Jacksonville Earns Two 2026 Government Awards
The city was recognized for its website redesign and its 904Lean continuous improvement program.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Government
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The Center for Digital Government granted Jacksonville a 2026 Government Experience Project Award for its Jacksonville.gov website redesign. The Lean Competency System also gave the city a 2026 Scaling Continuous Improvement Capability Award for its 904Lean program.
Why it matters
The awards recognize efforts to make city government easier to navigate and more responsive to residents. For Jacksonville residents, the recognitions point to changes in how they interact with local services.
Both awards were granted for the 2026 cycle by two separate organizations. The source does not report comparison figures or the number of applicants.
The players
Donna Deegan
Donna Deegan is the mayor of Jacksonville and a first-term Democrat.
Center for Digital Government
The Center for Digital Government is a national organization that grants awards recognizing digital service improvements in state and local governments.
Lean Competency System
The Lean Competency System is an organization that grants awards for continuous improvement capability in government operations.
The details
The Jacksonville.gov redesign was built to be simple, accessible, and connected so residents do not need to know which department handles a request. The 904Lean program has streamlined permitting and contract approvals.
Timeline
2026: Both the Government Experience Project Award and the Scaling Continuous Improvement Capability Award were granted.
Government Context
Jacksonville's recognition comes through the Center for Digital Government's Government Experience Project Awards, which evaluate how well governments design services around resident needs. The 904Lean program's recognition by the Lean Competency System places the city among municipalities pursuing formal continuous improvement methods.
Residents who need city services may find that requests can be made on Jacksonville.gov without knowing which department handles them. Faster permitting and contract approvals under 904Lean may shorten the time it takes to get certain city decisions.
The takeaway
Residents who interact with Jacksonville government may notice changes in how services are requested and processed. Checking the city's website is the most direct way to see how those services now work.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
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