Confirmation of Ernest Smith to the Jacksonville Housing & Community Development Commission

Original title: RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Ernest Smith, a Duval County Resident, to the Jax Housing & Community Dev Commission, as a Rep of the Banking or Mortgage Banking Industry in Connection With Affordable Housing, Replacing David L. Wakefield, Pursuant to Sec 34.203 (Jacksonville Housing & Community Development Commission; Commission Members), Part 2 (Housing & Community Dev Div), Ch 34 (Neighborhoods Dept), Ord Code, for a 1st Full Term to Expire on 11/30/28 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 4/28/26 CO Introduced: R 5/4/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/12/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/18/26 R Approve 5-0 5/26/26 CO Approve 17-0

May 26, 2026

housing appointments banking local government affordable housing

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Finance Connection

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$81,200across 20 reported contributions

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Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
Wilson Malcolm McMullan	Wilson McMullan	$9,000	CPG<br>Professional	Feb 2026
Wilson Malcolm McMullan	Wilson McMullan	$9,000	CPG<br>Professional	Feb 2026
Wilson Malcolm McMullan	Wilson McMullan	$9,000	CPG<br>Professional	Feb 2026
Wilson for School Board 2022	Ernest Legros	$5,000	Retired	Sep 2022
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Contra Costa United Working Families (CCUWF)	$4,900	-	Oct 2022
Jesse Wilson for District Attorney 2022	Andrew Cross	$4,900	Chief Executive Officer	Nov 2021
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Contra Costa United Working Families (CCUWF)	$4,900	-	Oct 2022
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Dominique King Candidate for Antioch School Board 2022	$4,000	-	Nov 2022
Wilson for School Board 2022	Par Farms Inc	$3,000	-	Nov 2022
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Republic Services, Inc	$2,500	-	Dec 2020
Monica E Wilson for Antioch City Council District 4 2026	U.A. Local 342	$2,500	-	Jun 2024
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Republic Services, Inc	$2,500	-	Dec 2020
Monica E Wilson for Antioch City Council District 4 2026	IBEW 302 Community Candidates	$2,500	-	Jun 2024
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local No. 104 Political Action Committee	$2,500	-	Nov 2020
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Republic Services, Inc	$2,500	-	Dec 2020
Wilson for School Board 2022	Nicole Peterson	$2,500	Farmer	Aug 2022
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local No. 104 Political Action Committee	$2,500	-	Nov 2020
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Republic Services, Inc	$2,500	-	Dec 2020
Monica E Wilson for Antioch City Council District 4 2026	LE03-Awin Management	$2,500	-	Jun 2024
MONICA WILSON FOR ANTIOCH CITY COUNCIL-2020	Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local No. 104 Political Action Committee	$2,500	-	Nov 2020

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The Frame

What this does

Ernest Smith will serve a term ending November 30, 2028, influencing local policy decisions regarding affordable housing and community development initiatives in Jacksonville.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Ernest Smith

He is appointed to a commission seat with a term ending in 2028.

David L. Wakefield

He is being replaced as the banking industry representative on the commission.

Jacksonville residents

Residents are subject to the housing and community development policies overseen by the commission members.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Jacksonville City Council has confirmed the appointment of Ernest Smith to the Housing & Community Development Commission. Smith will serve as a representative of the banking or mortgage industry, filling the seat previously held by David L. Wakefield.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Housing & Community Development Commission do?

The commission oversees housing and community development policy within the City of Jacksonville as defined by the municipal ordinance code.

How long will Ernest Smith serve on the commission?

His term is set to expire on November 30, 2028.

Why It Matters

Ernest Smith will serve a term ending November 30, 2028, influencing local policy decisions regarding affordable housing and community development initiatives in Jacksonville.