Mayor Lenny Curry delivered his 7th City budget to City Council on Tuesday morning. Highlighting the $1.4 billion dollar budget and $500 million dollar CIP is a continued emphasis on critical infrastructure:
• 24 million dollars for county-wide roadway resurfacing – That’s double the previous annual commitment to our roads and streets.
• 50 million dollars this year for parks, pools, libraries and other quality of life enhancements – And another 50 million in year 2.
• 54 million dollars in drainage and resilience projects in the next fiscal year. A five-fold increase over last year and the start of a comprehensive multi-year, transformational response to the effects of sea-level rise.
Public safety has always been a priority of Mayor Curry's administration and this budget continues to reflect that with continued investments into JSO, JFRD, and budget increases for UF Health Jacksonville. Mayor Curry closed by saying, "I also want to thank the people of Jacksonville. Thank you for your resilience, your indomitable spirit, and your continued strength in the face of adversity. A city is only as strong as the people who live there, and we are a city that is finally beginning to realize its tremendous potential because of you—the people of Jacksonville."
