QuoteDear Friend of Jacksonville:
Although The Jacksonville Journey process is concluded, the hard work of implementing the recommendations is just beginning. The first step toward making this crucial investment in public safety is securing funding for the core law enforcement, prevention and targeted intervention strategies identified in the City of Jacksonville’s FY 2008-09 budget.
To show your support for this vital step toward a peaceful and prosperous future for our city, please join me as I present the budget to the Jacksonville City Council at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14 in the City Council Chambers. Your presence will underscore the economic importance of addressing our city's burgeoning violent crime problem, and serve as a reminder of the broad community support for immediate and significant action to reverse the tide of violent crime in Jacksonville.
I appreciate your interest, participation and civic spirit, and I look forward to our continuing work together to achieve the vision of a peaceful and prosperous Jacksonville for all.
Sincerely,
John Peyton
Mayor
Parks, libraries, police or something else ‹ what should Jacksonville Mayor
John Peyton make priorities in the city's 2008-09 budget?
Peyton will present his version of the city¹s $950 million budget to City
Council on Monday. The Times-Union would like to hear your thoughts on how
the city should spend its money.
Send comments to reporter David Hunt at david.hunt@jacksonville.com.