Jacksonville ·Finance Committee ·May 19, 2026 ·Item 27 · 2026-0356

Jail siting / anti-redlining resolution

high confidence · 1–7 · Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Salem, Carrico. Reconsideration vote 0-8, all members in opposition dissenting · close-vote · deferred-again

Recommended → Debated → Decided

Recommended

NCSPHS 1-6 fail (5/18); Rules Committee 0-5 fail (5/18); introduced by CM Peluso.

Debated

The resolution would have expressed council's recommendation that any future pre-trial detention facility replacing or supplementing the John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Center not be located in areas designated "Hazardous" (Grade "D") on 1937–1940 HOLC redlining maps; only CM Pittman voted aye on the first vote, with Carlucci, Howland, Arias, Diamond, Lahnen, Salem, and Carrico in opposition. CM Peluso attended to speak on the bill's behalf and explained its purpose and the historical impact of redlining. CM Lahnen spoke in opposition, arguing that consultants currently working on site selection should be allowed to complete their work and issue their report unfettered. CM Pittman noted that the location for the jail should be made with sensitivity.

Decided

FAILED. Motion to approve failed 1-7; CM Pittman then moved reconsideration, unanimously approved; motion on the bill failed again 0-8.

Quotes from the meeting

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Vote record

TALLY

1–7

DISSENTING

Council Member Carlucci Council Member Howland Council Member Arias Council Member Diamond Council Member Lahnen Council Member Salem Council Member Carrico. Reconsideration vote 0-8 Council Member all members in opposition