MelissainJax
@melissainjax.bsky.social
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Press Liaison, City of Jacksonville. Southpaw, scribbler, herder of cats.
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We’re celebrating #IDigJax with a scavenger hunt! We’re hiding 5 miniature Rexies all over the city. Stay tuned to our social media channels for clues to find the first one. If you find him, post it on social media with the hashtags #IDigJax and #RexMarkstheSpot. Happy hunting!
July 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We’re celebrating #IDigJax with a scavenger hunt! We’re hiding 5 miniature Rexies all over the city. Stay tuned to our social media channels for clues to find the first one. If you find him, post it on social media with the hashtags #IDigJax and #RexMarkstheSpot. Happy hunting!
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Today I vetoed a controversial immigration bill that puts our city’s legal standing, public safety, public health, and economy in jeopardy. This bill duplicates state and federal laws that we are already following, and it puts us at risk of costly lawsuits. (2/2)
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Mayor Deegan On Ordinance 2025-135-E
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June 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today I vetoed a controversial immigration bill that puts our city’s legal standing, public safety, public health, and economy in jeopardy. This bill duplicates state and federal laws that we are already following, and it puts us at risk of costly lawsuits. (2/2)
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Join us this Friday, June 27th at 12:30pm for the City of Jacksonville Pride Month Celebration at City Hall. There will be music, speeches, spoken word poetry, and we will announce the new members of the LGBTQ Advisory Board. This event is free and open to all - Thank you for celebrating with us!
June 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Join us this Friday, June 27th at 12:30pm for the City of Jacksonville Pride Month Celebration at City Hall. There will be music, speeches, spoken word poetry, and we will announce the new members of the LGBTQ Advisory Board. This event is free and open to all - Thank you for celebrating with us!
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There's a saying in stroke treatment that "time is brain." With the recent unveiling of the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit with UF Health Jax & the JFRD, trained professionals are now able to bring the hospital to the patient to save those precious minutes for a rapid diagnosis.
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UF Health JFRD Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit
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June 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
There's a saying in stroke treatment that "time is brain." With the recent unveiling of the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit with UF Health Jax & the JFRD, trained professionals are now able to bring the hospital to the patient to save those precious minutes for a rapid diagnosis.
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Creativity, collaboration, commitment, and compassion. Those are qualities we must keep in our hearts and minds as we make housing more affordable for ALL our neighbors. I was thrilled to join the Jacksonville Housing Authority this morning to break ground on 5 affordable homes in Durkeeville. (1/2)
June 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Creativity, collaboration, commitment, and compassion. Those are qualities we must keep in our hearts and minds as we make housing more affordable for ALL our neighbors. I was thrilled to join the Jacksonville Housing Authority this morning to break ground on 5 affordable homes in Durkeeville. (1/2)
I love the smell of a new poll in the morning! Especially one showing Mayor Deegan near 62% approval. All gas no brakes for the next two years as we keep getting things done for Duval.
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UNF polls gauges views on Mayor Deegan, Sheriff Waters and State Attorney Melissa Nelson
Crime historically has been biggest issue in Jacksonville but a University of North Florida poll shows people are more worried about housing costs.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I love the smell of a new poll in the morning! Especially one showing Mayor Deegan near 62% approval. All gas no brakes for the next two years as we keep getting things done for Duval.
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If we want good people to continue serving on our volunteer boards, we’ve got to be better. I’ve watched with dismay the attacks on Elizabeth Andersen, a lifelong public servant who I appointed to the library board. The attacks are personal, fabricated and unacceptable.
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Mayor Deegan on Civil Discourse
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May 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
If we want good people to continue serving on our volunteer boards, we’ve got to be better. I’ve watched with dismay the attacks on Elizabeth Andersen, a lifelong public servant who I appointed to the library board. The attacks are personal, fabricated and unacceptable.
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To see their hard work in your neighborhood, check out the Public Works Transparency Dashboard here: www.jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...
