Wednesday night, a Jacksonville City Council member says he’s out of an office due to severe mold issues. That and several other concerns are top of mind as city officials navigate potential budget cuts following Amendment 3’s passing.
Councilman Rahman Johnson has been pushing for concerns in the building to be addressed. He says it all boils down to funding and allocating that funding. Before the budget passed, he wanted to set aside money for a City Council refresh in the decades-old building. It would have addressed issues like mold.
When you step into District 14 Councilman Rahman Johnson’s office, you’re met with boxes sealed with duct tape…