Dr. Tracye Polson

Director of State and Federal Advocacy and Public-Private Partnerships, Office of Mayor Donna Deegan.

[Dr. Tracye Polson @polsonforjax]

Happening now!!! 😭😭😭💗💗💗💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

Two years in office and we’ve accomplished so much together. Let’s keep going!

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

Keep Jax Cute - Don't Pollute!

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

Today is another important step for health access in Jacksonville and for families as Ascension St. Vincent’s opens their newest ER facility at Beach and Kernan today. More access to emergency care makes us a stronger, healthier city. Congratulations and thank you to the Ascension St. Vincent’s team for identifying a need and filling it. That's the kind of partnership local government values.

[Dr. Tracye Polson @polsonforjax]

Let’s do this together, #Duval

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

Two years in office and we’ve accomplished so much together. Let’s keep going!

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

Dr. Phil’s comments last night missed a critical truth about America’s foundation. My father, #MLK, challenged the myth that our prosperity came solely from “hard work”. He said:

"Again we have deluded ourselves into believing the myth that capitalism grew and prospered out of the Protestant ethic of hard work and sacrifice. The fact is that capitalism was built on the exploitation and suffering of Black slaves and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor – both Black and white, both here and abroad.” – The Three Evils of Society, 1967.

We must confront our history honestly. DEI isn’t a trend; it’s a step toward justice, addressing the systemic imbalances that linger from our past. Real strength is found when all people have an equal chance to thrive.

#MLK #TruthToPower #DEI

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

For most of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, racist White men at political rallies would say that their “hard work” built this country. They raged against any other group receiving rights, resources, or opportunities. Now, they say this.

[NAACP @NAACP]

This country was absolutely built on hard work Dr. Phil…on the backs of Black, Brown, and lmmigrants from all across this WORLD! Many of which who were forced to do so!

SLAVERY.

Let us know when you’re ready to tell the WHOLE story.

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

One of the most violent racist ideas is the notion that Latinos are hyper-sexual. Which feeds the racist notion that Latino immigrants are “rapists,” to use Trump’s term, justifying racist vigilante and police violence. The same idea feeds the racist notion that Latina immigrants can’t be raped, covering up the sexual violence they routinely face. If this sounds familiar to Black, Native, and Asian Americans, then that is because these racist ideas of hyper-sexuality have been ascribed to women and men in our communities too.

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

Racist ideas are often served with humor. The humor allows both the producer and consumer to deny the ideas are racist.

[City of Jacksonville @CityofJax]

On National First Responder Day today, we would like to recognize all of our local First Responders. Whether it's 911 operators answering the call, the brave men and women who head towards danger, or linemen restoring power during storms, thank you so much for your service.

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

This initiative is a historic step for our city in terms of celebrating and investing in our homegrown talent. We can’t wait to see, hear, and be inspired by what these artists use their grant funds to create.

[City of Jacksonville Film & TV Office @filmjax1]

Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Jacksonville Film & Television Awards!

Pictured L to R:

Justen Mann, 2024 Rising Star Award
Diane Maurno, 2024 Industry Achievement Award, and
Trey Murphy, 2024 Rising Star Award

Pics taken by Ken McCray
#filmJAX #jacksonvilleFL

[Mayor Donna Deegan @MayorDeegan]

It was an honor to present my dear friend, Judge Audrey Moran, with the key to the city @LeadershipJax Luncheon as she received the Frederick Schulz lifetime achievement award. Her tireless work in the legal and justice system, city government, non-profits, and elected office is a testament to a life of service. Her message to “Lead with love” is one that I strive to embrace. Thank you Audrey, for always showing up for Jacksonville. You are a true inspiration.

[City of Jacksonville @CityofJax]

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to demonstrate support, the Duval County Clerk of Courts and @HubbardHouse have planted 6,546 purple flags on the courthouse lawn - each representing a survivor who filed an injunction case last year.

https://t.co/FlZfqY4FZ9

[Melissa Ross @MelissainJax]

At a @LeadershipJax luncheon, @ImWithAudrey receives a lifetime achievement award and the key to the city from @MayorDeegan. I am very moved posting this, as these two incredible women have both inspired me more than can ever be expressed in a tweet. #womenlead #womenofthehour

[JaxReady @JaxReady]

In the ongoing effort to assist Duval County residents impacted by Helene and Milton, FEMA personnel will conduct door-to-door outreach efforts in Jacksonville neighborhoods. Starting on Tuesday, October 22, FEMA teams will be on the ground from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily to help residents.
To learn more, visit https://t.co/0im5pt7pXe.

[Feeding Northeast FL @FeedingNEFL]

No kid should have to worry about whether or not there will be food when they get home from school. 1 in 5 kids in our area does. We can fight this together and let kids be kids 🧡.

[Elmo @elmo]

Elmo is here to listen. Elmo loves you, Mr. Andrew Garfield! ❤️ #EmotionalWellBeing

[Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) @JTAFLA]

Join us for the JTA’s public information open house to discuss the upcoming Bay Street Innovation Corridor (BSIC).

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 23
🕔 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍Location: Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center at LaVilla (JRTC), 3rd Floor Board Room

[City of Jacksonville @CityofJax]

Our Solid Waste crews are still working overtime to catch up on yard waste/storm debris. However, starting Monday 10/21, we are expecting to resume yard waste pickup on regularly scheduled days. Please report any tree debris not picked up by 10/25 through https://t.co/ymxOeMIhtF