1 00:00:05,354 --> 00:00:07,354 >> Gentlemen and honored 2 00:00:10,792 --> 00:00:12,361 guests. Welcome to the 2026 3 00:00:12,361 --> 00:00:13,395 special installation ceremony 4 00:00:13,395 --> 00:00:15,970 of the Jacksonville City 5 00:00:15,970 --> 00:00:18,970 Council at large group. One 6 00:00:28,477 --> 00:00:29,177 member elect Monet Holder. 7 00:00:29,177 --> 00:00:30,446 Whether you're a constituent 8 00:00:30,446 --> 00:00:31,313 and neighbor, a friend or a 9 00:00:31,313 --> 00:00:34,183 family member. We welcome and 10 00:00:34,183 --> 00:00:34,883 thank you for your attendance. 11 00:00:34,883 --> 00:00:35,450 I'd like to recognize all the 12 00:00:35,450 --> 00:00:37,450 elected officials in 13 00:00:37,719 --> 00:00:40,119 attendance here today. All 14 00:00:41,957 --> 00:00:42,658 just name you starting with 15 00:00:42,658 --> 00:00:43,559 former Mayor Alvin Brown Isom 16 00:00:43,559 --> 00:00:45,559 around here somewhere. 17 00:00:47,129 --> 00:00:48,964 >> There is Mayor Brown. Mayor 18 00:00:48,964 --> 00:00:51,364 Donna Deegan. Thank you, 19 00:00:54,603 --> 00:00:55,237 mayor, for being here. I saw a 20 00:00:55,237 --> 00:00:57,237 property appraiser. Joyce 21 00:00:58,974 --> 00:00:59,808 Morgan here. Thank you, Joyce. 22 00:00:59,808 --> 00:01:01,577 I know Senator Gibson, former 23 00:01:01,577 --> 00:01:04,577 Senator Gibson is here. Yet. 24 00:01:07,449 --> 00:01:08,517 There she is, going to see it. 25 00:01:08,517 --> 00:01:10,517 >> State representative elect 26 00:01:13,889 --> 00:01:14,556 gets in. Yes, indeed. Former 27 00:01:14,556 --> 00:01:15,257 council PRESIDENT Sam Newby 28 00:01:15,257 --> 00:01:18,857 here. There he is. All right, 29 00:01:19,762 --> 00:01:21,163 Sam. And so many fellow 30 00:01:21,163 --> 00:01:21,830 councilmembers, I won't name 31 00:01:21,830 --> 00:01:24,830 them all, but everybody can 32 00:01:27,102 --> 00:01:28,270 wave if you wouldn't mind. 33 00:01:28,270 --> 00:01:28,970 That's a testament to Monet 34 00:01:28,970 --> 00:01:29,605 that so many council members 35 00:01:29,605 --> 00:01:32,340 are here today. So that's 36 00:01:32,340 --> 00:01:32,975 terrific. Thank you, everybody 37 00:01:32,975 --> 00:01:35,975 for your tenants in their 38 00:01:36,245 --> 00:01:39,245 support of special. Thank you 39 00:01:39,615 --> 00:01:40,349 to the 2026 2027 City Council 40 00:01:40,349 --> 00:01:42,840 members for your continued 41 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:43,952 dedication and service to our 42 00:01:43,952 --> 00:01:45,254 city. We're here today to 43 00:01:45,254 --> 00:01:47,622 honor the voices of our 44 00:01:47,622 --> 00:01:48,457 citizens and electing Monet 45 00:01:48,457 --> 00:01:49,391 Holder is council member 46 00:01:49,391 --> 00:01:51,791 elected to serve on 47 00:01:52,527 --> 00:01:53,529 Jacksonville City Council. 48 00:01:53,529 --> 00:01:55,197 This body, this legislative by 49 00:01:55,197 --> 00:01:56,398 a body by design is the 50 00:01:56,398 --> 00:01:58,798 closest branch of government 51 00:01:59,535 --> 00:02:03,135 to the people. Its chosen by 52 00:02:03,239 --> 00:02:04,239 the people. We live among the 53 00:02:04,239 --> 00:02:06,408 people. We are of the people. 