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Top Lightfoot ally throws support behind Brandon Johnson for mayor

It is rare for such a close ally of a mayor to endorse their rival, though Lightfoot has also picked up endorsements from eight aldermen.

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No ‘participation award’: Democrats opt not to challenge Republicans in some city races

The sheriff, supervisor of elections, tax collector and several city council candidates are running unopposed in the upcoming municipal elections in seven weeks.

City Council deciding how to spend $94M in Better Jax Plan surplus

It’s been 23 years since Jacksonville voters agreed to raise the sales tax by a half cent to improve the city with major road and public projects.

City Council approves land use plan change for Pumpkin Hill development, defers zoning change

After hours of debate and public comment Tuesday night, the City Council approved a change in the city’s land use plan but deferred the actual zoning change for a planned Pumpkin Hill development.

City Council approves legislation to ban projecting unwanted messages on property

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved legislation that bans any message projected onto someone’s building or property without permission.

LIVE: City Council to consider identical bills to ban projecting unwanted messages on property

Two identical bills are set to appear on Tuesday night’s City Council agenda to address a series of hate messages that have appeared in Jacksonville recently.

Chicago mayoral candidate profile: Roderick Sawyer

The 2023 Chicago mayoral race features eight candidates challenging Mayor Lori Lightfoot in her bid for reelection. Among them is Roderick Sawyer.

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Railroads need to kick in more money and build closer ties with residents in freight hubs like Chicago, officials say

Norfolk Southern portrays its expansion plan as a badly needed infusion of jobs and investment. But the demolition of hundreds of homes and a rising tide of truck pollution has sparked discontent.

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Council members appear to be taking sides on antisemitism bill — an issue they say they agree on

Last week, Jacksonville City Council members filed two bills, which are set to appear on Tuesday night’s agenda. They appear to do the same thing.

Natural gas debate isn’t new to Evanston

Natural gas reduction is on the minds of Evanston City Council as it considers a ban on natural gas connections in new construction.

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Neptune Beach city manager fired citing ‘flagrant neglect of duty’ & ‘willful misconduct’

Neptune Beach City Manager Stefen Wynn was fired during Tuesday night's city meeting.

Brenda Priestly Jackson will not seek reelection to District 10. She gives reasons why in letter

In a letter addressed Thursday to Mike Hogan, the Duval County supervisor of elections, Jacksonville City Council member Brenda Priestly Jackson writes that she be withdrawing as a candidate for District 10.

Large voter turnout expected for high-stakes city election as redistricting issues loom

In March, Jacksonville will be voting for a new mayor and new city council members to run the city. Political observers anticipate a high turnout compared to past local elections as races began to become very competitive.

Well-known Jacksonville attorney John Phillips announces he’s running for City Council District 7

Attorney, civil rights advocate and legal commentator, John Phillips, announced on social media Tuesday that he is running for Jacksonville City Council.

Community activist expected at city council Tuesday despite risk of being arrested — again

Jacksonville community activist Ben Frazier plans to attend Tuesday night’s city council meeting despite the risk of being arrested again.

Ald. Roberto Maldonado won’t seek reelection, ending 13-year tenure

He was first tapped to represent the 26th Ward in the summer of 2009 by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

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Feds say indicted Ald. Carrie Austin exaggerating health issues to avoid trial on corruption charges

Federal prosecutors said indicted Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin is exaggerating health issues to avoid going to trial on fraud charges, saying the FBI recently observed her going about political duties and running daily errands.

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Chicago City Council approves casino plan by large margin

The approval of the casino deal and a CTA Red Line extension funding district were two wins for Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she seeks reelection.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, council unite on city's rampant homeless problem: 'new direction'

A homeless state of emergency proposed by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was approved by the City Council Tuesday.

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Chicago’s longest-serving alderman — Edward Burke — bows out

Vintage Chicago Tribune offers a look back at events, places and people involved in shaping Chicago’s past, present and future, in ways both small and big.

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Timeline: Edward Burke, Chicago’s longest-serving alderman, is leaving City Council with a federal trial pending

Here’s a look at the 14th Ward alderman's career, indictment and upcoming trial.

