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Rory Diamond
Council Member2019-07-01 - 2027-06-30
About
Rory Diamond's platform emphasizes political and electoral reforms, notably advocating for race-neutral districting maps for the Jacksonville City Council. Additionally, his legislative and public focus includes local governance issues and community welfare initiatives.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyRory Diamond called for the implementation of race-neutral maps prior to the next Jacksonville City Council elections.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 70
- Total speaking time
- 5:37:52
- Avg per meeting
- 4:50
- Segments
- 6933
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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
medium↓Jul 2026[0]
campaign fundraising
Wesley's huge war chest means she can massively outspend rivals on ads and outreach, dominating the election conversation.
high↓Jul 2026[0]
airport authority budget dispute and potential lawsuit
Taxpayers could end up paying legal bills while airport projects face delays and budget uncertainty.
Decisions during term (45)
Recorded while Diamond was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approvedVoted yes6-0Nov 4, 2026
2026-0800 — Inmate Welfare Trust Fund budget ($2,280,097.81)
tabledNov 4, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
approved7-0Nov 2, 2026
Ordinance 2026-0800 — Inmate Welfare Trust Fund Budget
tabledNov 2, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
tabledOct 20, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
tabledOct 19, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
tabledOct 19, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
tabledOct 5, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
tabledOct 5, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
approvedSep 22, 2026
ORD Adopting the FY 26-27 Budget for JEA; Auth the OGC & the Council Auditor’s Office to Make All Changes Necessary to Effectuate the Council’s Action (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Howland)
approvedVoted no7-1Sep 15, 2026
Ordinance 2026-0511: Kids Hope Alliance Budget
approvedVoted no6-1-1Sep 15, 2026
Ordinance 2026-0512: JEA Budget
approvedVoted yes8-0Sep 15, 2026
Ordinance 2026-0514: JTA Budget and Paratransit Funding
approved16-1Sep 8, 2026
Tentative Budget Adoption (Ord. 2026-0504)
approvedVoted no6-1Sep 1, 2026
Recommendation of Consolidated Government Budget
tabledSep 1, 2026
ORD Approp $50,323,032 from Various Contingency Accts within the KHA Fund (10901) to Estab the FY 26-27 Budget for the KHA; Prov for the KHA Comprehensive Budget Transfer Powers; Apv & Auth Execution of Agrmts by the Mayor, or Her Desig, &…
tabledSep 1, 2026
ORD Adopting the FY 26-27 Budget for JEA; Auth the OGC & the Council Auditor’s Office to Make All Changes Necessary to Effectuate the Council’s Action (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CP Howland)
tabledAug 31, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
tabledAug 31, 2026
ORD-MC Creating a New Sec 106.330.1 (Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortions &/or Related Services), Subpt B (Special Provisions), Pt 3 (Appropriations), Ch 106 (Budget & Accounting Code), Ord Code, to Prohibit Expenditure of City Funds…
approved6-0Aug 31, 2026
ORD Approp $48,203.11 in Community Dev Block Grant Funding From Admin Budget to Housing Dev (B.T. 26-090) (Smith) (Req of Mayor)
Voting record (9)(Budget)
3 yes6 no
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Voted yesNov 4, 2026
2026-0800 — Inmate Welfare Trust Fund budget ($2,280,097.81)
Voted noSep 15, 2026
Ordinance 2026-0511: Kids Hope Alliance Budget
Voted noSep 15, 2026
Ordinance 2026-0512: JEA Budget
Voted yesSep 15, 2026
Ordinance 2026-0514: JTA Budget and Paratransit Funding
Voted noSep 1, 2026
recommend approval of the tentative budget as substituted
Voted noSep 1, 2026
Recommendation of Consolidated Government Budget
Voted yesApr 21, 2026
Ordinance 2026-0213: Balanced Budget and Reserve Amendments
Voted noApr 7, 2026
JTA FY 24-25 Budget Amendment
Strong opposition to the JTA NAVI program.
Voted noApr 7, 2026