Get Involved – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – May 2023
As we cross seasons, I see a lot more folks out enjoying our spring weather. It is time to come out of hibernation and enjoy all Jacksonville […]
Mayor’s Recognition Awards for 2022 – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – April 2023
People often ask me what I like and dislike about being Mayor. I find I love many aspects of being the Mayor of Jacksonville. I have the […]
Mid-Winter in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – March 2023
The middle of winter is always a good time to plan ahead and most of us love to think of travel or garden projects. Recently, I participated […]