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Afternoon Briefing: How the Chicago mayor’s race is shaping up

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

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Chicago mayor race: Ald. Ray Lopez bows out, will seek reelection

Lopez was one of the earlier candidates to announce he would challenge Lori Lightfoot for mayor before reversing those plans.

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Photos: Candidates file petition signatures for 2023 Chicago mayor and City Council

Candidates line up to begin filing to run in the 2023 Chicago mayor and City Council election.

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NAACP, others file objections to city of Jacksonville’s remedial redistricting plan, propose 3 maps of their own

There’s an update in the fight to redraw Jacksonville’s City Council districts.

Bend becomes latest Oregon city to restrict homeless camping

City Council members in the central Oregon city of Bend have approved strict new rules for homeless camping that will limit where, when and how people can live outside, as a growing number of cities across the state seek to control encampments amid a surging homelessness crisis driven by an affordable housing shortage and the coronavirus pandemic. OPB reports that the code change, approved Wednesday, will require people camping on city property and public right-of-ways such as sidewalks and landscaping strips to move locations by 600 feet, or one block, every 24 hours. Additionally, the code dictates what homeless people can possess while living outdoors.

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In ailing LA, Mayor-elect Karen Bass promises unity, change

Los Angeles' new mayor has outlined her vision to turn around a troubled City Hall and restrain an out-of-control homeless crisis in the nation's second-largest city.

Voters OK drastic overhaul of City Hall in Portland, Oregon

Voters in Portland, Oregon, have approved a ballot measure that will overhaul the city's government, spurred by growing concerns over homelessness and a desire to make City Hall more inclusive.

Congresswoman ahead of developer in seesaw LA mayor's race

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass has pulled ahead of developer Rick Caruso in their back-and-forth contest to become mayor of Los Angeles.

Property appraiser says redrawing Riverside-Avondale district was a necessity due to growth

After much deliberation and debating, Jacksonville City Council members made a final decision Friday on a redrawn redistricting map.

City Council committee narrows down new district maps to one choice, but pushback continues

A special Jacksonville City Council committee narrowed down new city council and school district boundary maps from two choices to one on Wednesday, though its work is not done.

'When you have plenty, you should share': AZ woman arrested for feeding the homeless

Norma Thornton, 78, was arrested for distributing prepared food from a van to the homeless population in Bullhead Community Park in northwest Arizona.

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Aldermen again look to bring CTA in front of City Council

The move comes as the CTA faces ongoing complaints of unreliable service and concerns about safety.

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Aldermen reject Mayor Lightfoot’s pick for education committee chair

Lightfoot's choice of Ald. Jim Cappleman was seen as a snub of Ald. Sophia King, who is running against Lightfoot for mayor.

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Brighton Park latest spot for deadly drag racing trend that lawmakers, police are attempting to curb

Less than a month since the Chicago Police Department began to enforce an ordinance aimed to curb drag racing — a citywide trend that has often turned violent — police have impounded more than two dozen vehicles and has had more than 70 impound requests.

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City commission greenlights 2,700 new downtown apartments

If City Council greenlights the ambitious proposals, they would join other potentially massive apartment developments nearby

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Clock is ticking: Jacksonville’s redrawing of boundary lines for city council map, school board districts due in less than 3 weeks

The council met on Thursday to discuss the matter — but nothing has yet been decided. A new drawing of the district map has not begun.

City IG report: Former Chicago police officer operated unlicensed security company; COPA investigator released police report

Chicago’s office of inspector general released its third quarter report to the City Council Friday.

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Lori Lightfoot budget: more money for Chicago police, nonprofits

The city anticipated a $127.9 million budget shortfall, the smallest in Lightfoot's time in office, and she said no to a tax increase of up to 5%.

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Jacksonville City Council approves record-setting $1.5B budget

City Council on Tuesday night gave its approval to Mayor Lenny Curry’s record-setting $1.5 billion operating budget for the city of Jacksonville.

