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Mayor Lenny Curry walking in a crowd of people down the street toward the Duval County Courthouse.

Jax City Council Creates Committee Geared Toward Social Justice, Racial Inequalities

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As Jacksonville officials look for answers and policy changes to address local racial inequality issues, the City Council is forming a new Social Justice…

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Jacksonville City Council Approves Expanded Human Rights Protections; Mayor Will Sign

The Jacksonville City Council voted 15 to 4 Tuesday to expand the city’s human rights protections.The legislation adds protections banning discrimination…

Two flags waving in the wind off of a pole, on top is the U.S. Flag, and on the bottom is the LGBTQ+ flag.

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Refined HRO Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Makes It Through First City Council Committee

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The refined Jacksonville Human Rights Ordinance that prohibits discrimination against people based on gender identity and sexual orientation made it…

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Jacksonville City Council Approves $5M More In Stimulus Money

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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…

City Council President-elect Tommy Hazouri is pictured in this 2019 file photo.

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Hazouri Elected City Council President In 16-3 Vote

Despite political pressure on his supporters, City Council Vice President Tommy Hazouri, a Democrat, won election as the Council president for the 2020-21…

Becton speaking in front of a glass podium in a hotel, a bunch of decorations in the background

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City Councilman Danny Becton Running For Council Presidency

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Jacksonville City Councilman Danny Becton is running for the Council presidency. Councilman Rory Diamond tweeted a letter from Becton declaring his…

Councilman Ron Salem sitting, looking out past a bench he is sitting at, there is a small mic in front of him. Painting in the background, and someone sitting to his right.

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JEA Bonuses Could Require City Council Approval, Under New Legislation

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Jacksonville City Councilman Ron Salem on Monday outlined his proposed legislation that would put more power in the council’s hands when it comes to…

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City Begins Weighing Options After Court Invalidates Jacksonville's HRO

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Now that changes to Jacksonville’s human rights ordinance (HRO) have been struck down in a Florida appeals court, what happens next?The Jacksonville City…

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Jax Council President Wilson Calls For Special Election To Fill His District 4 Seat

City Council President Scott Wilson filed legislation calling for a special election to fill his District 4 seat as he prepares to run for Duval County…

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JAXPORT Environmental Concerns, Living Shorelines Discussed At Resiliency Committee

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The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Resiliency held its second meeting Thursday afternoon, looking back at some of the previous findings…