A Few Minutes with the Mayor
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 […]
Mayor Bowen Responds to Visitor Information Center “Defunding” Charge
August 15, 2022— Jacksonville Mayor Donna Bowen sent the following statement out today regarding funding cuts to the Chamber of Commerce. It reads as follows:
What Went Into The Jacksonville City Council’s Decision To Change The Amount […]