The city of Jacksonville and Duval County voted in 1968 to establish a consolidated government designed to use all community resources in solving problems that affect the entire county area. The city's strong-mayor form of government is divided into 14 districts of nearly equal population, each of which is represented by a council member. Five additional council members represent the entire community as a whole. These 19 council members are the legislative body of Jacksonville, and are elected to four-year terms.
Head Official: Mayor John Peyton (R) (since 2003; current term expires June 2007)
Total Number of City Employees: 8,019 (2004)
City Information: City of Jacksonville, 117 W. Duval St., Jacksonville, FL 32202; telephone (904)630-CITY