Council Pushes to Restore Housing Funds | Jacksonville News

Council member Matt Carlucci is fighting to restore $4.9 million slashed from the mayor’s budget by the Finance Committee, arguing it’s vital for tackling Jacksonville’s housing crisis. The funds were meant to expand affordable housing programs — including down payment help, developer subsidies, and utility assistance — with higher income caps to reach more families struggling to afford rent or buy a home. City officials say teachers, nurses, and police officers are among those hardest hit, spending over 30% of their income on housing. Though the committee cut the money to trim costs amid uncertain state revenue, Carlucci plans to push the issue before the full council, hoping to rally support. This isn’t his first battle — he successfully restored some funding last year. The showdown will determine whether the city prioritizes long-term housing solutions over short-term budget cuts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa3524ce3c48f2e0