NEWS
Published: September 9, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Jacksonville City Council is set to vote Sept. 22 on a more than $2 billion city budget, but a proposed $4.9 million cut tied to affordable housing has sparked public outcry. Councilman Matt Carlucci says he plans to propose an amendment to restore the funding, while finance leaders cite revenue uncertainty ahead of a November property tax vote and say any add-back must include an offset to keep the budget balanced.