Public Notice: Mayor’s Town Hall Series and City Council Committee Schedule

Community Briefing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The City of Jacksonville has issued several official notices and meeting schedules for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Residents are encouraged to review the following updates regarding public safety, health advisories, and local governance opportunities.

Mayor Donna Deegan’s Town Hall Series

Mayor Donna Deegan begins a new round of community town hall meetings today to discuss the administration’s focus on infrastructure, health care, and affordable housing. The first session is scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, February 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at William Raines Senior High School, located at 3663 Raines Ave. These meetings are open to all Duval County residents and do not require pre-registration. Representatives from various city departments will be available to address concerns regarding underserved neighborhoods and city-wide improvements.

City Council Committee Meetings

A full slate of City Council committee meetings is scheduled at City Hall (St. James Building), 117 West Duval Street. Key sessions include:

• Transportation, Energy & Utilities (TEU) Committee: Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber to discuss infrastructure projects and utility regulations.
• Special Committee on Duval DOGE: Scheduled for 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to address government efficiency matters as outlined in the 2025 committee charge memorandum.
• Finance Committee: Convening at 1:00 p.m. to review budgetary items and city appropriations.
• Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Committee: The agenda meeting begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by the full committee meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Health Advisory: Measles Monitoring

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County is continuing to monitor the community following the confirmation of measles cases in Northeast Florida. Health officials have recently reported cases in two children within Duval County and one adult in neighboring St. Johns County. Residents are urged to ensure their immunizations are up to date. Free vaccination clinics have been established at local branches of the Jacksonville Public Library to provide MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccines to eligible residents. Chief Health Officer Dr. Sunil Joshi emphasizes that while containment efforts are underway, vaccination remains the primary defense against community spread.

Public Service Updates and Roadwork

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has announced that the Police Memorial Building and the Forfeiture Warehouse have reopened for normal business as of this morning, Tuesday, February 3, following temporary closures due to weather-related maintenance. In the transportation sector, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues its I-10 and I-295 widening projects. Motorists should anticipate nighttime lane closures and detours at major interchanges through Thursday evening. Specifically, commuters using Normandy Boulevard near New World Road should prepare for night work and potential delays between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.