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Jacksonville City Council Approves $5M More In Stimulus Money

Jacksonville City Hall
BRENDAN RIVERS / WJCT NEWS
Jacksonville City Hall

There’s more stimulus money headed for people in Jacksonville following a vote by City Council on Tuesday night.

WJCT News partner News4Jax reports City leaders said it will be applied to residents on a waiting list.

The COVID-19 Relief Bill passed with unanimous approval. It appropriates $5 million of the CARES Act.

Councilman Garrett Dennis introduced the bill, saying city leaders have a responsibility to offer assistance. He specifically referred to those who have lost employment or had their hours cut significantly.

The $5 million will be added to the original $40 million stimulus that Jacksonville residents could apply to receive. It allows 5,000 additional households to receive $1,000 from the city.

There’s also more money available for small businesses. The City Council approved $2,000 grants to 4,500 local small businesses. It includes sole proprietors and self-employed workers.

Read the rest of this story on News4Jax.com.

Kent Justice anchors News4Jax newscasts on the weekend, and hosts "This Week in Jacksonville," Channel 4's hot topics and politics public affairs show each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Civic leaders, business professionals, and non-profit activists spend time in conversation with Kent about the big issues in our area.