Mayor Donna Deegan held a signing ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 13 to enact the near $26 million legislation package for the Mayor’s Task Force.
The evening before, at its regularly scheduled meeting, the Jacksonville City Council passed the funding through a series of votes.
“This is a transformational moment for Jacksonville. In June, during the transition, I launched seven task force committees and asked them to make concrete policy recommendations for the betterment of our city,” said Deegan. “This legislation is a direct result of that work. I’m grateful for the nearly 1,000 citizens who participated in the committees. I also want to thank Council President Salem, Vice President White, and the entire Council for working collaboratively with us every step of the way. It shows what is possible when we unite around our shared values, listen to our neighbors, and work together to move our city forward. I’m excited to sign this historic and one-of-a-kind legislation that will positively impact all our lives.”
The newly approved funding will support various programs and initiatives addressing a wide range of issue impacting the City of Jacksonville and its citizens, including literacy, housing, homelessness, health, small business, art and veteran programs.
By Michele Leivas
Resident Community News
