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Engage-to-Empower: Your Jacksonville Civic Toolkit

This page is a one-stop, nonpartisan hub to help Jacksonville residents turn civic engagement into real-world wins: safer streets, smarter infrastructure, and sttonger action. Direct links to what matters: City Council agendas, 630-CITY/MyJax for reporting issues, Sheriff’s Watch, School Board meetings, advisory boards you can join, and simple “sell to the City” procurement steps.

Use it 3 ways:

  • Fix what you see: Report lighting, flooding, potholes, blight—track the ticket and the follow-through.
     
  • Show up where decisions happen: Find the right meeting, speak human, ask for a timeline.
     
  • Open new doors: Apply for an advisory board or register as a City supplier to create another revenue stream.

Site Content

City Council: Calendars, Agendas, Speaking

  • City Council Calendar (Legistar) — Find dates, times, rooms, and agendas for Council and committee meetings.
    https://jaxcityc.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
     
  • Council Main Page (Legistar “People/Agendas”) — See members, committees, agendas, and minutes in one place.
    https://jaxcityc.legistar.com/MainBody.aspx
     
  • Council Events (COJ Site) — City website listing of meetings and special sessions.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/city-council/events
     
  • Standing Committees Overview — Learn what each committee oversees so you show up in the right room.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/city-council/standing-committees
     
  • Legislation / Bill Search — Look up ordinances and resolutions by number, topic, or keyword.
    https://jaxcityc.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx
     

Report Issues: 630-CITY / MyJax

  • MyJax Overview — What you can report (lighting, potholes, flooding, blight, missed pickups) and how it works.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/categories/mobile-apps/myjax
     
  • MyJax Request Portal — Submit a ticket, add photos, and track status to completion.
    https://myjax.custhelp.com/
     
  • Phone — Prefer to call? 904-630-CITY (2489)
     
  • MyJax App (iOS) — Report on the go from your phone.
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myjax/id982526975
     
  • MyJax App (Android) — Same tools for Android devices.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qscend.report2gov.myjax
     

Sheriff’s Watch (Neighborhood Safety by ZIP)

  • Sheriff’s Watch Overview — Monthly meetings where neighbors and JSO coordinate on real, local issues.
    https://www.jaxsheriff.org/Sheriffs-Office/community-engagement/sheriffs-watch.aspx
     
  • Programs (Neighborhood/Business/Apartments) — Pick the forum that fits your life and location.
    https://www.jaxsheriff.org/Sheriffs-Office/community-engagement/sheriffs-watch/Sheriffs-Watch-Programs.aspx
     
  • JSO Community Engagement — Call to find your next meeting or point of contact.
    904-630-2160
     

School Board (DCPS): Families & Employee-Parents

  • Board Meeting Calendar — See meeting dates and topics that affect school schedules and safety.
    https://www.duvalschools.org/page/board-meeting-calendar
     
  • Board Meeting Notices — Get the official notices and how to provide public comment.
    https://www.duvalschools.org/page/board-meeting-notices
     
  • Watch Meetings (Livestream/Archive) — Follow along live or catch up later.
    https://www.duvalschools.org/page/board-meeting-broadcast
     

Procurement (Plain English: Sell to the City)

  • Supplier Portal (Register/Login) — Become a vendor so the City can legally buy from you (ACH payments supported).
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/supplierportal
     
  • Procurement Department Hub — Bid opportunities, policies, and contacts in one place.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/office-of-administrative-services/procurement
     
  • How to Register as a Supplier (PDF) — Step-by-step guide to set up your account.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/getattachment/Departments/Office-of-Administrative-Services/Procurement/Supplier-Portal/Supplier-Portal-Registration-July-2025.pdf.aspx
     

Advisory Boards & Commissions (Shaping Rules Upstream)

  • Boards & Commissions (Master List) — Find openings on bodies like Tree Commission, DIA, and Public Service Grant Council.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/boards-and-commissions
     
  • Council Committees/Boards/Commissions Overview — Understand roles before you apply or attend.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/city-council/standing-committees
     
  • Boards Index (Legistar) — See members, vacancies, and upcoming meetings per board.
    https://jaxcityc.legistar.com/Departments.aspx
     

Public Works / Right-of-Way (Lane Closures, Utilities, Streets)

  • Public Works (Divisions & Contacts) — Who handles drainage, lighting, roads, and maintenance.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/public-works
     
  • Right-of-Way Permitting Info — Learn how nearby street work is scheduled and by whom to get notice/detours posted.
    https://www.jacksonville.gov/review-group-documents
     

Voter Registration (Power Your Voice)

  • Duval Supervisor of Elections — Local elections info, polling places, and deadlines.
    https://www.duvalelections.gov/
     
  • Florida Online Voter Registration — Register or update your address/name in minutes.
    https://registertovoteflorida.gov/home

This page is for informational purposes only. Links are provided as a convenience to help you plug into official City of Jacksonville resources, but I don’t control those sites, their content, accuracy, update frequency, or availability. No endorsement of any third-party organization, policy, or service is implied.

Copyright © 2025 April for Jax - Paid for by April Ethridge, Republican for City Council At-Large Group 4. 

April Ethridge is a U.S. Army veteran. Use of her military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Army or the Department of Defense.

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