A Few Minutes with the Mayor
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 […]
A Look Back at 2022 and Ahead to 2023 – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – February 2023
As we closed out 2022 and look forward to 2023, I feel excitement for Jacksonville. 2022 saw so many varied projects in our city begin, reach completion, […]
Farewell 2022 – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – December 2022/January 2023
The Holiday Celebrations are now in full swing in Jacksonville. I would like to extend Seasons Greetings to you and your families. I hope you will […]
Sympathy and Encouragement in Jacksonville – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – November 2022
After a devastating fire on September 26, a long-time restaurant, Las Palmas, was rendered unusable. It was by chance that the fire occurred when no one was […]
City of Jacksonville Council Elections: November 8, 2022 – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – October 2022
City elections for the Office of Councilor or Mayor can be confusing to understand. This legal process can be puzzling, especially if you have moved to Jacksonville […]
Senate Bill 762 (Fire Risk Map) And Beyond – by Mayor Donna Bowen
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – September 2022
One of the most talked about topics over the past month has been Senate Bill (SB) 762. What is it? What does it mean? How does it […]