Winn-Dixie Economic Incentive Package and Food Deserts

Urged the council to look closer at the Winn-Dixie incentive deal because closing the 40th and Main store will create another food desert in the community.

Asked the council not to create more food deserts in Jacksonville and to ensure grocery and pharmacy access for residents without cars.

Argued that city funds should support local Black entrepreneurs and small businesses rather than large corporations.

Supported investing in local Black-owned entrepreneurs and community businesses instead of giving tax money to nonprofits and large corporations.

Stated that closing the Winn-Dixie near new senior housing contradicts walkable community goals and asked the council to compel Winn-Dixie to share its plans.

Complained that the Northside is ignored in planning and that tax dollars go everywhere else while local seniors lose their grocery store.