Last night in Jacksonville . . . THE GAME CHANGED!
@Jaguars
@MayorDeegan
and so many others that helped the
#CityCouncil
make history -- THANK YOU! Squarely focused on making the FULL
#CBA
a reality!
I LOVE MY MAYOR! Lemme tell you. I literally just got on the elevator and the Mayor was getting off by herself. No security. No aides. Just her. Carrying her lunch (in simple bag) that SHE picked up herself. Yep!
@MayorDeegan
is MY MAYOR!
Thanks
@DavidBauerlein
for capturing this moment. I had a chance to share with the young man looking up at me about the historic moment we were experiencing. I explained my reason for wearing white. Though he was only six, I have to believe a seed was planted.
#DuvalForward
City Council member Rahman Johnson wearing all white attire in tribute to historical significance of Donna Deegan becoming Jacksonville’a first female mayor
At the opening of the 'new' Florida Theater, Mayor
@DonnaDeegan
announced a $500k matching funds program for bringing
#film
to Jax! The Mayor and I have worked really hard to make this a reality.
#DuvalForward
I'm having a full circle moment. 37 years ago, I was the FIRST Tomorrow's Leaders Award winner. As I see these students today, I am reminded of what they can become. The little boy from Mixon Town did alright. Yep...Today is MY Tomorrow! I can't wait to see what they achieve!
My brother ( and I mean that in the most sincere way possible), thank you! It has been a whirlwind year and I appreciate us growing and working together to change our city for the better. Bless you!! ✊🏾✊🏾
Today is my good friend and colleagues birthday,
@rahmanj
! This has been a big year for him; earning his PhD & getting elected to represent Dist 14. Go wish him a Happy Birthday!
(One of my fav pics of us below:)
Ben Frazier was a pillar for the community and an outspoken civil rights activist, who always stood up for what was right and never backed down from a challenge.
He will be deeply missed.
Honored to stand with my colleagues from the
#JackaonvilleCityCouncil
to celebrate the
#ImAStar
Foundation! Last night, the Celebrity vs. Student All Star Game attracted hundreds of people and raised money to help the more than 3,200 homeless students in the city!
#DuvalForward
I've just finished my first meeting as Councilman-Elect with the
#ArgyleCivicAssociation
. I believe I've left with my marching orders and a tablet full of projects.
This was the moment it became REAL. The moment all the years of sacrifice and work were manifest. I could not hold back the tears. Mom -- this moment is for you.
#AcceptingTheTorch
E. Denise Lee was more than just a Councilwoman, she was iconoclast. She was the catalyst of a neo-political renaissance in Jacksonville. She lived boldly. She loved fiercely. She shared wisely. May she rest powerfully, and may her memory always be a blessing.
#FunFact
The public swearing-in was Thursday, but the official oath was administered on WEDNESDAY. Thanks to my friend and Federal Judge
#BrianDavis
for this honor. A
#HistoryMaking
judge, nominated by a History Making President, swearing in a history making council member.
I am working for Jacksonville.....regardless of what anyone says....the right thing to do is to keep the Community Benefits Agreement in tact. Anything else is disingenuous to community development.
Earlier my friend and brother
@TFreemanJax
shared that he will undergo treatment for
#prostatecancer
. When caught early, this disease is 100% curable. Screening is so important. I am praying WITH him. I know that this ‘test’ will be the start of a victorious ‘test’imony.
Thank you
#RiverCityScienceAcademy
for the invite to be your
#commencement
keynote speaker. What an honor! It was my first time at home in my official academic regalia. That "Dr." kinda rings. 😁 This is for you mom. I pray I'm making you proud. 🙏🏾
"Whenever you enjoy a beautiful body of water, a state university or college, and or reach out to an elected official to make government work -- remember and thank Senator
#BobGraham
." [parphrased] Thanks,
@ChrisHandJax
, for those wise, true words.
Thanks to the
@ewctigers
#SchellSweet
Center for inviting me to be the keynote speaker for your volunteer recognition banquet.
#TigerPride
🧡💜
Your work for our community is invaluable!
Councilwoman DeFoor, Thank you so much for your love and graciousness! We both got big shoes to fill, but you paved the way for us to walk in progress and success. Thank you again for your service to our community and I hope to continue working with you. Many blessings!
Today I am proud to pass the torch to Council Members
@jimmyforjax
and
@rahmanj
. May you serve District 14 residents (now District 7 and 14) well and faithfully.