54 00:02:06,408 --> 00:02:07,410 We decide where streets are 55 00:02:07,410 --> 00:02:09,311 plotted, where homes are 56 00:02:09,311 --> 00:02:11,480 built, where water is 57 00:02:11,480 --> 00:02:14,480 accessed. Where we spend the 58 00:02:15,951 --> 00:02:16,619 money that taxpayers give us 59 00:02:16,619 --> 00:02:19,619 to the contract with local 60 00:02:20,423 --> 00:02:21,991 government. That's what the 61 00:02:21,991 --> 00:02:23,292 American experiment did. It 62 00:02:23,292 --> 00:02:24,460 takes those roles law making 63 00:02:24,460 --> 00:02:25,527 policy, making taxes and 64 00:02:25,527 --> 00:02:27,927 budgeting from the executive 65 00:02:27,964 --> 00:02:28,864 and gives them to the 66 00:02:28,864 --> 00:02:30,699 legislative body. And that's 67 00:02:30,699 --> 00:02:32,868 why this body is so important 68 00:02:32,868 --> 00:02:34,603 that separation of powers at 69 00:02:34,603 --> 00:02:35,270 work. That's a balanced 70 00:02:35,270 --> 00:02:37,670 government. And that's why 71 00:02:38,441 --> 00:02:40,242 it's also fitting that we have 72 00:02:40,242 --> 00:02:41,710 a formal installation for 73 00:02:41,710 --> 00:02:42,577 every new member of the 74 00:02:42,577 --> 00:02:44,380 legislative body with hopes 75 00:02:44,380 --> 00:02:46,515 that a city of our size that 76 00:02:46,515 --> 00:02:48,650 the media picks it up and that 77 00:02:48,650 --> 00:02:52,850 the people can stop you at the 78 00:02:54,157 --> 00:02:55,323 grocery store on the street. 79 00:02:55,323 --> 00:02:55,992 And let you know their 80 00:02:55,992 --> 00:02:56,726 concerns. Every citizen of 81 00:02:56,726 --> 00:02:59,126 Jacksonville is represented by 82 00:02:59,295 --> 00:03:02,331 6 of us on City Council. And 83 00:03:02,331 --> 00:03:04,233 so let's go right now to the 84 00:03:04,233 --> 00:03:04,934 indication and let's pray that 85 00:03:04,934 --> 00:03:05,634 we on City Council always do 86 00:03:05,634 --> 00:03:06,902 the bidding of the people of 87 00:03:06,902 --> 00:03:09,302 Jacksonville to deliver for 88 00:03:09,605 --> 00:03:10,940 the people of Jacksonville. So 89 00:03:10,940 --> 00:03:11,507 with that, would everyone 90 00:03:11,507 --> 00:03:13,442 please stand for the 91 00:03:13,442 --> 00:03:14,176 invocation by George Davis, 92 00:03:14,176 --> 00:03:14,810 senior pastor of Impact Church 93 00:03:14,810 --> 00:03:15,678 followed by the Pledge of 94 00:03:15,678 --> 00:03:17,346 Allegiance led by council 95 00:03:17,346 --> 00:03:20,346 member Jimmy And then the 96 00:03:22,718 --> 00:03:25,118 national anthem. Please. Let 97 00:03:27,122 --> 00:03:27,823 us pray. A gracious and 98 00:03:27,823 --> 00:03:29,725 eternal GOD. We thank you for 99 00:03:29,725 --> 00:03:31,260 the gift of this beautiful 100 00:03:31,260 --> 00:03:31,928 day. We thank you for the 101 00:03:31,928 --> 00:03:33,128 privilege that we share of 102 00:03:33,128 --> 00:03:33,829 calling Jacksonville our home. 103 00:03:33,829 --> 00:03:37,166 We thank you for every person 104 00:03:37,166 --> 00:03:37,800 who is accepted the 105 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:38,500 responsibility of public 106 00:03:38,500 --> 00:03:39,301 service. And today in a very 107 00:03:39,301 --> 00:03:41,670 special way, we thank you for 108 00:03:41,670 --> 00:03:43,670 COUNCILWOMAN Elect Monet 109 00:03:43,672 --> 00:03:44,706 Holder. She takes a sacred 110 00:03:44,706 --> 00:03:46,442 oath and begins this new 111 00:03:46,442 --> 00:03:47,443 chapter of service to our 112 00:03:47,443 --> 00:03:49,843 amazing city. Granted wisdom 113 00:03:50,179 --> 00:03:51,213 beyond her own understanding 114 00:03:51,213 --> 00:03:51,914 courage to make