A Few Minutes with the Mayor
A Few Minutes With the Mayor, March 2019 – Mayor by Paul Becker
The women seen dining here are members of the “Jacksonville Belles and Beaus Old West Society.” They celebrate history by donning costumes for almost any era dating back to the Civil War—but with an emphasis […]
The Personal Side of City Hall – by Mayor Paul Becker
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – February 2019
One of the joys of being your Mayor is introducing you to the wonderful people who make our city work—the fine, professional staff at City Hall. At […]
‘Tis the Season – by Mayor Paul Becker
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – December 2018/January 2019
‘Tis the season… a time for family and friends to gather around the Christmas table or the Christmas tree… a time for love and good will […]
With Gratitude – by Mayor Paul Becker
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – November 2018
The election is upon us. With all its insane anger and pent up hatred, I’ll be glad when it is over. Contrarily, I welcome the Thanksgiving season […]
Honest Abe – by Mayor Paul Becker
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – October 2018
I thought I’d put the election off till next month. You already know how I feel about this terrible meals tax proposal.
Have you noticed a lack of […]
Don’t Change J’Ville – by Mayor Paul Becker
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – September 2018
As your Mayor, I’m always ready to take responsibility for my actions. Screw Up—‘Fess Up is my rule. So imagine my surprise when confronted with accusations of […]
Boosters Make Bash a Blast! – by Mayor Paul Becker
Summertime and the livin’ is easy…
Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high
Those lyrics Ira wrote to his brother George’s music seem very appropriate as we head into August and the heart of summer. Summertime! […]
Best Things Aren’t Free – by Mayor Paul Becker
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – July 2018
One song I remember growing up was sung by a very sincere June Allyson in a movie called Good News. The song was The Best Things in […]
With Gratitude – by Mayor Paul Becker
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – June 2018
I need to start this column by thanking a couple of people, who through their efforts have made a positive contribution to our city: Donna McMann and […]
Real Life Lessons – by Mayor Paul Becker
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – May 2018
A visitor stopped by my office the other day to discuss a dream she has. That dream is to one day see a world where everyone who […]