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Council moves Mayor’s new health initiatives below the line for later review
Summary
The Finance Committee voted to place roughly $1.2 million in mayoral health grants and contributions below the line for further review, citing overlap with the Duval County Health Department and a need to review program duplication and administration.
Jacksonville City Council’s finance committee on Aug. 8 voted to move roughly $1.2 million in proposed mayoral health grants and contributions to the “below the line” category for further review and a scheduled return to committee.
Councilmember Antonio Arias moved to place $1,205,535 in the mayor’s proposed grants, aid and contributions for health‑related initiatives "below the line," meaning the programs remain in the proposed budget but will not be funded in the primary package until the committee reviews duplication and coordination with existing public health providers. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Committee members and health officials said the decision was driven by…
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