difficult 115 00:03:51,914 --> 00:03:54,314 decisions, compassion for the 116 00:03:54,984 --> 00:03:55,550 people she serves and 117 00:03:55,550 --> 00:03:57,550 integrity that remain 118 00:03:57,586 --> 00:03:58,287 steadfast in every 119 00:03:58,287 --> 00:04:00,222 circumstance. Surround her 120 00:04:00,222 --> 00:04:02,558 wise counsel, strength and her 121 00:04:02,558 --> 00:04:03,259 family and given the grace to 122 00:04:03,259 --> 00:04:05,394 carry both the privilege and 123 00:04:05,394 --> 00:04:07,363 the weight of this 124 00:04:07,363 --> 00:04:08,970 responsibility. Well, always 125 00:04:08,970 --> 00:04:08,931 remember the leadership is not 126 00:04:08,931 --> 00:04:10,899 simply about holding a 127 00:04:10,899 --> 00:04:12,301 position. What about serving 128 00:04:12,301 --> 00:04:14,701 people, especially those whose 129 00:04:14,870 --> 00:04:16,138 voices are too often unheard. 130 00:04:16,138 --> 00:04:16,772 We pray also for every member 131 00:04:16,772 --> 00:04:19,172 of the Jacksonville City 132 00:04:19,775 --> 00:04:20,476 Council for mayor our 133 00:04:20,476 --> 00:04:22,476 constitution, officers, first 134 00:04:22,578 --> 00:04:23,679 responders, public servants 135 00:04:23,679 --> 00:04:24,379 and all those have been 136 00:04:24,379 --> 00:04:26,248 entrusted with leadership in 137 00:04:26,248 --> 00:04:28,183 this great city with our 138 00:04:28,183 --> 00:04:30,152 differences. Give us respect. 139 00:04:30,152 --> 00:04:31,253 Are there challenges? Give us 140 00:04:31,253 --> 00:04:33,122 wisdom? Well, there's 141 00:04:33,122 --> 00:04:34,724 division. Help us find common 142 00:04:34,724 --> 00:04:35,357 ground where there's 143 00:04:35,357 --> 00:04:37,560 opportunity. Give us the 144 00:04:37,560 --> 00:04:38,560 courage to seize it together. 145 00:04:38,560 --> 00:04:39,428 We pray for the entire city of 146 00:04:39,428 --> 00:04:41,330 Jacksonville, every 147 00:04:41,330 --> 00:04:43,199 neighborhood, every family, 148 00:04:43,199 --> 00:04:45,000 our children and our seniors 149 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:47,300 for businesses in our schools 150 00:04:47,300 --> 00:04:48,204 and for all who call this city 151 00:04:48,204 --> 00:04:49,905 home, a Jacksonville be a city 152 00:04:49,905 --> 00:04:51,607 where justices pursued 153 00:04:51,607 --> 00:04:53,607 opportunities, expand it. 154 00:04:54,443 --> 00:04:55,100 Compassion is demonstrated and 155 00:04:55,100 --> 00:04:57,279 every person has the 156 00:04:57,279 --> 00:04:58,130 opportunity to flourish. And 157 00:04:58,130 --> 00:05:00,683 now as COUNCILMAN Elect colder 158 00:05:00,683 --> 00:05:01,417 takes his oath, Michie be 159 00:05:01,417 --> 00:05:03,252 reminded that public office is 160 00:05:03,252 --> 00:05:04,620 a public trust. Give her the 161 00:05:04,620 --> 00:05:06,489 strength to lead with 162 00:05:06,489 --> 00:05:08,557 conviction. The humility to 163 00:05:08,557 --> 00:05:09,258 listen and the wisdom to 164 00:05:09,258 --> 00:05:11,126 always seek what is best for 165 00:05:11,126 --> 00:05:13,162 the people. She's been called 166 00:05:13,162 --> 00:05:15,640 to serve your favor, rests 167 00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:15,731 upon her. Put all of our city 168 00:05:15,731 --> 00:05:16,966 leaders and upon this great 169 00:05:16,966 --> 00:05:19,966 city of Jacksonville in your 170 00:05:23,405 --> 00:05:24,107 holy name. We