Jacksonville: Inside Story - The Unfinished Agenda

This episode of Florida Community College (now Florida State College) at Jacksonville's Jacksonville: The Inside Story gives an overview of Jacksonville’s Consolidated government, focusing on the office of mayor, city council, independent authorities, and neighborhood associations, and emphasizes the importance of continued civic engagement. It touches on the Jacksonville Electric Authority, the courts, the toll boycott, the school bond issue, the creation of JCCI (Jacksonville Community Council), Citizens Against the Pollution of Signs, and the creation of Tree Hill.
Special Guest Appearances by: Mayor Tommy Hazouri, J.J. Daniel (Former Chair, Local Government Study Commission), Royce Lyles (Managing Director of JEA); Tillie Fowler (City Council Member), Dr. Joan Carver (professor of political science at Jacksonville University), Jim Tullis (City Council Member) Steve Matchett (Greater Arlington Civic Council), Wayne Wood (Riverside Avondale Preservation), Billy Arnold (Friends of Fort George), John McDonald, Ronnie Ferguson (Vice-Chair of Special Task Force School Bond issue), Marian Chambers (Executive Director JCCI), Doug Milne, Tracey Arpen (capsigns), Mayor Jake Godbold, Dave and Danna McLintock, Espie Patrinely
Produced by Kathy Clower
Copyright 1988 Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Original description: The Unfinished Agenda calls on local officials and residents to explain the structure of local government today. Learn how the spirit and power of our people have caused positive change. Who was the driving force behind the sign ordinance? What really caused the removal of the tolls? Can an individual really make a difference? Learn how to get involved!