Mayor Deegan to Address Community Concerns at Wolfson High School Town Hall Tonight

Mayor’s Community Town Hall Series Continues

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is scheduled to host a public town hall meeting this evening, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Samuel W. Wolfson School for Advanced Studies. The session, which runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., is part of an ongoing series of community conversations designed to provide residents with direct access to the mayor and city leadership.

Tonight’s meeting at Wolfson High School, located at 7000 Powers Avenue, marks the fourth installment in a series of eight scheduled town halls. According to the Mayor's office, the primary objectives of these sessions are to discuss the administration's current priorities and gather feedback from local neighborhoods. Key agenda items for the evening include strategies to improve housing affordability, expanding access to healthcare services, and the implementation of new infrastructure projects across the city. The mayor is also expected to address specific plans for shoring up underserved neighborhoods that have historically seen less investment.

Afternoon Sessions for Local Government Boards

In addition to the high-profile evening town hall, several administrative and advisory boards are holding sessions throughout the day. These meetings focus on the technical and regulatory aspects of city governance, from personnel matters to public safety and health services.

• Public Nuisance Abatement Board: Meeting at 1:00 p.m., the board is tasked with reviewing property-related safety issues and law enforcement concerns that affect the quality of life in local residential and commercial areas.
• Civil Service Board: A public hearing is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the Yates Building. This board handles matters related to city employment, personnel appeals, and the administration of the civil service system for municipal workers.
• HIV Health Services Planning Council: The Metropolitan Jacksonville Area HIV Health Services Planning Council will meet at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the allocation of resources and service delivery for health programs within the community.

Community Engagement and Accessibility

The city has emphasized that today’s events are open to the public as part of a broader push for transparency. While the afternoon board meetings typically handle specific regulatory agendas, the evening town hall with Mayor Deegan is formatted to be interactive, allowing for a 90-minute exchange between officials and the public. No pre-registration is required for citizens wishing to attend the town hall at Wolfson High School. These political activities follow the full City Council session held earlier this week, ensuring that municipal business continues to move forward on multiple fronts this Thursday.