Melissa Ross

Director, Strategic Initiatives & Press Liaison, @cityofjax @mayordeegan. Loves: family, coffee, politics, crosswords. Southpaw and scribbler.

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

“Just the beginning”: ⁦@MayorDeegan⁩ River City Readers challenge marks the first year of “opening doors to new worlds.” 📚 https://t.co/a6smudtgcq

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

Readers are leaders and it was great to see all of the young leaders at the @jaxlibrary Preschool Palooza today.  It was the first appearance for our new River City Readers Bookmobile and we loved giving away books and putting smiles on so many faces.

Remember to go to https://t.co/sx9oOf5QXy, download the @zoobeanreads app, and start logging your reading minutes today!

[Jimmy Midyette 🇺🇸 @JimmyMidyette]

Big stuff going on downtown! Proud of @MayorDeegan, @JimmyPelusoCD7, and so many others for making things happen in #DTJax. #ilovejax #idigjax

[Joshua Hicks @joshuarhicks]

Love seeing all the progress (and cranes) around downtown #Jacksonville. I'm looking forward to seeing even more 🏗️ in the future as well, building mixed-income residential housing for #DTJax. Jacksonville is building UP! 🏘️🏡🛝🌳🌴 #IDigJax

[Bill Delaney @Tacachale]

Couldn’t be prouder of this team. Today @CityofJax and @MayorDeegan launched the new #IDigJax site to keep Jaxsons in the loop on all the big and small public projects happening in the city. There’s a lot happening so stay in the loop at https://t.co/KTc78tgCnZ!

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

"I Dig Jax" tells the story of both dirt turning on a range of projects, and people getting excited about their city as we continue to grow. I’m very glad to be able to share these updates and to proudly proclaim that I Dig Jax!

[City of Jacksonville @CityofJax]

The City and @MayorDeegan proudly announce the launch of “I Dig Jax,” a new campaign and website to highlight significant progress on major projects in downtown, Brooklyn, and the Southbank.

Bookmark https://t.co/BJx6ErdfBV for up to date progress on so many exciting projects.

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

Lots of cranes in the air these days! A beautiful day downtown as @MayorDeegan and city leaders announce updates on a slew of projects. Check it out at https://t.co/0nI1WzXfHw. #idigjax 🏗️🏗️🏗️

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

@904Mae @MayorDeegan Sure: https://t.co/rXtWQmOFND

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

Thanks to everyone at the Beaches who packed another great Budget Town Hall with @MayorDeegan! We’ve got a few more to go, so come see us in your neighborhood.

[33Krisha34 @33krisha34]

Here’s to our Mayor @MayorDeegan and supporters. Inspirational. Look at those children! 💙

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

Jacksonville Bar Association defends city’s top attorney https://t.co/QIcL2Td1PD

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

Jacksonville’s legal community is standing up for our city Charter, our Consolidated Government, and our General Counsel. 🎯

[Jacksonville Bar Association @myjaxbar]

Good afternoon, JBA members. Please read the following statement issued today by the Board of Governors regarding Jacksonville City Council Resolution 2025-0081.

#myjaxbar

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

It was so wonderful to celebrate our first-ever winners of the Mayor Deegan's River City Readers reading challenge this morning! We’re approaching 3 million minutes of reading logged, and this milestone marks the beginning of something special for our community. I am beyond proud to see so many young minds embracing the power of reading.

There was much more to celebrate thanks to the generous support of PNC Bank and the Lucy Gooding Foundation, we unveiled our brand new River City Readers Bookmobile! Look for it in your neighborhood real soon and keep on reading!

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

Very excited to celebrate our young winners and get this amazing new bookmobile out on the road! 📚

[Kids Hope Alliance @KidsHopeJAX]

Take a look at the River City Readers Bookmobile. And Mayor Donna Deegan also celebrated the winners of the Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers reading challenge. @CityofJax @DonnaDeegan @read_usa #rivercityreaders

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

Very good discussion last night. Five more to go, please join us when the mayor comes to your neighborhood!

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

Thank you to everyone who came out to the first Budget Town Hall tonight at the Legends Center. From public safety, homeless issues, potholes and everything in between, we hear you and your budget concerns.

For the upcoming schedule for future Budget Town Halls, please go to: https://t.co/JuRZ8hgQhq

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

Come join us Monday night!

[City of Jacksonville @CityofJax]

Starting next week, @MayorDeegan will host a series of 6 town halls to discuss her budget priorities and update citizens on city projects and initiatives. The first one will take place at the Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr) Monday, 1/27 from 6-7:30 PM.

https://t.co/VV6VD64nIF

[JaxReady @JaxReady]

❄️ Below is a winter weather update from our partners @NWSJacksonville . A Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning are in effect for Duval County.

🚗 We cannot emphasize this enough, the safest place to be is at home. Road conditions may be hazardous, especially on bridges and overpasses. Use extreme caution if you must travel.
⏰Timing: Freezing conditions are expected to persist through mid-morning.

Stay safe and JaxReady!

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

@MSB_Esq @MayorDeegan @unitedwaynefl @FeedingNEFL Because I left. Thx 🙏

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

Really enjoyed taking part in the #MLKWeekendofService led by @MayorDeegan and organized by @unitedwaynefl. Hundreds of families in need are being fed thanks to the work of many dedicated volunteers and @FeedingNEFL!