For this episode we sat down with Mayor Donna Deegan—right in her office—for an open, honest conversation about where Jacksonville’s headed.

Two and a half years into her first term, she’s had some big wins—downtown development, the riverfront parks, and real investment in neighborhoods that have been overlooked for years. But we also got into the tough stuff: the pushback, the politics, and the challenges that come with trying to do things differently at City Hall.

We talked city spending, the telehealth program that’s helping uninsured folks, and how her team’s working to keep Jacksonville growing without bloating government. No fluff—just straight talk.

Plus, with the next election not too far off, she shared what she’s focused on right now, what’s keeping her fired up, and why she thinks Jacksonville’s best days are still ahead.

If you live here, work here, or just care about how this city runs—this one’s worth a listen.

Let’s dive in.

Chapters:
00:00 City Progress and Cooperation Highlighted
06:00 "Bold Vision, Fast Action"
07:38 "Investing in Downtown for Growth"
10:50 City Growth Fuels Investment Stability
13:11 "Efficient Government Through Lean Processes"
17:57 Telehealth Lowers Healthcare Costs
19:43 "Investing in Prevention for Future"
23:55 "Building Pride and Progress"
25:51 Next Week's Conversation Preview

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Mayor Donna Deegan on Jacksonville’s Downtown Revival, Riverfront Parks, and Transparent City Government