Chicago’s new weapon against climate change: A requirement that new homes be ready for easy installation of electric appliances

Ordinance also requires that some low-lying commercial buildings — many of them warehouses — be built with roofs capable of supporting solar panels.

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San Diego to pay $600K to woman attacked by police dog

San Diego officials on Tuesday were expected to approve a $600,000 payout to a woman who was severely injured when a police dog attacked her in her own yard after escaping from its trainer's home nearby. A lawsuit filed by Jenna Cole in March called the bite a “vicious” and “unprovoked attack” and accused the city of negligence for how it trained, monitored and caged the K-9. The suit also contended such animals should be in secure facilities, not residential neighborhoods.

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Chicago zoning board chair Timothy Knudsen to be named to City Council to replace former Ald. Michele Smith: sources

Knudsen, if confirmed by the council, would serve out the rest of the term but would have to run in February to keep the seat.

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A federal judge considers throwing out Jacksonville’s newly-drawn districts

A federal judge is considering whether to throw out Jacksonville’s newly-drawn city council and school board district map ahead of next year’s elections in March.

Car-booting in private parking lots could expand in Chicago

Booting companies cannot charge more than $170 to remove the device; proponents contend it's more humane than getting towed.

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Gun rights group files suit against Highland Park, Naperville targeting assault weapons bans

The National Foundation for Gun Rights also filed suit against the states of Connecticut, Hawaii and Massachusetts.

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City Council committee discusses need for mental health resources for Chicago police officers

After a recent string of Chicago police officer suicides, mental health experts spoke with a City Council committee Thursday afternoon on what can be done to support officers.

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Uvalde School District Officials To Decide Fate Of Police Chief

The Uvalde School Board is deciding whether or not to fire police chief Pete Arredondo for his handling of the Robb Elementary shooting.

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Chicago aldermen stand to get raises of nearly 10%, unless they turn down the inflation-tied pay hikes by next week

The highest-paid aldermen currently earn about $130,250 and will see that increase to about $142,780 if they don't turn down the raise.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot touts deficit reduction while announcing $128 million budget shortfall and proposes $42 million property tax increase

The mayor says this as one of the lowest budget deficits "in recent City history."

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New Orleans searches for remains of 4 victims of 1973 gay bar fire that killed 31

Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people at the UpStairs Lounge, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.

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Search renewed for remains of 4 victims of 1973 gay bar fire

Nearly a half-century after arson killed 32 people in a New Orleans gay bar, the City Council has renewed the search for the remains of four victims — three of them never identified.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to sue gang members and seize their property falters amid criticism over crime and civil rights

The mayor has called the gang forfeiture proposal an "essential tool" to fighting crime but it hasn't gotten a vote six months since its delay.

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Lawndale pedestrian killed in hit-and-run, struck by 2 cars

Tuesday’s fatal hit-and-run follows a string of pedestrian deaths as the result of vehicles earlier in the summer.

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Why Thousands of People Are Left Out of New York City’s Daily Homeless Census

A nonprofit news outlet has spent the past half year publishing more complete data on homelessness. Eric Adams’s administration says it plans to start doing the same.

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Council members split on adult game rooms in Jacksonville

Should the city of Jacksonville legalize adult game rooms? That’s a question making its way through the City Council.

‘We need help.’ In first Highland Park council meeting since mass shooting, mayor renews call for federal assault weapons ban

In a report following the mayor’s remarks, city manager Ghida Neukirch said 115 agencies responded to the shooting, including 74 law enforcement agencies and 25 fire departments.

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Northside Coalition, NAACP file suit over Jacksonville City Council’s redistricting plan

The Northside Coalition has filed a lawsuit Friday against the City of Jacksonville asking a judge to throw out the city council’s redistricting map.

Water shutoffs for bill nonpayment now banned for Chicago’s residential customers

Some affordability activists say the measure doesn't go far enough, but the mayor called it a “very important step.”

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Mayor Curry presents $1.5B budget proposal to Jacksonville City Council

A property tax rollback, money for riverfront development downtown, a new fire station and more money stashes away for emergencies in the reserve fund -- those were just some of the things Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry highlighted Thursday morning in his budget address to City Council.

