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Committee approves one‑year pilot to open JSEB opportunities to St. Johns County with report due March 1, 2026

3004716 · April 7, 2025
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Summary

The special committee voted to run a pilot reciprocity program allowing JSEB-certified businesses from St. Johns County to compete for designated opportunities in Duval County; members asked the JSEB office to study fee structures and report back

The Jacksonville City Council Special Committee on JSEB voted April 7 to authorize a one‑year pilot to allow reciprocity with a neighboring county—beginning with St. Johns County—so that JSEB-certified businesses in the participating county can compete for selected opportunities in Duval County.

Why it matters: Committee proponents said reciprocity would expand opportunities for small and emerging businesses. Opponents cautioned that expanding eligibility could strain the JSEB office’s…

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