The theme for National Public Works Week 2025 is “People, Purpose, Presence.” I am so proud that our COJ Public Works team exemplifies all of those things and more, not only this week, but year-round. It was my pleasure to thank them in person for a job well done.
May 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
To see their hard work in your neighborhood, check out the Public Works Transparency Dashboard here: www.jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...
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It was great to welcome developers, engineers, and designers to the Public Works Permitting Forums this week. Attendees were able to get updates on the exciting changes to the Civil Plan Review and permitting process. In business, time is money and we are so excited to help people get to work.
May 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It was great to welcome developers, engineers, and designers to the Public Works Permitting Forums this week. Attendees were able to get updates on the exciting changes to the Civil Plan Review and permitting process. In business, time is money and we are so excited to help people get to work.
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Big announcement to celebrate Small Business Week! This is the latest step in our plan to support the entrepreneurs who fuel Jacksonville’s economy.
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Mayor Deegan On Local Small Business Developments
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May 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Big announcement to celebrate Small Business Week! This is the latest step in our plan to support the entrepreneurs who fuel Jacksonville’s economy.
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Bipartisan collaboration leading to real-world improvement.
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Finding Common Ground: How a Democrat Mayor and a Republican Developer Are Fixing Jacksonville’s Broken Permitting System - Eye on Jacksonville
For years, Jacksonville has been a city full of promise but stuck in the mud when it comes to development. One of the city’s worst-kept secrets — and biggest self-inflicted wounds — has been its slugg...
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May 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Bipartisan collaboration leading to real-world improvement.
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Whenever you can combine two of my passions, running and reading, that makes for a perfect day. Thanks to Spring Park Elementary for inviting me to participate in their "Booking It" running & reading club. I hope the students enjoy the books they picked out from the River City Readers Bookmobile!
April 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Whenever you can combine two of my passions, running and reading, that makes for a perfect day. Thanks to Spring Park Elementary for inviting me to participate in their "Booking It" running & reading club. I hope the students enjoy the books they picked out from the River City Readers Bookmobile!
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I’m heartbroken to see the tragedy unfolding at FSU today. As an alum who also had a child at Florida State, my heart goes out to the families and students terrorized by this senseless act of violence. I’m continuing to monitor the news out of Tallahassee and my prayers are with everyone there.
April 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I’m heartbroken to see the tragedy unfolding at FSU today. As an alum who also had a child at Florida State, my heart goes out to the families and students terrorized by this senseless act of violence. I’m continuing to monitor the news out of Tallahassee and my prayers are with everyone there.
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How cool is this? I’m proud to announce the launch of a new Minecraft Education world and a citywide E-Sports competition for local students. Elementary school through college aged students are invited to join the New Jax City Minecraft Build Challenge at jacksonville.gov/minecraft. (1/2)
April 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
How cool is this? I’m proud to announce the launch of a new Minecraft Education world and a citywide E-Sports competition for local students. Elementary school through college aged students are invited to join the New Jax City Minecraft Build Challenge at jacksonville.gov/minecraft. (1/2)
Monday vibes: @mayordeegan.bsky.social taping the “Mikes on Mic” podcast 🎙️
April 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Monday vibes: @mayordeegan.bsky.social taping the “Mikes on Mic” podcast 🎙️
60 years on the job! What an impact.
It was an honor to present a key to the city to Dr. Milt Russos. He started what is now known as the FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville nearly 60 years ago. In doing so, he single-handedly elevated the state of arts and culture in our city. Thank you and congratulations!
April 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
60 years on the job! What an impact.
“All of Jacksonville should call for the disbanding of Duval DOGE and rally behind a mayor who is working toward meaningful government efficiencies.”
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Jacksonville City Council pulling unnecessary stunt with Duval DOGE | Letters
This week's letters: Criticism of Duval DOGE; proactive steps on mental health in St. Johns County; shock over Trump Administration actions; and more.
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April 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
“All of Jacksonville should call for the disbanding of Duval DOGE and rally behind a mayor who is working toward meaningful government efficiencies.”