Afternoon Briefing: Aldermen take stand on speed cameras

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

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Speed camera vote today: Chicago aldermen will attempt to return ticket minimum to 10 mph, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot objects and is likely to veto if it passes

The mayor lowered the ticket threshold to 6 mph over the limit, which has raised tens of millions of dollars for the city.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot aims to tackle segregation by promoting development near CTA, Metra in transit equity plan

Parking spots would be capped in residential buildings near rail stations, in one provision of the plan.

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Watch live: Lightfoot and NASCAR leaders make announcement

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making an announcement with NASCAR leaders on Tuesday.

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City Council to consider more than $11 million in police misconduct settlements

The city of Chicago is poised to pay more than $11 million in police misconduct settlements approved by a City Council committee.

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Chicago at the ‘vanguard of government ethics’? New City Council rules would quadruple top fines for violators, but some measures watered down

The maximum fine for ethics violations would rise from $5,000 to $20,000 and ex-aldermen would be banned from lobbying the City Council.

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Lightfoot appoints ex-Ald. Michael Scott to Chicago Board of Education weeks after he resigned from City Council

The surprise move comes shortly after Mayor Lightfoot appointed Scott's sister to replace him on the City Council.

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Detroit will pay $7.5M to man who says police switched bullets to frame him for murder

After serving 25 years in prison, Desmond Ricks was released in 2017 when bullet tests revealed that the evidence used to convict him was bogus.

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Detroit to pay $7.5M to man who claims cops switched bullets

Detroit agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit by a man who claimed police switched bullets to pin a murder on him in 1992. Desmond Ricks was released from prison in 2017 after 25 years, thanks to gun experts, law students at the University of Michigan and his unwavering insistence that he was innocent. Police seized a gun that belonged to Ricks' mother and said it was the murder weapon.

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Five of six Chicago aldermen who ran for higher office lost their primary races. What went wrong, and what now?

Many voters “think as a general rule that aldermen are clowns, incompetent and corrupt," former Ald. Joe Moore said.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago cops have ‘incredible amount’ of time off, disputes criticism they’re overworked

Cops are given notice when days off are canceled, Lightfoot said. This year that's included Memorial Day, Father’s Day and July 4th.

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City Council member Randy DeFoor won’t seek re-election for District 14

City Council member Randy DeFoor announced Wednesday that she won’t be seeking re-election for the district, which includes Riverside, Avondale, Lake Shore and parts of the Westside to the Clay County line.

Nebraska's capital city rescinds LGBTQ fairness ordinance

The City Council in Nebraska’s capital city has rescinded an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after unanimously approving it. The Lincoln City Council voted 4-3 Monday to rescind the February revision to the city’s fairness ordinance in the face of a successful petition effort by a conservative group that would have put the measure on the November ballot, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

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Jacksonville City Council approves a special election for sheriff on Aug. 23

As expected, every city council member voted yes to approve the special election, but council members also had questions for General Counsel Jason Teal. Some wondering why the city’s top lawyer is saying the sheriff did not vacate the office until four days ago, June 2, when it was clear he moved out of Jacksonville a year ago.

Two Memphis City Councilmen don't want Memphis police giving former President Trump security

Two Memphis City Councilmen don't want the Memphis Police Department to provide security for former President Donald Trump during his Southaven event.

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Council votes against public referendum on Jacksonville monuments

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday voted against setting a public referendum on whether the city should remove historic monuments on city-owned property.

Chicago Ald. Michael Scott Jr. is leaving the City Council – Chicago Tribune

The vacancy is the second Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be able to fill on the council, following Patrick Daley Thompson's departure due to a tax conviction.

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Jacksonville councilman proposes outside help to steer monument talks

The future of Jacksonville’s confederate monuments will again be a topic discussed at Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

Special election results: Green Cove City Council, Orange Park Town Council

Tuesday was election day in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs. Green Cove Springs had two City Council seats on the ballot, and Orange Park had one Town Council seat.