pray a man. 171 00:05:24,107 --> 00:05:24,740 Thank you, Pastor. Now please 172 00:05:24,740 --> 00:05:28,340 join me for the Pledge of 173 00:05:41,230 --> 00:05:43,423 Allegiance. I but believe 174 00:05:53,836 --> 00:05:55,710 Ok, 175 00:05:55,710 --> 00:05:59,271 we did the Pledge of You can 176 00:06:00,509 --> 00:06:01,143 all sit. Thank you very much. 177 00:06:01,143 --> 00:06:03,543 Pastor Davis, thank you, 178 00:06:05,848 --> 00:06:07,830 Jimmy. Thank you. At this time 179 00:06:07,830 --> 00:06:07,683 will get on with it with the 180 00:06:07,683 --> 00:06:09,683 honorable Judge. Rhonda 181 00:06:14,590 --> 00:06:16,990 Peoples Waters. Duval County. 182 00:06:17,626 --> 00:06:19,628 Of the Duval County Court. 183 00:06:19,628 --> 00:06:20,763 Please come up to the 184 00:06:20,763 --> 00:06:22,665 microphones to deliver deliver 185 00:06:22,665 --> 00:06:23,332 the oath of office from its 186 00:06:23,332 --> 00:06:23,999 Monet Holder Councilmember 187 00:06:23,999 --> 00:06:24,701 Elect for the Jacksonville 188 00:06:24,701 --> 00:06:26,100 City Council at large group, 189 00:06:26,100 --> 00:06:27,670 one within the consolidated. 190 00:06:27,670 --> 00:06:29,505 >> Government of the city of 191 00:06:29,505 --> 00:06:30,372 Jacksonville Council member 192 00:06:30,372 --> 00:06:31,400 elect Holder. Will you please 193 00:06:31,400 --> 00:06:33,440 come forward with your 194 00:06:46,421 --> 00:06:48,821 children? Blake and Bailey. 195 00:06:52,561 --> 00:06:56,161 >> Try your hand. You got your 196 00:07:01,671 --> 00:07:02,338 right hand to write an 197 00:07:02,338 --> 00:07:04,738 >> All right. Please repeat 198 00:07:06,542 --> 00:07:08,942 after me. Monet Holder. 199 00:07:10,313 --> 00:07:13,313 >> I'm on a holder. Do 200 00:07:13,316 --> 00:07:14,717 solemnly swear? Do solemnly 201 00:07:14,717 --> 00:07:17,152 swear that I am duly 202 00:07:17,152 --> 00:07:19,656 qualified, that I am duly 203 00:07:19,656 --> 00:07:21,757 qualified to hold office to 204 00:07:21,757 --> 00:07:23,326 hold office under the 205 00:07:23,326 --> 00:07:25,326 Constitution under the 206 00:07:26,290 --> 00:07:26,428 Constitution of the state of 207 00:07:26,428 --> 00:07:28,428 the state. 208 00:07:29,565 --> 00:07:33,602 >> Or of the charter or of the 209 00:07:33,602 --> 00:07:35,705 charter or ordinance cold or 210 00:07:35,705 --> 00:07:37,706 ordinance Code of the City of 211 00:07:37,706 --> 00:07:39,342 Jacksonville of the city of 212 00:07:39,342 --> 00:07:41,742 Jacksonville that I will 213 00:07:42,378 --> 00:07:45,378 support that. I will support 214 00:07:45,849 --> 00:07:47,849 protect, protect, defend, 215 00:07:47,917 --> 00:07:49,510 defend and honor the 216 00:07:49,510 --> 00:07:52,510 Constitution's. And I know the 217 00:07:52,388 --> 00:07:54,388 Constitution's governments, 218 00:07:55,391 --> 00:07:57,660 governments and laws of the 219 00:07:57,660 --> 00:07:59,762 United States and laws of the 220 00:07:59,762 --> 00:08:02,731 United States and of the state 221 00:08:02,731 --> 00:08:03,899 of Florida and of the state of 222 00:08:03,899 --> 00:08:06,899 Florida that I will support 223 00:08:08,171 --> 00:08:08,838 that. I will support protect, 224 00:08:08,838 --> 00:08:11,238 protect, defend, defend and 225 00:08:11,407 --> 00:08:12,975 honor the charter and honor 226 00:08:12,975 --> 00:08:15,975 the charter. The Ethics Loft 227 00:08:16,446 --> 00:08:18,447 the ethics laws and other 228 00:08:18,447 --> 00:08:20,447 ordinances in other 229 00:08:20,783 --> 00:08:21,684 ordinances. 