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Now: @mayordeegan.bsky.social and a bevy of faith and community leaders speak about a controversial local immigration measure. The mayor will let it become law without her signature.
April 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Now: @mayordeegan.bsky.social and a bevy of faith and community leaders speak about a controversial local immigration measure. The mayor will let it become law without her signature.
Way to go teachers! We couldn’t do this without you. 👩🏫
It was inspiring to personally congratulate Edwina Emanuel, Ashanti Taylor and Nisa Williams. These wonderful teachers at Highlands Elementary are some of the top educators who encouraged young leaders in our River City Readers literacy initiative. We're at 2.5 million minutes read and counting!
March 30, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Way to go teachers! We couldn’t do this without you. 👩🏫
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Wishing everyone celebrating a blessed Eid Mubarak. We hope this special time brings peace and happiness to you and your loved ones.
March 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Wishing everyone celebrating a blessed Eid Mubarak. We hope this special time brings peace and happiness to you and your loved ones.
So loved putting this event together with my colleagues! It was quite special.
It's always inspiring when generations of remarkable women come together. At City Hall yesterday, we celebrated Women's History Month and the resilient, compassionate, and innovative leaders who make our city shine. Let's keep lifting as we climb and do so with love in our hearts.
March 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
So loved putting this event together with my colleagues! It was quite special.
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We have had some great conversations at @mayordeegan.bsky.social's Budget Town Halls so far. Join us for the 7th and final one next week at 6pm:
🔷 Thursday, March 27
🔷 Terry Parker High School
🔷 7301 Parker School Rd.
Visit our Budget Transparency Dashboard here: jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...
🔷 Thursday, March 27
🔷 Terry Parker High School
🔷 7301 Parker School Rd.
Visit our Budget Transparency Dashboard here: jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...
March 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We have had some great conversations at @mayordeegan.bsky.social's Budget Town Halls so far. Join us for the 7th and final one next week at 6pm:
🔷 Thursday, March 27
🔷 Terry Parker High School
🔷 7301 Parker School Rd.
Visit our Budget Transparency Dashboard here: jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...
🔷 Thursday, March 27
🔷 Terry Parker High School
🔷 7301 Parker School Rd.
Visit our Budget Transparency Dashboard here: jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...
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There's a lot going on in our Urban Core 🏗️ That's why we launched “I Dig Jax,” a new campaign that updates major downtown and other city projects like Riverfront Plaza, Met Park, and McCoys Creek.
Go to jacksonville.gov/idigjax for more on these and many more exciting projects.
Go to jacksonville.gov/idigjax for more on these and many more exciting projects.
March 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
There's a lot going on in our Urban Core 🏗️ That's why we launched “I Dig Jax,” a new campaign that updates major downtown and other city projects like Riverfront Plaza, Met Park, and McCoys Creek.
Go to jacksonville.gov/idigjax for more on these and many more exciting projects.
Go to jacksonville.gov/idigjax for more on these and many more exciting projects.
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Thank you to The Learning Experience at Jacksonville Oakleaf staff and students for letting us visit this morning. It is never too late to join Mayor Deegan's River City Readers and get in on the fun. Go to www.jacksonville.gov/rivercityrea... and start logging your reading minutes today!
March 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thank you to The Learning Experience at Jacksonville Oakleaf staff and students for letting us visit this morning. It is never too late to join Mayor Deegan's River City Readers and get in on the fun. Go to www.jacksonville.gov/rivercityrea... and start logging your reading minutes today!
Despite daily challenges, Mayor Deegan says serving as the city’s first woman mayor is the “honor of a lifetime.”
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Despite daily challenges, Mayor Donna Deegan says being Jacksonville’s mayor is ‘honor of my lifetime’
It’s safe to say Donna Deegan has worn a lot of hats over the years. Local television broadcaster at First Coast News, a three-time breast cancer survivor, the founder of The DONNA Foundation, and now...
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March 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Despite daily challenges, Mayor Deegan says serving as the city’s first woman mayor is the “honor of a lifetime.”
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