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Jacksonville council rejects broad media-recognition resolution after heated debate
Summary
Councilwoman Pittman's ceremonial resolution to recognize local media drew sustained criticism for its breadth; a floor amendment removing specific outlet names passed but the resolution failed on final count (6-12).
A ceremonial resolution to recognize local media drew sharp debate at the Jacksonville City Council's Jan. 27 meeting and failed after council members said the measure swept too broadly.
Councilwoman Denise Pittman, the sponsor, framed the measure as nonbinding recognition of media's public-service role: "The media is a public interest and a role in forming our residents," she said, noting the resolution would not provide funding or preferential…
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