Better Jacksonville Plan Committees Convene for Finance and Project Review

Better Jacksonville Plan Committees Convene for Finance and Project Review

Jacksonville’s City Hall is serving as the backdrop for a critical review of the city’s infrastructure and financial planning today, Friday, January 30, 2026. The Better Jacksonville Plan (BJP) Finance and Project Committees are scheduled to hold a joint session to address the ongoing management and funding of major capital improvements throughout the city.

The meeting is officially slated to begin at 9:00 a.m. and will take place in the Mayor’s Large Conference Room, located in Suite 400 of the St. James Building at 117 West Duval Street. This session is particularly important as the committee evaluates the status of various long-term projects and the fiscal health of the program's budget. These committees are responsible for overseeing the distribution of funds and ensuring that projects across Duval County meet the standards and timelines originally set forth by city leadership.

Historically, the Better Jacksonville Plan has been the driving force behind the city’s most significant transformations. Launched with voter approval in 2000, the multi-billion dollar initiative was designed to address a wide range of needs, including road and bridge repairs, drainage improvements, and the construction of new public facilities such as the Duval County Courthouse and the Jacksonville Main Library. Today’s meeting allows committee members to review the progress of remaining projects and ensure that current financial allocations align with the city's long-term infrastructure goals for the 2026 fiscal year.

While the focus at City Hall remains on technical oversight, the broader Jacksonville community is also marking the start of a major civic event today. The 19th annual DONNA Marathon Weekend begins this morning, an event that holds special significance for the current administration. Founded by Mayor Donna Deegan in 2003, the marathon serves as a massive charitable effort to support breast cancer research and survivors. The official health and wellness expo for the event opens at 11:00 a.m. today at the Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic Conference Center, marking the official kickoff for a weekend that brings thousands of visitors and significant economic activity to the region.

Between the technical oversight of the Better Jacksonville Plan and the high-profile start of one of the city's signature events, today underscores the diverse responsibilities currently being handled by the municipal government. Residents wishing to review the outcomes of the BJP committee session can expect meeting minutes and financial reports to be made available through the City Council’s legislative portal early next week. For those attending today’s committee meeting in person, the city reminds the public that ADA accommodations are available upon request through the Disabled Services Division.