Rules Committee approves three board appointments, including downtown development candidate
Summary
The Rules Committee approved appointments for the Downtown Development Review Board, Jacksonville Journey Forward Board and Building Codes Adjustment Board after members heard brief candidate statements and asked questions about qualifications.
The Rules Committee voted to advance three appointments: Rebecca (Becky/Rebecca) Morgan to the Downtown Development Review Board (2026‑0679), Lasikia Hajes to the Jacksonville Journey Forward board (2026‑0680), and Steven Campbell to the Building Codes Adjustment Board (2026‑0682).
Rebecca Morgan told the committee she is a longtime Jacksonville resident and a licensed designer with experience in historic preservation and downtown development: "I am a longtime Jacksonville resident and a licensed designer and have worked in development..." Council members asked whether statutory urban‑planner requirements applied; Morgan described broad planning experience gained through project management and leadership roles.
Lasikia Hajes described 17 years in the city's Office of General Counsel and prior involvement with Jacksonville Journey and related nonprofit and grant work; members praised her experience and several co‑sponsors spoke in favor. Steven Campbell recounted city code enforcement experience and electrical and building trades knowledge; committee members said his technical background would be an asset on the building codes board.
Each appointment was advanced to the full council with unanimous committee votes.
Votes at committee were recorded as follows: 2026‑0679 (6‑0), 2026‑0680 (6‑0), 2026‑0682 (6‑0). Appointees were invited to appear at the full council for final confirmation.
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