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National Night Out 2021 Events

National Night Out 2021 Events

Multiple Events Planned for October 5, 2021

After two cancellations due to severe weather and COVID-19 concerns, National Night Out events will be held on October 5, 2021.  Three separate, smaller-scale events will be...

Wreath Placed at the Freedom Fountain; Fountain in Mourning Status

Jacksonville Mayor Sammy Phillips issued a statement on the US service members killed in Kabul on August 26, 2021. 

Mayor’s Statement:

 On behalf of the City of Jacksonville and the City Council, we mourn the loss of the military...

NC Law Schedules Municipal Elections for March 8

By action of the State Legislature, some municipal elections across North Carolina, including the City of Jacksonville, have now been scheduled for March 8, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Census data needed for cities to complete the required...

Jacksonville City Council Adopts Juneteenth Holiday

The Jacksonville City Council approved creating Juneteenth as an official City holiday at their June 22, 2021 meeting. The City will now observe the Juneteenth holiday on the same day as the national holiday, June 19.

Juneteenth will replace the City&r...

Passport Services Resume with Temporary Adjustments to Procedures

Note: The City of Jacksonville has temporarily adjusted some Passport Service procedures following the COVID-19 event. The service is by appointment only. Face coverings will be required in order to meet with our Passport Agents until further notice. Buil...