Our Mission
JCCI is a nonpartisan civic organization that engages diverse citizens in open dialogue, research, consensus building and leadership development to improve the quality of life and build a better community in Northeast Florida and beyond.
A Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Citizens,
Thirty years ago, a very diverse group of leaders representing virtually every segment of the Jacksonville community gathered for three days at Amelia Island to talk about Jacksonville’s future, its goals, and priorities. As
friends of JCCI
well know, the Amelia Island Conference also unanimously agreed to the creation of JCCI as a forum to continue the public dialogue begun at Amelia Island.
When we look at JCCI’s accomplishments and activities, many of them touch on priority issues identified by the conference delegates three decades ago, including educational excellence, race relations, improving human services and economic development. In addition, JCCI addressed current community issues reflecting Jacksonville’s accelerating growth.
JCCI is about advocacy and outcomes. For those reasons, implementation of study recommendations is of critical importance. Historically, action is taken on more than 80 percent of JCCI study recommendations. Elsewhere in the Annual Report,you will read more about the exciting work of our Implementation Task Forces.
The work of JCCI would not be possible without the support of the community we serve. This begins with dedicated, highly talented volunteer leadership. Special thanks is due the hundreds of volunteers who step forward to engage in real grassroots citizenship by participating in studies, attending forums, learning, teaching, and advocating for positive change. Finally, our profound gratitude to those who fund our work and are recognized elsewhere within this Report. Without all of the above elements, JCCI would be only a concept, not a reality.
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Sincerely, |
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Charles R. “Skip” Cramer
Executive Director |
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