JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announced that she will be hosting another round of town halls throughout September to discuss the city budget.
Her initial budget proposal has faced significant changes from the city council finance committee, including a move to reduce property taxes.
Last-minute amendments also seek to ban the use of funding on certain efforts, including diversity, equity and inclusion, and services for undocumented immigrants.
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There will be six meetings:
- September 2: Mandarin Senior Center, 3848 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
- September 4: First Coast High School, 590 Duval Station Rd., Jacksonville, FL, 32218
- September 11: Ed White High School, 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N., Jacksonville, FL, 32210
- September 15: Fletcher High School, 700 Seagate Ave. Neptune Beach, FL, 32266
- September 17: Riverside High School, 1200 McDuff Ave. S., Jacksonville, FL, 32205
- September 18: Fort Caroline Middle School, 3787 University Club Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32277
Each meeting is free to attend and begins at 6 pm.
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