Proposal to give decision on historic monuments to voters gets 1st reading in City Council

A proposal that would let Jacksonville voters have the final say on whether to take down historical monuments, including one in particular that’s tied to the Confederacy, was introduced to the City Council during its Tuesday evening meeting.

🔒 Insider Interactive: See how Jacksonville’s council districts would change under new map

New maps could soon be approved for Jacksonville’s 14 City Council districts.

Jacksonville City Council member LeAnna Cumber announces campaign for mayor

Republican LeAnna Cumber announced Monday she’s running in 2023 to replace term-limited Lenny Curry for Mayor of Jacksonville.

City to continue recycling glass for now as curbside service returns in near future

Curbside recycling is expected to return in Jacksonville in about three weeks, and News4JAX has learned glass WILL continue to be collected along with other items.

Longtime investigative reporter Ken Amaro files to run for Jacksonville City Council

Known for his legendary "On Your Side" reports, Ken Amaro, formerly of First Coast News, filed to run for Jacksonville City Council District 1.

Polls open for Jacksonville City Council seat special election

Polls will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday in a special election to replace the Jacksonville City Council seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

Howland, Polson address Jacksonville topics in 1st public debate

Republican Nick Howland and Democrat Tracye Polson are in the final stretch before next Tuesday’s special election.

Less than a week left before Jacksonville elects new member to City Council

In six days, Jacksonville voters will elect a new member to the city council to replace Tommy Hazouri who died last September.

In their own words: 2 candidates running for open Jacksonville City Council seat

Who are the two people running for the City Council seat open since the death of Tommy Hazouri?

Early voting begins for special Jacksonville City Council election

Early voting will begin Saturday for a special Jacksonville City Council election to replace the seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

Trust Index: Is City Council candidate Tracye Polson ‘for defunding the police?’

The News4JAX Trust Index team is fact checking a commercial that’s been all over Jacksonville airwaves, including Channel 4. It’s a political ad created for City Council candidate Republican Nick Howland, attacking his opponent, Democrat Tracye Polson.

Trust Index: Is City Council candidate Tracye Polson ‘for defunding the police?’

The News4JAX Trust Index team is fact checking a commercial that’s been all over Jacksonville airwaves, including Channel 4. It’s a political ad created for City Council candidate Republican Nick Howland, attacking his opponent, Democrat Tracye Polson.

Jacksonville City Council member wants to delay gas tax increase for 6 months

With the local gas tax set to double in Jacksonville next month, there is a push by one City Council member to stop it.

Results from Tuesday’s special election shows changing trend with Jacksonville voters

News4JAX is taking a closer look at Tuesday’s election results for the late Tommy Hazouri’s City Council seat.

Councilman Matt Carlucci dropping out of Jacksonville’s mayoral race

Jacksonville Councilman Matt Carlucci is no longer running to become the next mayor of Jacksonville in 2023.

City committee demands Jacksonville’s inspector general cooperate with investigation

A city committee on Tuesday evening met to discuss complaints that have been made against Jacksonville’s inspector general, the person responsible for investigating wrongdoings in city government.

City committee to address more complaints involving Jacksonville’s inspector general

On Tuesday, a city committee will discuss additional complaints involving Jacksonville’s inspector general, the person responsible for investigating wrongdoings in city government.

City Council commends journalist Ken Amaro for decades of service in Jacksonville

During its Tuesday night meeting, the Jacksonville City Council approved a resolution honoring First Coast News investigative journalist Ken Amaro for his decades of work.

Future of Confederate monuments a top priority for Jacksonville City Council in 2022

There are a number of pressing issues and hot-button topics facing Jacksonville, including the future of the city’s remaining Confederate monuments, suspension of curbside recycling pickup and traffic delays due to trains.

Curry: ‘It’s unfortunate’ City Council didn’t make decision on Confederate monument

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said it’s unfortunate that his legislation to remove a Confederate monument from Springfield Park was withdrawn by the City Council.

Councilman, influential groups ask city council to postpone vote on Confederate monument removal

A Jacksonville City Counil member along with the chairman of the Jax Chamber are calling for the city council to postpone an upcoming vote to remove a Confederate moment that is still standing in a Springfield park.

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