Description
Title: RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Kim Black, as a Member of the Eastside Grants Committee, & Resident of the Campbell’s Addition Neighborhood, Pursuant to Sec 118.904, Ord Code, for an Initial 1-Yr Term Exp 6/30/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 3/24/26 CO Introduced: R
Summary
Resolution 2026-241 confirms the appointment of Kim Black to the Eastside Grants Committee in Jacksonville. This committee was established to oversee the Eastside Community Grants Program, which allocates funds aimed at supporting initiatives in affordable housing, workforce development, and homelessness mitigation in the Eastside neighborhoods, including Campbell’s Addition, Fairfield, Longbranch, Oakland, and Phoenix. The committee consists of nine voting members, with appointments made by both the Mayor and the Council President. Black, a resident of Campbell's Addition, brings relevant experience to the role, contributing to the program’s mission of enhancing community welfare through targeted funding. This legislation is significant as it promotes local engagement in addressing critical socioeconomic issues in Jacksonville.