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Rules Committee approves three appointments: Kim Black, Martha Moore and Philip Peterson
Summary
The committee approved appointments for Kim Black (Eastside grants committee), Martha Moore (mobility working group) and Philip Peterson (city council auditor). Nominees described community ties and relevant professional experience; all three nominations passed by unanimous committee vote.
Jacksonville’s Rules Committee approved three nominations during its May 4 meeting.
Kim Black, nominated to the Eastside grants committee (ordinance 20260241), described herself as an Eastside resident and retired registered nurse who intends to pursue a "resident-centered approach" in implementing community benefits agreements. After brief questioning from council members about community engagement, the committee recorded a 7-0 vote to approve Black’s appointment.
Martha Moore (ordinance 20260244) introduced herself as a long-time city transportation and traffic engineer and told the committee she expects her engineering background to benefit the mobility working group. The committee approved Moore’s appointment, 7-0.
Philip Peterson (ordinance 20260277) addressed the committee about his 21 years in the council auditor’s office and said he expects to continue the office’s work if confirmed. Multiple council members asked to be added as cosponsors and praised Peterson’s experience; the committee approved the appointment, 7-0.
Why it matters: The confirmed appointees will serve on advisory bodies and the auditor’s office, positioning them to influence community grants, mobility planning and the council’s internal oversight functions.
What’s next: The confirmations advance to the full council roster for formal recognition on council night as part of routine affirmation of committee approvals.
