City Council Reintroduces Page Program

Online applications make applying more accessible

The next generation of civic leaders will once again have a front row seat to local government with the renewal of the Jacksonville City Council Page Program.

The program was renewed at the Aug. 12 city council meeting.

Leona Shaffer, a student at Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies, and Leyli Amoli, a Duval County home school student, were the first members of the rejuvenated program.

“Bringing back the page program reflects our commitment to cultivating the next generation of civic leaders. By adding an online application, we’re making it easier than ever for students and families to get involved,” said Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico.

The program is designed to engage local students in city government and inspire civic involvement at a young age. After a temporary pause, the program returns with a fresh, modernized update with a new online application process aimed at increasing application accessibility and streamlining participation.

The program offers middle and high school students the unique opportunity to
serve as legislative pages during regularly scheduled city council meetings. Students, ages 11 to 18, will observe government in action, assist with official duties and gain firsthand experience of the legislative process at the local level.

The online application, available at the City of Jacksonville website replaces the former paper-based forms and allows for quicker, more convenient registration. Students can submit required information electronically and receive confirmation and scheduling details via email.

The program is open to students enrolled in school in Duval County. Participants must have permission from and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming council meeting cycle.

For more information, please visit www.jacksonville.gov/city-council/city-council-page-application-request-form or contact Yvonne P. Mitchell, chief of administrative services, at [email protected] or (904) 255-5171.