Mayor-elect Donna Deegan hasn’t taken office yet, but she has already experienced her first veto.
The Acosta Bridge in downtown Jacksonville is known for its colorful displays celebrating holidays like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and even the Jaguars, but Deegan’s inauguration on July 1 will not be celebrated.
“…This afternoon the JTA received a request from the Mayor-Elect’s Office regarding the Acosta Bridge lighting. They are requesting that on July 1, 2023, the Acosta Bridge displays the color “white”, in recognition of being the Mayor’s inauguration, and of being the first woman elected Mayor of the City of Jacksonville .
set forth the color schemes acceptable for the year. There are nearly 100 in all for events deemed ofBecker learned FDOT refused to accommodate Deegan’s request on June 23 citing the resolution, saying the light scheme would require a permit modification and another resolution. “…changes to the approved color scheme for any holidays, celebrations, or events require a permit modification. This request needs to be accompanied by a suitable resolution of the local government proclaiming the event to be of broad community interest…”controls the Acosta Bridge, while JTA owns and controls the lighting.
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