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Fishermen and neighbors ask council where bridge repair money went; residents oppose proposed stadium site

Jacksonville City Council · April 24, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents asked the council to account for state or federal funds related to the George Crady (fishing) bridge and urged reopening the Duval side. Neighbors also objected to plans for a 15,000‑seat stadium near residential areas citing traffic, flooding and neighborhood impacts.

Several Duval residents used public comment to demand transparency about funds they say were allocated to repair the George Crady fishing bridge and to press the council to reopen the Duval side for fishing.

Johnny Turner, who said he and others have been fighting for three years, challenged the council: “We want to know where the money at. The bridge ain't fixed. The bridge going down… We want to know where the money…

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