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East Side residents urge council to adopt ‘opioid model’ for CBA funding and stronger residency rules

Jacksonville City Council Rules Committee · February 2, 2026
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Summary

Two public commenters representing the Together East Side Coalition urged the rules committee to adopt the 'opioid model' for Community Benefits Agreement funding, arguing local oversight and east-side board representation will ensure accountability and fair, competitive processes; one commenter asked the committee to strengthen residency language for board appointments.

During public comment at the Feb. 2 Rules Committee meeting, two speakers representing East Side neighborhood organizations urged the committee to adopt the 'opioid model' submitted for Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) funding and asked for stronger local oversight provisions.

Latavia Harris said the Together East High Coalition Inc. supported the opioid model because, she said,…

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