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Residents, Joshua Christian Academy oppose Annie R. Morgan landmark designation; public hearing continued
Summary
Dozens of residents and representatives of Joshua Christian Academy told the Jacksonville City Council committee they oppose designating the former Annie R. Morgan school as a local historic landmark, arguing the designation would hinder sale and reuse; the council continued the public hearing to Aug. 19, 2025.
Dozens of residents and representatives of Joshua Christian Academy told a Jacksonville City Council committee they oppose making the former Annie R. Morgan school a local historic landmark, and the committee continued the public hearing to Aug. 19, 2025.
Speakers at the public hearing said the designation would make the property harder to sell and would block local reuse by community organizations. "The Duval County School Board is opposed to this," said Sam Newby, who identified himself as a past president and urged the council to reject the designation. Lisa Harris, who…
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