230 00:08:21,684 --> 00:08:23,684 >> Rules rules. 231 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:25,540 >> And regulations of the city 232 00:08:25,540 --> 00:08:25,721 of Jacksonville and 233 00:08:25,721 --> 00:08:27,223 regulations of the city of 234 00:08:27,223 --> 00:08:29,125 Jacksonville. 235 00:08:29,125 --> 00:08:32,725 >> And that I will well and 236 00:08:33,663 --> 00:08:34,464 that I will well and 237 00:08:34,464 --> 00:08:35,832 faithfully perform and 238 00:08:35,832 --> 00:08:37,166 faithfully perform the duties 239 00:08:37,166 --> 00:08:38,768 duties. 240 00:08:38,768 --> 00:08:40,236 >> Of councilmember of 241 00:08:40,236 --> 00:08:42,236 Councilmember City of 242 00:08:43,539 --> 00:08:45,539 Jacksonville City of 243 00:08:45,575 --> 00:08:47,510 Jacksonville, which which I am 244 00:08:47,510 --> 00:08:50,546 now I am now about to enter 245 00:08:50,546 --> 00:08:54,746 about to enter help me GOD. So 246 00:09:06,529 --> 00:09:08,929 help me GOD. Amy 247 00:09:27,316 --> 00:09:29,316 >> it's a 248 00:09:30,286 --> 00:09:30,986 Ladies and 249 00:09:30,986 --> 00:09:33,386 gentlemen, please welcome to 250 00:09:34,356 --> 00:09:36,756 the podium. The Honorable 251 00:09:49,672 --> 00:09:51,672 Councilmember Monet Holder. 252 00:09:55,378 --> 00:09:58,214 Good morning. Me. Thank you 253 00:09:58,214 --> 00:09:59,282 for being here today. 254 00:09:59,282 --> 00:10:02,170 >> I feel extremely blessed to 255 00:10:02,170 --> 00:10:04,417 be surrounded by friends, 256 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:06,687 family neighbors, elected 257 00:10:07,723 --> 00:10:08,658 officials, elected leaders and 258 00:10:08,658 --> 00:10:11,580 faith leaders. First foremost, 259 00:10:11,427 --> 00:10:12,662 I give all glory to GOD 260 00:10:12,662 --> 00:10:13,696 ordering my steps and giving 261 00:10:13,696 --> 00:10:14,230 me the privilege of serving as 262 00:10:14,230 --> 00:10:16,630 your at large city 263 00:10:17,660 --> 00:10:18,701 COUNCILWOMAN. I want to give 264 00:10:18,701 --> 00:10:21,101 special recognition to my 265 00:10:21,837 --> 00:10:22,805 family. My mom, my 266 00:10:22,805 --> 00:10:23,473 grandmother, my on my cousin 267 00:10:23,473 --> 00:10:25,475 who traveled from New York 268 00:10:25,475 --> 00:10:27,610 City to be here with me. And 269 00:10:27,610 --> 00:10:30,610 my children like him daily 270 00:10:34,500 --> 00:10:36,450 contributed with that high. 271 00:10:40,155 --> 00:10:40,857 Their fashion advice. And who 272 00:10:40,857 --> 00:10:42,425 independently decided to use 273 00:10:42,425 --> 00:10:43,326 some of their birthday money 274 00:10:43,326 --> 00:10:46,128 to contribute to my campaign 275 00:10:46,128 --> 00:10:47,130 to get mom across the finish 276 00:10:47,130 --> 00:10:50,130 Blake was actually a recurring 277 00:10:50,466 --> 00:10:52,735 donor. So. When I look around 278 00:10:52,735 --> 00:10:54,570 this room, I see many powerful 279 00:10:54,570 --> 00:10:56,639 people. But what stands out 280 00:10:56,639 --> 00:10:57,307 are the different cultures, 281 00:10:57,307 --> 00:10:58,700 backgrounds and political 282 00:10:58,700 --> 00:10:59,275 affiliations who have come to 283 00:10:59,275 --> 00:11:02,275 welcome you to the council. 