With fingerprints all over the civic, political, and philanthropic fabric of Jacksonville, Pam has spent over six decades quietly transforming the city from the ground up. From serving as an indispensable full-time volunteer senior staff member across three mayoral administrations (Mayors Ed Austin, John Delaney, and John Peyton) to her fierce advocacy for the creation and funding of the Jacksonville Children’s Commission, Pam’s legacy is a masterclass in selfless leadership.
The Mikes share moving tributes from an exclusive video feature packed with local legends—including former Mayors John Delaney and John Peyton, Jaguars President Mark Lamping, former Sheriff Nat Glover, Judge Audrey Moran, and business leader Michael Munz—before sitting down with Pam herself to reflect on a wonderful life of service.
Tune in to hear firsthand stories about her fearless early days lobbying for children's issues in the all-male halls of Tallahassee and Washington, her unique trademark bowl of peanut M&Ms, and that unforgettable weekend she directed street traffic to ensure 2,100 underprivileged kids got to see Michael Jackson live at the Gator Bowl.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
• 00:00 – Introduction: Honoring the Fingerprints of Pam Paul
• 01:25 – The Florida House Impact Award & A Gathering of 500 Leaders
• 01:50 – Local Legends Reflect: Audrey Moran, John Delaney, Nat Glover, John Peyton, & Mark Lamping
• 02:20 – The Dollar-a-Year Volunteer & The Famous Peanut M&Ms
• 03:40 – Sheriff Nat Glover on the New Town Project Partnership
• 04:20 – Mayor John Peyton & The Early Childhood Literacy Book Club
• 06:30 – Michael Munz: "The Mother of the Children's Commission"
• 08:30 – Cracking the Glass Ceiling & Quietly Designing the Better Jacksonville Plan
• 14:50 – Mike Tolbert’s Story: Pam, Michael Jackson, and the 1984 Victory Tour
• 15:50 – Mike Hightower’s Story: Crashing the Halls of Tallahassee & Washington DC
• 18:10 – Mike Miller’s Reflection: The Senior Staff’s "Moral Compass" and "Den Mother"
• 19:30 – The History of the 1994 Tax Referendum for Kids
• 22:10 – Pam Paul Joins the Show: Meeting Bobby Paul at Yale & Moving South
• 24:45 – Facing the Good Ol' Boys: Trailblazing for Female Lobbyists
• 28:00 – "Aren't We Having Fun?" & Closing Remarks
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