JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Jacksonville’s finance committee budget hearings continue, Councilman Matt Carlucci is advocating for the reinstatement of $3 million in funding for affordable housing.
The funds were previously removed, prompting Carlucci to address the finance committee chair directly during a meeting on Monday on workforce development.
Councilman Raul Arias’ meeting initially focused on allocating $15 million toward education and workforce development. However, the conversation shifted when Carlucci raised concerns about the absence of affordable housing funding in the budget. Carlucci emphasized the importance of affordable housing…