https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10909648/
🌿 Petition Update: Momentum is Growing — Let’s Keep Going
We’ve reached another major milestone — and it’s because of all of you.
Thousands of voices have now signed in opposition to the proposed Mandarin Road sidewalk project. This is not a small group. This is a clear and growing movement.
Even more important:
A significant majority of signatures are coming from Mandarin-area zip codes (32223, 32257, 32258) — directly countering the claim that this concern is coming from “outside the community.”
But let’s be clear about something:
Mandarin Road is not just a local street — it’s a Jacksonville and Florida treasure.
It’s used by runners during major events like Thanksgiving and December races
It’s traveled by cyclists from across Duval County
It’s visited by people who value its tree canopy, history, and natural beauty
This issue affects far more than just one zip code.
🌳 What’s at Stake
The current plan would remove mature trees and natural areas that:
Provide shade and cooling
Protect wetlands
Preserve the historic character of Mandarin
Research consistently shows that removing trees and green space raises temperatures and damages the environment — something we should not be doing in Florida.
⚠️ The Reality
Many residents have attended meetings, written emails, and spoken out — yet decisions continue to move forward in ways that do not reflect the level of community opposition.
This petition is proof:
👉 The community is engaged
👉 The community is paying attention
👉 The community wants to be heard
🚨 Let’s Keep the Momentum Going
If you’ve already signed — thank you.
If you haven’t — now is the time.
✔ Share this petition
✔ Talk to neighbors and friends
✔ Keep the pressure on decision-makers
Every signature matters. Every voice counts.
💬 Final Thought
This isn’t about being against progress —
it’s about protecting what makes Mandarin special.
We can have safety and preservation — but not by destroying the very things that define this community.