Today on First Coast Connect, Mayor Donna Deegan joins us for a special segment we’ve titled “Ask the Mayor.” This is when the community has the chance to directly voice concerns or questions to the mayor herself.
Among the topics discussed:
- The removal of the Confederate monument in Springfield Park and the subsequent backlash.
- The resignations of Pat McCollough as chief of staff and Lakesha Burton as director of community initiatives, replaced by Charles Griggs and Darnell Smith.
- The revitalization of the Jacksonville Journey and an overview of what it will involve upon its return.
- The MLK Unity Breakfast and how the city of Jacksonville intends to honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Hope at Hand
Steffani Fletcher, founder and executive director of Hope at Hand, provides insights into a program that aids at-risk youth gain their confidence and self-esteem through poetry and art.
“Driving Me Crazy”
Dan Scanlan, reporter for WJCT News 89.9, provides us insights on the growth of electric vehicles in the past year.