Last night I did my final check of the bills that are coming up in committee, and did some pre-work on the proposed budget coming later today. Didn't leave the office till about midnight but got a good night's sleep. Got up prayed, and went spinning. It's GO time! 🚴🏽♀️
As an academic, this is just antithetical to intelligence. You are banning an opportunity for students to learn about other people and their way of being?! How do we not develop respect for other people unless we learn about them?
I'm excited to join Mayor
@DonnaDeegan
honoring Mrs.
#NaomiGlover
by naming the Mayor's Conference Room after her. Here's Mrs. Glover and former Mayor
#EdAustin
. This is the first public space in City Hall at St. James named for an African-American or woman.
#DuvalForward
Paying tribute to my incredible friend and fellow
#actor
,
#BillCobbs
. We shot the movie "Sunshine State" in
#Jacksonville
together. His wisdom, kindness, and dedication were inspiring. Bill, your legacy of
#talent
and humanity will continue to shine.
#RestWell
✊🏾
Fun. Delightful. Inspirational. There's so many adjectives that I can use to describe my friend and Mayor
@DonnaDeegan
! I'm so honored that she has chosen a life of service and today we celebrate all that she is! Happy Birthday Lady!! 💐🥳🎉🎉🎉
My history does not determine my destiny. Today the great-great-great-great-great grandson of a formerly enlaved person, who was the by product of a forced relationship between a slave owner and his 'property' . . . Will make steps to change a trajectory.
#Humbled
I didn't get a chance to Tweet this but here it is! It's been years since I've served in elected office but now is the time. Thank you for believing in me.
#Jacksonville
Congratulations to
@ewctigers
Edward Waters University (EWU) alumnus and Jacksonville City Councilman-Elect
@rahmanj
Rahman Johnson on his victory in the District 14 city council election on yesterday in Jacksonville, Florida! We are proud of your hard work and dedication to
A member of the Jacksonville City Council just voted against science and took away language in a bill that works to increase awareness on the social determinates of health. I was proud to be a vote against striking this language.
Today It's supposed to be the last time I'll graduate from an institution. Even though this is a terminal degree something tells me I may have a little more learning left inside. 😏
Just proposed and had put into the Jags contract, the team will work with the city to have an HBCU game here EVERY year!!
#DuvalForward
#HBCUProud
#HBCUStrong
✊🏾
The word icon can’t fully describe my mentor and friend, Senator Betty Smith-Holzendorf. She was a true force of nature. She was iconoclast!
If you haven’t had a bowl of her gumbo or anything she cooked up, for that matter, you missed a treat. Her lessons were just as filling as
Rita was such an amazing soul and friend to our family. She convinced my mom to have a portion of our 2013 Ross family reunion at Norman studios. It was an amazing event that our family still talks about. Thank you Rita for all you were. Rest well. 🙏🏾
Rita Reagan, key figure in Jacksonville's historic preservation legacy, has passed away. We remember her as a 25+ year neighbor, advocate, & SPAR President/Dir who lead our community thru challenges. Her huge impact also includes founding
@NormanStudios
.
I'm here in the Jacksonville City Council meeting listening to Public Comment as I do every other week. I am in awe of the unfounded vitriol that is often spoken.
This morning the city paused to remember the fallen. I was honored to be a part of the commemoration. Today, I remember the first person killed in the revolutionary war
#CrispusAttucks
, an African-American man and members of my family. I'm thankful for their service.
No matter if bias is conscious or unconscious, the results are still the same. What we know for sure is that it takes consciousness to end bias.
#DoTheWork
History just happened. I'm crying. The Democratic Party of the United States of America just nominated the first woman of color for President!
#TeamKamala
#ShirleyChisholm
I know you are watching.
Not 100% yet but the doctors
@MayoClinic
#Jacksonville
are the TRUTH! The flu is NO JOKE fam. Please be careful and vigilant. Wash your hands. Sanitize . . ..and when traveling a mask is NOT a bad idea.
Well the cats out of the bag . . . I was advised by counsel to share that no longer have a prohibitive or voting conflict with EWU and therefore I can vote to support my school fully. Maybe not a professor, but always a True Tiger! 💜🧡
Tonight, I stepped out of my comfort zone (and my district) to listen and learn. One thing I know for sure is that we can't get anywhere without understanding where we're going.
This brilliant woman deserves special praise. Our fearless campaign manager, Pat McCollough created the plan from day 1 and worked it to perfection. Pat is a Marine, a minister, and a grassroots legend. This victory is hers and we’re just getting started. Thank you
@Mccollo
♥️