Ferguson Takes Helm at JTA | Jacksonville News

Cleveland Ferguson III is stepping into the interim CEO role at Jacksonville Transportation Authority amid urgent financial turmoil, as sales tax revenue plummets. A seasoned insider who rose from within the agency and brings city government and legal expertise, Ferguson is already eyeing the permanent CEO spot after Nat Ford’s departure to Dallas. With a new CFO in tow, he’s vowed bold, practical moves within 30 days to stabilize operations — from buses and ferries to autonomous shuttles — and rethink funding models to keep Jacksonville moving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/102cce79946b92b3