We support the research, advocacy, and execution needed to elevate Jacksonville from first-class to a world-class city.

Our Workstreams

Shaping Jacksonville through research and data that create actionable insights

Advocating for forward-thinking public policy

Leading collaborative efforts that impact Jacksonville’s most pressing issues

How We Do It

Inspire

Inspire the community with a shared vision of Jacksonville as a world-class city

Increase resident retention and population growth
Create and promote a strong identity for Jacksonville

Advance

Advance economic mobility, health, safety, resilience, technology and opportunity for all

Support the creation and growth of small businesses
Increase rates of homeownership compared to peer cities
Improve health & safety across all races and ethnicities
Increase adult literacy

Prepare

Prepare youth for success in the workforce of tomorrow by building a system of education today

Increase quality early learning education and access
Improve reading and math proficiency
Foster post-secondary education and workforce development

Connect

Connect citizens and neighborhoods through investments that elevate quality of life

Support the redevelopment of the Stadium and neighborhoods across the city
Increase downtown university presence
Activate and sustain a world-class park system across the county
Foster connected & walkable communities

Results, Research & Insights

September 23, 2025

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.

October 10, 2025

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.

October 11, 2025

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.