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affordable housing

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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 22, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.

Public comments (36)

ConcernedCarnell OliverNov 2, 2026

Asked for a deferral of 2026-0806, urging a holistic approach to housing stabilization and prioritizing foundational Black Americans' access to displaced historic property.

Rules Committee — November 2, 2026 · 0:46 →
OpposedCarnegal OliverOct 19, 2026

Expressed strong criticism of administration housing bond proposals, arguing funding should be targeted to specific civil rights protections and lower dollar thresholds.

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee — October 19, 2026 · 1:28 →
ConcernedCarnell OliverSep 22, 2026

Expressed concerns about government spending and prioritized local infrastructure over nonprofits.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 17:00 →
SupportiveDr. Vikram GopalSep 22, 2026

Thanked the council for supporting Wolfson Children's Hospital and medical education.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 20:30 →
SupportiveKaty HathawaySep 22, 2026

Urged the council to restore $4.9 million to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 22:30 →
SupportiveDenise ReaganSep 22, 2026

Asked the council to maintain full funding for the Cultural Service Grant Program.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 31:44 →
SupportiveAlison Galloway GonzalezSep 22, 2026

Supported arts funding and community programs for children in Jacksonville.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 26:23 →
NeutralJamie Travis LeonardSep 22, 2026

Expressed appreciation for council decorum and urged listening to public priorities.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 26:23 →
SupportiveJames SchwartzSep 22, 2026

Requested restoration of the $4.9 million affordable housing trust fund.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 40:35 →
SupportiveAmber KearneySep 22, 2026

Spoke about community members struggling with housing costs and urged housing fund restoration.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 42:27 →
SupportiveCecilia RodriguezSep 22, 2026

Shared personal struggles with housing costs and urged funding affordable housing.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 45:09 →
SupportiveCarolyn RosenberrySep 22, 2026

Highlighted housing needs for working families and senior citizens.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 47:13 →
SupportiveMadison HiltSep 22, 2026

Addressed housing insecurity and eviction statistics in Jacksonville.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 4:03:08 →
SupportiveCarol HawkinsSep 22, 2026

Advocated for restoring affordable housing funds to help families and disabled residents.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 52:14 →
SupportiveEmily McMillanSep 22, 2026

Spoke in favor of restoring the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 57:31 →
SupportiveLaura Bayer FalstonSep 22, 2026

Teacher sharing housing cost burdens and supporting affordable housing trust funds.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 51:58 →
OpposedBrian JeffersonSep 22, 2026

Criticized police budget increases and called for a people's budget focused on community needs.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 59:48 →
OpposedSarah Yates GibsonSep 22, 2026

Expressed opposition to JSO budget increases and 287(g) immigration enforcement agreements.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 51:58 →
SupportiveMarcia CollinsSep 22, 2026

Urged the council to restore funding for affordable housing.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:03:59 →
OpposedAmber SkyerSep 22, 2026

Expressed opposition to JSO budget expansion and 287(g) agreements.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:05:03 →
SupportiveSamantha SearsSep 22, 2026

Advocated for affordable housing funding and criticized police spending priorities.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:09:11 →
ConcernedSally BarnesSep 22, 2026

Reported stormwater and tree maintenance issues and questioned waste management contract spending.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:09:34 →
SupportiveNancy Murray SettleSep 22, 2026

Called for a people's budget prioritizing human services, housing, and healthcare over police spending.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:11:46 →
SupportiveBrian LipinskiSep 22, 2026

Supported Councilman Carlucci's amendment to restore funding to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:15:20 →
SupportiveCatherine McAvoySep 22, 2026

Expressed support for funding youth arts programs through Kids Hope Alliance and Cultural Council.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:17:38 →
SupportiveAddison PatrickSep 22, 2026

Supported reallocating public safety contingency funds to affordable housing initiatives.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:19:51 →
SupportiveJoy VioSep 22, 2026

Expressed support for housing initiatives and older adult housing needs.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:22:43 →
ConcernedNicholas PetrosSep 22, 2026

Criticized Police and Fire Pension Fund investments and urged fiscal responsibility.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:24:18 →
SupportiveDarren DalySep 22, 2026

Requested sustained funding for the Cultural Service Grant Program and Jacksonville Children's Chorus.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:28:59 →
OpposedMonica GoldSep 22, 2026

Criticized police budget increases and advocated for proactive community investments.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:29:25 →
ConcernedRyan DelaneySep 22, 2026

Supported a people's budget and criticized pension fund investments.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:30:46 →
NeutralJohn NooneySep 22, 2026

Discussed waterway management, kayak launches, and homeless funding.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:55:36 →
OpposedKiana BlaylockSep 22, 2026

Expressed support for a people's budget and criticized police funding.

City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:36:36 →
ConcernedCarnell OliverJun 15, 2026

Expressed concern about housing priorities and urged that surplus properties and housing funds prioritize American Freedmen and the Jacksonville Housing Authority.

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee — June 15, 2026 · 1:19 →
ConcernedJames MatchettFeb 10, 2026

Called for genuine accountability in governance and affordable housing initiatives.

City Council — February 10, 2026 · 1:59:14 →
OpposedWells ToddJan 27, 2026

Criticized the council for failing to address affordable housing, eviction rates, and redlining.

City Council — January 27, 2026 · 58:54 →

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