jcclogo alt

News

Inspire

A distinct identity has eluded Jacksonville. Why it matters and how you can help.

Jacksonville’s remarkable growth and natural advantages have yet to be matched by a clear, cohesive identity—one that defines who we are, connects our built environment, and fuels civic pride. The Jacksonville Civic Council is asking residents to complete a short survey to help define what makes Jacksonville unique. By engaging the community to define our authentic story and shared vision, Jacksonville can build a stronger sense of identity and emerge as a world-class city and destination of choice.
Inspire

Jax365: Mobilizing Jacksonville toward a world-class future

Jax365 is a community-wide movement that invites every Jaxson—from every neighborhood and walk of life—to help shape Jacksonville into a world-class city. Backed by the Jacksonville Civic Council, Jax365 is both a platform and a rallying call for bold action. It empowers individuals to set and pursue their own “unreasonable” goals, knowing that real progress comes from the collective energy of an inspired community. No matter who you are or where you live, you have a role in building the future of Jacksonville—365 days a year.
Prepare

EpicJax partners with Early Learning Coalition of Duval to launch the Start Strong Campaign

Our Quality Early Learning sprint team, powered by EpicJax, launched a marketing awareness campaign to increase VPK enrollment and combat common misconceptions of VPK in Duval County. The campaign — produced in just 90 days —  reached 350,000+ people.
Advance

Comparative Public Finance Analysis: Jacksonville, Florida Cities & Counties

This report compares Jacksonville’s revenues, expenditures, and debt per capita for the latest available year (2023) with those of a comparison group of six major cities in Florida. It shows that Jacksonville has the lowest revenues per capita and the lowest expenditures per capita of any of these major cities.
Advance

Jacksonville Civic Council urges bold action on solid waste fee reform

With Jacksonville facing mounting fiscal headwinds, the Civic Council strongly supports a solid waste fee increase to cover actual costs, accompanied by provisions to protect our most vulnerable residents.

Fiscal Modeling Project: Five-Year Primary Government Model

This report develops a five-year fiscal model of the City of Jacksonville that equips civic leaders with actionable insights for strategic planning, investment, and reform. The City of Jacksonville must increase public investment.
Advance

Jacksonville Civic Council calls for rejecting tax rate cut on eve of City Council’s vote

The Jacksonville Civic Council is calling on City Council to vote against a proposed cut in the millage rate for property taxes by saying the city's "long-term fiscal health is at stake."
Advance

Jacksonville Selected for National League of Cities’ Grant Program to Boost Economic Growth and Resilience: Family-Friendly Workplace Grant Info

With support from a new grant, the Jacksonville Civic Council is partnering with KHA and community leaders to launch the Family-Friendly Workplace Recognition Program. This initiative will encourage local employers to adopt policies like childcare support, transportation benefits, and flexible scheduling, while providing recognition and resources to help them succeed.
jcclogo alt
About Us
What We Do
News & Insights
unreasonable gary chartrand