A constitutional issue? Proposed anti-hate crime bill sparks debate
As Jacksonville prepares to celebrate Independence Day, community discussion continues on proposed changes to the city’s ordinance codes that some say could potentially have constitutional implications by limiting free speech. At a June 11 public meeting, representatives of 904ward, the League of Women Voters Jacksonville and Jax Queer Coalition expressed their support for Ordinance 2024-334, […]
Amendment Proposed to City Council’s Majority Action Rule
A piece of legislation is currently moving through city council proposing an amendment to City Council Rule 4.601 (Majority Action). The proposed amendment in Ordinance 2024-0119, filed by the Office of General Counsel (OGC), would “provide that a tie vote on a quasi-judicial matter does not constitute a denial.” This amendment is related to a […]
Community Opposition Remains for Southbank Self-Storage Mixed-Use
Residents of San Marco spoke in continued opposition to the PUD rezoning request for a mixed-use project featuring self-storage at Hendricks Avenue and Prudential Drive during a city council meeting Tuesday, March 26. Community Opposition Residents aren’t alone in their opposition. On March 5, the Urban Core Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC) submitted a letter […]
