JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Deegan announced the creation of the African American Advisory Board at an event with Jacksonville nonprofit 904WARD on Tuesday at the St. James Building.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Deegan said the board will be made up of 11 individuals who will act as a liaison between the Black community and city government.
Deegan said she hopes the board will help create more opportunities for everyone in the city, no matter what they look like or where they come from.
Jacksonville wouldn’t be the city it is today without the substantial impact and contributions of our Black neighbors. That’s why I was honored to officially proclaim February as Black History Month during our celebration this afternoon. ⁰⁰I’m also excited to announce the… pic.twitter.com/alemFUKU5E
— Mayor Donna Deegan (@MayorDeegan) February 27, 2024
Today, Mayor Donna Degan signed an Executive Order creating an African-American Advisory Council that will serve as a liaison between the African-American Community, the Mayor’s Office, and the City Council.
Great things are on the horizon for the city of Jacksonville, and we… pic.twitter.com/qOLnM3ul0G
— 904WARD (@904ward) February 27, 2024
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