Official Notice: City Council Leadership Sessions and Public Hearings for March 10, 2026

Public Meeting Notice: Legislative and Leadership Sessions

The City of Jacksonville has issued official notices for a series of public meetings and legislative sessions scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026. These meetings will primarily take place at City Hall at the St. James Building, located at 117 West Duval Street. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend to stay informed on local governance and upcoming policy changes.

Council Rules and Attendance Discussion

Beginning at 1:30 p.m., Council Member Michael Boylan will host a noticed public meeting in the Henry Cook Room on the first floor of City Hall. The primary focus of this session is the discussion of Bill 2026-0137. This ordinance proposes significant amendments to the Council Rules regarding member attendance and voting procedures. Specifically, the bill seeks to address authorized absences for standing committee meetings and establish new requirements for achieving a quorum. If passed, these changes are slated to become effective on July 1, 2026. The meeting provides an opportunity for the public to hear details on how committee procedures may be streamlined to ensure consistent representation.

2026-2027 City Council Leadership Deliberations

Throughout the afternoon, a series of individual meetings will be held in the Lynwood Roberts Room to discuss the future of City Council Leadership for the 2026-2027 term. These sessions allow council members to discuss internal leadership structures and goals for the upcoming year:

• 2:00 p.m. – Council Vice President Howland will convene a meeting regarding leadership transition and objectives.
• 2:30 p.m. – Council Member Ken Amaro will host a session to further discuss leadership roles and legislative priorities.
• 3:00 p.m. – Councilman Chris Miller will lead a half-hour discussion on the council's strategic direction.
• 4:00 p.m. – Council Member Joe Carlucci will conclude the leadership-focused meetings with a public discussion on 2026-2027 planning.

Regular City Council Meeting and Budget Hearing

The full Jacksonville City Council will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. A key item on the evening's agenda is a public hearing for Ordinance 2026-0146. This legislation concerns an amendment to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) budget for the current fiscal year. The ordinance seeks to appropriate additional revenues to offset increased operating expenses that have exceeded initial projections. Members of the public are invited to provide testimony regarding this budget adjustment during the designated hearing portion of the meeting.

Accessibility and Public Participation

All meetings are open to the public in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City provides accommodations for persons with disabilities upon request. Those requiring assistance should contact the Disabled Services Division at least two business days prior to the event to ensure proper arrangements can be made. For additional information regarding agendas or specific bill summaries, residents may contact the Legislative Services Division at City Hall.