284 00:11:02,779 --> 00:11:03,446 This room represents with 285 00:11:03,446 --> 00:11:04,146 Jacksonville can look like 286 00:11:04,146 --> 00:11:07,746 when we all come together to 287 00:11:12,188 --> 00:11:12,889 move the city forward. As I 288 00:11:12,889 --> 00:11:15,289 position myself to literally 289 00:11:15,825 --> 00:11:16,760 hit the ground running by 290 00:11:16,760 --> 00:11:17,427 serving on the neighborhood's 291 00:11:17,427 --> 00:11:18,995 community services, public 292 00:11:18,995 --> 00:11:19,662 Health and safety Committee. 293 00:11:19,662 --> 00:11:22,662 That means some less than 2 294 00:11:23,833 --> 00:11:24,500 hours today. And the 295 00:11:24,500 --> 00:11:25,168 transportation Energy and 296 00:11:25,168 --> 00:11:27,168 Utility Community Committee 297 00:11:27,370 --> 00:11:28,104 that meets tomorrow and to 298 00:11:28,104 --> 00:11:32,304 vote on the budget in a couple 299 00:11:32,409 --> 00:11:34,544 of weeks. I am fiercely 300 00:11:34,544 --> 00:11:35,978 focused and the message many 301 00:11:35,978 --> 00:11:37,681 of you heard me deliver on tv 302 00:11:37,681 --> 00:11:39,916 every day and every And, you 303 00:11:39,916 --> 00:11:44,116 know, you know, but I will put 304 00:11:47,724 --> 00:11:48,257 people over politics. That I 305 00:11:48,257 --> 00:11:48,825 will advocate for a 306 00:11:48,825 --> 00:11:50,825 Jacksonville that is 307 00:11:53,950 --> 00:11:55,310 affordable. That respects our 308 00:11:55,310 --> 00:11:55,664 first responders that invest 309 00:11:55,664 --> 00:11:56,299 in our youth and seniors 310 00:11:56,299 --> 00:11:57,801 because I believe we all 311 00:11:57,801 --> 00:12:00,201 deserve quality of life. 312 00:12:04,306 --> 00:12:05,700 Minute. So my new colleagues 313 00:12:05,700 --> 00:12:07,276 on the council, some of which 314 00:12:07,276 --> 00:12:08,211 are good friends. I look 315 00:12:08,211 --> 00:12:08,911 forward to building a strong 316 00:12:08,911 --> 00:12:11,311 working relationship with all 317 00:12:12,949 --> 00:12:13,649 of you. Since election night 318 00:12:13,649 --> 00:12:14,383 at been asked, what are some 319 00:12:14,383 --> 00:12:15,418 of the projects that are going 320 00:12:15,418 --> 00:12:19,556 to be my legacy? While I'm on 321 00:12:19,556 --> 00:12:20,657 the council. And I pointed to 322 00:12:20,657 --> 00:12:22,657 affordable Housing Park 323 00:12:23,593 --> 00:12:24,360 improvements, expanding sports 324 00:12:24,360 --> 00:12:26,760 and cultural opportunities for 325 00:12:27,330 --> 00:12:28,398 our children. As a few of my 326 00:12:28,398 --> 00:12:29,980 priorities. But hopefully I 327 00:12:29,980 --> 00:12:29,799 will advance not only in this 328 00:12:29,799 --> 00:12:33,999 time, but my next one. If you 329 00:12:37,940 --> 00:12:38,674 know, you know, yesterday I 330 00:12:38,674 --> 00:12:42,274 was reminded of an old proverb 331 00:12:42,979 --> 00:12:43,646 that says grows when Oldham 332 00:12:43,646 --> 00:12:45,948 and plant trees shade. They 333 00:12:45,948 --> 00:12:50,148 will never get to sit in. So 334 00:12:50,220 --> 00:12:51,554 although I'm not an old man. I 335 00:12:51,554 --> 00:12:52,388 look forward to planting the 336 00:12:52,388 --> 00:12:53,560 seeds necessary to the 337 00:12:53,560 --> 00:12:55,456 Jacksonville better than it 338 00:12:55,925 --> 00:12:56,625 was. When I got here and to 339 00:12:56,625 --> 00:12:58,610 leave a legacy that keeps us 340 00:12:58,610 --> 00:12:59,896 moving forward for years to 341 00:12:59,896 --> 00:13:00,630 come. So I'm honored to serve 342 00:13:00,630 --> 00:13:03,630 as your city COUNCILWOMAN And 343 00:13:15,812 --> 00:13:18,212 thank you once again. 