Mayor Deegan Kicks Off Town Hall Series Today as City Council Committees Meet

Jacksonville Political Calendar Active This Tuesday

Jacksonville residents face a significant day in local government this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as Mayor Donna Deegan launches a new series of community forums and the Jacksonville City Council holds multiple high-level committee sessions. The day’s agenda highlights a push for government efficiency and direct public engagement on critical city issues following the implementation of the city's latest budget.

Mayor Deegan’s Town Hall at William Raines High

Mayor Donna Deegan is scheduled to host the first of several planned town hall meetings today at William Raines Senior High School. Starting at 6:00 p.m., the session is designed to provide a platform for citizens to discuss the administration’s priorities for the 2026 calendar year. According to the Mayor’s Office, the discussions will center on housing affordability, healthcare access, infrastructure improvements, and the continued development of underserved neighborhoods. These meetings are free and open to the public and do not require prior registration, representing the administration's ongoing effort to maintain a direct line of communication with Duval County residents.

Special Committee on Duval DOGE

In the Council Chambers at City Hall, the Special Committee on Duval DOGE (Delivering On Government Efficiency) is set to meet from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This committee, operating under a mandate extended by Council President Kevin Carrico, is tasked with identifying ways to streamline city operations. Today’s session will specifically address questions and matters outlined in the committee’s charge memorandum, focusing on maximizing the impact of the city's $2 billion budget and ensuring fiscal accountability across municipal departments.

Busy Slate of Council Committee Meetings

The City Council's standing committees also have a full schedule today, addressing the technical aspects of city legislation and land use:

• Transportation, Energy & Utilities (TEU) Committee: Meeting at 9:30 a.m. to discuss utility infrastructure and transit initiatives.
• Finance Committee: Convening at 1:00 p.m. to review departmental spending and the progress of the $13 million property tax cut approved during the last budget cycle.
• Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Committee: Holding its agenda meeting at 4:30 p.m., followed by the full committee session at 5:00 p.m. to vote on various development and rezoning applications.

Today’s activities follow a notable session on Monday where the Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety (NCSPHS) Committee rejected a fast-track proposal for Ocklawaha River restoration. The rejection of Bill 2026-74 underscores the Council's current focus on scrutinizing new legislative items for fiscal and regional impact. Residents are encouraged to attend today's committee sessions at City Hall or the evening town hall at Raines High School to participate in the local democratic process.