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INSIDE
2022-23 CITY BUDGET
CURRY’S BUDGET LEGACY
THE BASCH REPORT
Jaguars ticket revenue is near bottom of the league PAGE 3
THE MATHIS REPORT
INSIDE: THE BREAKDOWN
The mayor’s eighth and final fiscal plan continues the trend of increased money for infrastructure projects. BY MIKE MENDENHALL STAFF WRITER
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hen a two-term Jacksonville mayor drops their final city budget, it’s natural to turn to the question of legacy. Chris Hand, a government law attorney who served four years as former Mayor Alvin Brown’s chief of staff, said mayors generally build their legacies through consistency. “While it takes time to distill a mayor’s place in history, there’s no question that this administration has consistently
prioritized budgetary investments like infrastructure and public safety,” Hand said. Curry’s eighth budget of $1.55 billion for fiscal year 2022-23 is up 9.15% from last year. It includes a $500 million Capital Improvement Plan — money used for infrastructure, like road resurfacing. His infrastructure spending has grown steadily from a $71 million Capital Improvement Plan in 2015. Mayors and Council members have dealt with promises to fix the city’s streets, sidewalks and phase out aging
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Police to public works: Chart shows where the city is spending money and how it compares with last year. Page 4
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Roadway resurfacing to the zoo: A list of the top 25 Capital Improvement Projects. Page 4 Spending highlights: Millions for parks, the Jaguars and UF Health. Page 4 Budget growth: How Curry’s budget has grown over the past eight years. Page 5
$500 million
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announces his proposed budget at a special session of City Council on July 21.
$1.55 billion
A closer look at Mayor Lenny Curry’s proposed city budget:
New terminal canopies are in the works at airport
SEE BUDGET, PAGE 5
LAW & THE COURTS
The next chapter for Zisser law firm After competing for more than four decades, Elliot Zisser and his wife, Carolyn, are consolidating and preparing to pass on the business. PAGE 10
RISE moves to Jacksonville
RISE: A Real Estate Company opened its relocated headquarters in Deerwood Park. PAGE 9
General budget
Capital Improvement Plan
REAL ESTATE
WHAT’S TRENDING FY 2022-23
FreezPak taking look at city
FreezPak Logistics is considering a $116 million warehouse in North Jacksonville. PAGE 2 REAL ESTATE
Top 10 homes sales of week
Oceanfront Atlantic Beach property sold for $4.7 million. PAGE 12
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