344 00:13:24,554 --> 00:13:26,554 >> Congratulations again to 345 00:13:26,956 --> 00:13:27,690 the Honorable Councilmember 346 00:13:27,690 --> 00:13:28,625 Monet Holder and being elected 347 00:13:28,625 --> 00:13:30,326 to serve as the group one 348 00:13:30,326 --> 00:13:31,261 at-large city council member. 349 00:13:31,261 --> 00:13:31,861 Lets give COUNCILWOMAN Monet 350 00:13:31,861 --> 00:13:34,261 Holder another round of 351 00:13:40,360 --> 00:13:41,710 applause. Ladies and 352 00:13:41,710 --> 00:13:43,239 gentlemen, thank you for being 353 00:13:43,239 --> 00:13:43,840 here today and supporting the 354 00:13:43,840 --> 00:13:45,840 26 27 Jacksonville City 355 00:13:46,800 --> 00:13:48,878 Council. We will now have a 356 00:13:48,878 --> 00:13:49,979 benediction by elderly Harris 357 00:13:49,979 --> 00:13:51,614 pastor, the Mount Olive 358 00:13:51,614 --> 00:13:52,248 Primitive Baptist Church after 359 00:13:52,248 --> 00:13:54,551 which this concludes the 360 00:13:54,551 --> 00:13:56,551 special installation ceremony. 361 00:14:06,863 --> 00:14:10,463 All, is. Thank you, to Maybe 362 00:14:15,905 --> 00:14:16,640 stand. 363 00:14:16,640 --> 00:14:18,508 >> Eternal GOD, our father, we 364 00:14:18,508 --> 00:14:19,542 are grateful and to the for 365 00:14:19,542 --> 00:14:20,276 the opportunity and the 366 00:14:20,276 --> 00:14:20,977 privilege that you have 367 00:14:20,977 --> 00:14:23,146 extended an to us to be able 368 00:14:23,146 --> 00:14:26,146 to assemble here at this 369 00:14:26,449 --> 00:14:27,216 place. My father and we thank 370 00:14:27,216 --> 00:14:29,986 you for blessing each and 371 00:14:29,986 --> 00:14:31,200 every one to arrive here as we 372 00:14:31,200 --> 00:14:34,200 come there got to celebrate 373 00:14:35,458 --> 00:14:37,727 the life. Of an individual 374 00:14:37,727 --> 00:14:39,128 that he's so dedicated 375 00:14:39,128 --> 00:14:39,963 themselves to serve in 376 00:14:39,963 --> 00:14:41,665 mankind. We pray that you 377 00:14:41,665 --> 00:14:43,733 would cover go with her. All 378 00:14:43,733 --> 00:14:46,636 right. Have family did this 379 00:14:46,636 --> 00:14:48,905 city. This mayor each and 380 00:14:48,905 --> 00:14:49,605 every one. But now they're GOD 381 00:14:49,605 --> 00:14:52,174 as we get ready to go back to 382 00:14:52,174 --> 00:14:53,476 various places of state, we 383 00:14:53,476 --> 00:14:54,577 pray that you would cover us 384 00:14:54,577 --> 00:14:56,679 with the blood that you would 385 00:14:56,679 --> 00:14:59,849 protect us from all her common 386 00:14:59,849 --> 00:15:00,717 danger ran into us, traveling 387 00:15:00,717 --> 00:15:01,418 nurses and keep us and bring 388 00:15:01,418 --> 00:15:04,354 us back together again that 389 00:15:04,354 --> 00:15:06,656 you'll point time for your 390 00:15:06,656 --> 00:15:07,757 service not to him. This able 391 00:15:07,757 --> 00:15:08,391 to keep us from falling in 392 00:15:08,391 --> 00:15:10,791 personal stuff. All this 393 00:15:10,794 --> 00:15:11,494 before thrown and blow it 2 394 00:15:11,494 --> 00:15:13,430 and all eyes GOD me as grace, 395 00:15:13,430 --> 00:15:16,660 peace and love restroom and 396 00:15:16,660 --> 00:15:16,700 abide with those henceforth 397 00:15:16,700 --> 00:15:19,700 now and whatever and the 398 00:15:31,648 --> 00:15:34,480 people of GOD said.