Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jacksonville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in business jobs
City Venues and Stadium Operations
The city locked in support for the Gator Bowl through 2028, but two committee members warned that playoff expansion could make the game financially irrelevant to Jacksonville.
Construction Trades Qualifying Board appointments and vetting controversy
An HVAC contractor's appointment sparked accusations of a coordinated smear campaign by the board's former chair, an anonymous complaint letter, and debate over whether an unpermitted job should disqualify a nominee from a board that licenses and disciplines contractors.
JEA Executive Leadership and Transparency
A charter amendment would require JEA to televise and post recordings of all its governing-body meetings within three business days, with companion local bills doing the same for JAA and JAXPORT.
Administrative Services Department Restructuring and Executive Qualifications
The committee debated whether executive department directors should be strictly required to hold college degrees or if practical work experience should suffice.