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Resiliency Committee Sends Long-Awaited Legislation To Full City Council

Sky Lebron

The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Resiliency finalized legislation Friday that has been in the works since early this year to help…

Jacksonville City Council President Tommy Hazouri

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Council President Criticizes Mayoral Administration’s Handling Of Lot J Project

Brendan Rivers

Jacksonville City Council President Tommy Hazouri is blaming the administration of Mayor Lenny Curry for the setbacks and confusion that have surrounded…

Rendering of the proposed redevelopment of Lot J and the nearby area.

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Councilman Carlucci Calls For Independent External Review Of Proposed Lot J Project

Brendan Rivers

Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Carlucci is calling for an independent external review of the $450 million Lot J project proposed by Jacksonville…

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Jax Councilmen Propose Programs To Help Jail Population And City's Uninsured Residents

Sky Lebron

Two Jacksonville City Councilmen are looking to launch a pair of pilot programs. One aims to help inmates suffering from mental health issues, while the…

Garrett Dennis speakign with a mic in his hand, with other council members and Florida politicans behind him, right in front of the entrance of City Hall.

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City Council Committee Refuses To Discuss JSO Citizens’ Review Board

Sky Lebron

Jacksonville City Councilman Garrett Dennis is lashing out at fellow council members Wednesday after the Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health…

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Jacksonville Social Justice Committee Begins Forming Legislation

Sky Lebron

After a few months of preliminary discussion, members of the Jacksonville City Council’s Social Justice and Community Investment Committee are starting on…

Brenda Priestly Jackson speaking to a crowd with other members of the city and state government standing behind her at the entrance of City Hall.

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Jax Social Justice Committee Receives Criticism As It Works Through Ideas

Sky Lebron

The Jacksonville City Council’s Social Justice and Community Investment Committee is outlining potential projects to work on with its more than $2 million…

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City Council Bills Would Provide Mortgage, Rent Relief And Election Preparation Money

Sky Lebron

A pair of emergency COVID-19 relief bills could provide housing assistance to families in Jacksonville, and give the Duval County Supervisor of Elections…

James Weldon Johnson Park, then Hemming Park, is pictured on June 9, 2020, shortly after the city removed its Confederate statue.

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City Council To Hear From Public On Moratorium On Renaming Parks, Statues

Brendan Rivers

The Jacksonville City Council is set to hold a public hearing on a proposed two year moratorium on the renaming of public parks, buildings and streets…

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Jax Councilman Carlucci Challenges Acting President Newby’s Decision, Triggering Tension

Sky Lebron

In a rare move, Tuesday’s City Council meeting saw City Councilman Matt Carlucci set a motion to appeal the decision of Acting Council President Sam Newby…