A podcast series about local government in Jacksonville, Florida. This podcast is created for civics students of all ages to have a basic understanding of the level of government that is closest to them.

Bold City Civics, by John Louis Meeks Jr. featuring Shelton Hull is a podcast series about local government in Jacksonville, Florida. This podcast is created for civics students of all ages to have a basic understanding of the level of government that is closest to them.

Bold City Civics
Bold City Civics, by John Louis Meeks Jr. featuring Shelton Hull

How does a bill become law in Jacksonville? Learn about the lawmaking process on the local level and the inside story about how ordinances are passed. This is part one of two in which lawmaking on the local and state levels are discussed.

Episode Two

Take a look at the basics of the Florida legislature and how citizens can engage with this level of government.

Episode Three

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