Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Jacksonville public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
20 topics in taxes budget
General government accountability
Williamson Lane closure — unpaid taxes and liens
Utility assistance / JEA affordability
Downtown BID/special assessment expansion
Kids Hope Alliance Funding
Taxes & budget
FY 2026-27 City Budget and Millage Rates
Assistant Council Auditor Salaries
City Health Insurance and Pension
Health Insurance Subsidies for External Entities
Property Tax Assessments
Property Tax Petition Standing
Discussion on the Council Auditor position
City Governance and Transparency
Local Government Ad Valorem Tax Protections
Media resolution and downtown projects
Community oversight and paratransit
JTA paratransit and city priorities
Property Tax Petitions
Recreational Access and Community Space Utilization
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Jacksonville from local and regional media.
Jacksonville city leaders weigh budget impacts after Florida voters approve Amendment 3
Jacksonville city leaders weigh budget impacts after Florida voters approve Amendment 3 firstcoastnews.com
Nov 5, 2026Amendment 3 will force choices on what to cut or delay in Jacksonville
Amendment 3 will force choices on what to cut or delay in Jacksonville The Florida Times-Union
Nov 5, 2026Duval voters overwhelmingly pass 1-mill renewal; all 3 school board races close
School Board winners were all endorsed by current reps, so the board's political makeup is unlikely to change. The post Duval voters overwhelmingly pass 1-mill renewal; all 3 school board races close appeared first on Jacksonville Today.
Nov 4, 2026Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race
Gov.-elect Byron Donalds promised to make Florida more affordable. He will take office Jan. 5. The post Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race appeared first on Jacksonville Today.
Nov 4, 2026Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards
Clay County voters made decisions on two local issues and elected a new member to the five-person Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday. The post Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards appeared first on J...
Nov 4, 2026Voters approve Amendment 3 tax cut but reject other ballot measures
Amendment 3 faced harsh criticism from local officeholders and first responders who said the tax cut was too drastic. The post Voters approve Amendment 3 tax cut but reject other ballot measures appeared first on Jacksonville Today.
Nov 4, 2026Voters approve Amendment 3 tax cut but reject other ballot measures
Voters approve Amendment 3 tax cut but reject other ballot measures JaxToday
Nov 4, 2026How will passage of Amendment 3 affect Jacksonville council vote on $50M tax incentives for Downtown Publix?
How will passage of Amendment 3 affect Jacksonville council vote on $50M tax incentives for Downtown Publix? News4JAX
Nov 4, 2026Florida voters pass Amendment 3 property tax measure, reject 2 other amendments
Florida voters pass Amendment 3 property tax measure, reject 2 other amendments News4JAX
Nov 3, 2026Jacksonville, Florida’s Gun Violence Is Rooted in Redlining and Homes Built on Toxic Waste
Jacksonville, Florida’s Gun Violence Is Rooted in Redlining and Homes Built on Toxic Waste KFF Health News
Oct 27, 2026Nor’easter producing dangerous surf and flooding along Florida’s East Coast
Rip currents, beach erosion and coastal flooding are expected to continue through the week. The post Nor’easter producing dangerous surf and flooding along Florida’s East Coast appeared first on Jacksonville Today.
Oct 26, 2026Plans for ‘Town Center West’ include restaurants and a hotel
The new $100 million Town Center would replace the former Kmart in Neptune Beach. The post Plans for ‘Town Center West’ include restaurants and a hotel appeared first on Jacksonville Today.
Oct 26, 2026