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Rules Committee approves resolution asking state efficiency team to review city finances; vote 5-2

3194010 · May 5, 2025
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The committee voted 5–2 to forward a resolution requesting voluntary review by the Governor’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE); supporters said additional outside review could identify savings and repurposing opportunities, while opponents warned of optics and home-rule concerns.

The Rules Committee on May 5 voted 5–2 to approve a resolution asking the Governor’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to conduct a voluntary financial review of Jacksonville’s budget and capital program.

Councilman Terrence Freeman, who introduced the resolution, told the committee the measure requests a voluntary audit from the state group established by executive order 25-44 to identify inefficiencies. “This resolution simply is…

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